Major city · France
Collioure
Spend 1–2 days: morning beach, afternoon castle & fort, evening museum or art walk; fits a half‑day stop on a Pyrenees‑Orientales road trip.
Collioure is a small seaside town of about 2,700 people on the Vermeille Coast. Its compact historic centre, two main beaches and a handful of museums can be explored comfortably in a day, with a second day allowing a relaxed pace or a nearby day‑trip.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–September
- avoid July–August (peak crowds)
- Airport
- PGF
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
- France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Collioure17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Collioure, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyCollioure is generally safe; petty theft can occur on crowded beaches—keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPGF Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north, 40 min by car; main gateway for the Pyrénées‑Orientales coast.).PGF Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north, 40 min by car; main gateway for the Pyrénées‑Orientales coast.).
- Getting aroundTown centre is pedestrian‑only; walk to most sights.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealBaguette sandwich€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (adult)€2 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedBudget hotel/hostel, a night, per person€55 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per person€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per person€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PGF Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north, 40 min by car; main gateway for the Pyrénées‑Orientales coast.)PGF Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north, 40 min by car; main gateway for the Pyrénées‑Orientales coast.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Dec (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Collioure: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town centre is pedestrian‑only; walk to most sights. Limited car parking; use Park‑and‑Ride at RN114 exit in summer.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈ 45 min
TER train from Collioure station, ~30 min
Larger city with markets, cathedral and beach.
Banyuls-sur-Mer
goDoor to door: ≈ 35 min
Catalan Couriers bus, ~20 min
Quiet seaside town, good for a short walk.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hôtel Triton
≈ €60 per night, sea view, basic amenities.
Les jardins du Cèdre
≈ €100 per night, luxury, pool, restaurant.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–80 (≈ US$70–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–120 (≈ US$95–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel2 × 1 night × €100 | €200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €90 | €180 |
| Train Collioure ↔ Perpignan (return)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Bus Catalan Couriers (return)2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €43 |
| Trip total≈ €239 per person per day, bed included | €477≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in euros; transport and flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Baguette sandwich | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Bottle of local wine | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) |
| Museum entry (adult) | €2 (≈ US$3) |
| Parking (hourly) | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking in the historic centre is scarce; use paid lots P1‑P6.
- Summer crowds can make beaches very busy.
- Check museum opening times in advance (some close on Mondays).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- General emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Collioure → Perpignan train: ≈ €12 return, 30 min (check)
- Bus Catalan Couriers: ≈ €5 each way, 20 min (check)
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry
- Merci — Thank you
- C’est combien ? — How much is it?
- Où est la plage ? — Where is the beach?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Collioure. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–September · avoid July–August (peak crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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