What to do in Saint-Cyprien

Discover the activities to do in Saint-Cyprien! A seaside town with a long beach and a lagoon, Saint-Cyprien is ideal for a wide range of water activities!

Less than 15 km from Perpignan in the Pyrénées-Orientales department, Saint-Cyprien is a seaside resort with not only a long beach like Argelès-sur-Mer a little further south, but also a lagoon with a marina. It is a very pleasant place to walk or cycle, but it also offers many other things to do to have a good time!

On the sea side, the beach of Saint-Cyprien allows of course to swim in the Mediterranean Sea and to play fare niente or beach games. But if these activities seem too banal, there are other things to do that will seduce you! Between windsurfing, jet ski rides along the coast or by boat to Collioure or in the Gulf of Lion to see dolphins, snorkeling or scuba diving in the nearby Banyuls Marine Reserve, and even sailing courses in a sailboat or catamaran, you will not lack things to do in Saint-Cyprien to take advantage of the beautiful Mediterranean sea!

On the land side, other activities will allow you to discover Saint-Cyprien and its surroundings. Some equestrian centers offer horseback riding, the way to fully enjoy the area while having a contact with the animal. And if horseback riding doesn't appeal to you, you can always rent a mountain bike or simply walk from the city to visit the surrounding area.

Furthermore, one of the things to do in Saint-Cyprien and not to be missed under any circumstances is to walk along the Etang de Canet - Saint-Nazaire: with its small fishing village and its Ornithological Observatory near the Lido beach, it offers a magnificent setting to enjoy nature and admire the pink flamingos residing in the pond all year round. You can even see the Canigou in the background if you take the path along the Mediterranean Sea! And for the children, a trip to the Jardin des plantes des Capellans in Saint-Cyprien or to the Tropique du Papillon in Elne will make them happy for a few hours.

Between land and sea, Saint-Cyprien is not left out in front of Argelès-sur-Mer and also offers a lot of things to do to have fun during your vacations. So don't hesitate and choose Saint-Cyprien for your next Mediterranean destination in the Pyrénées-Orientales!