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EUR 53 - 138 Thalacap Catalogne Av De La Cote Vermeille, 66650 Banyuls-sur-Mer GBP 42 - 110 guest review score: N/A Dominating the Bay of Banyuls, the hotel offers fully-equipped accommodation and sea views. Guests receive free access to the spa and wellness centre.… More EUR 61 - 100 Solhotel Alain Gerbault, 66650 Banyuls-sur-Mer GBP 49 - 80 guest review score: N/A The Solhotel is located in Banyuls-Sur-Mer, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. It has air-conditioned guestrooms with LCD TVs, balconies with panorami… More EUR 43 - 165 Logis Les Elmes Plage Des Elmes, 66650 Banyuls-sur-Mer GBP 34 - 132 guest review score: N/A In a prime seaside location, the Elmes is the only hotel on the coastal stretch from Argelès to Cerbère that is situated directly on the beach. The… More Page 1

 

Banyuls-sur-Mer: Guide

Banyuls-sur-Mer (French région of Languedoc-Roussillon. The town has 4,532 inhabitants and covers an area of 42.34 km² (16.35 sq mi).

Geography

Banyuls-sur-Mer is neighbored by Cerbère, Port-Vendres, Argelès-sur-Mer and Collioure. The region is known for its wines, such as the sweet wine Banyuls. An aquatic museum with aquarium is located in the town. The foothills of Pyrenees, the Monts Albères, run into the Mediterranean Sea in Banyuls-sur-Mer, creating a steep cliff line.

Name

Banyuls-sur-Mer was first mentioned in 981 as Balneum or Balneola. In 1074, the town starts being called Bannils de Maritimo in order to distinguish it from Banyuls-dels-Aspres, which lies 20 km away. In 1197, the town is mentioned as Banullis de Maredine and in 1674. In Catalan, it has been called Banyuls de la Marenda, since the 19th century.

The name Banyuls indicates the presence of a French merely indicates the proximity to the coast.

History

For nearly two centuries, the smuggling of goods to and from Spain was a major activity in Banyuls-sur-Mer. Depending on the needs of the time, salt, tobacco, silver, sugar, rice, textiles, and leather were smuggled through this city, almost always with impunity. Otherwise the inhabitants lived mainly from fishing and viticulture. Nowadays, tourism stemming from the wine industry plays a significant economic role in the town.

Important persons from Banyuls-sur-Mer

Aristide Maillol, French sculptor and painter

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