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An attractive old port with pebble beaches and coastal walks along perhaps the most scenic stretch of the Cote Vermeille. Banyuls is also an important wine producer with many caves open to the public. It is lively year-round but can be crowded in summer, especially the main road in and out, which attracts a lot of sight-seers and holiday-makers. There are numerous restaurants on the sea-front and other nice shops, cafés and bars in the quaint old streets. It holds several major events during the year, notably the Fete des Vendanges over 3 days in september. 

There are a couple of other beautiful swimming coves within easy reach, including Le Site de Paulilles, which is the most visited location in the Pyrénées-Oriéntales. 

All these attractions mean that property isn't cheap. The old town has a mixture of fishermen's cottages and wine-producers' mansions and there are more modern neighbourhoods of villas and bungalows stretching inland. 

Nestled in the hills amongst vineyards of Banyuls is the tiny village of Cosprons.