Le Grau-du-Roi: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Nature
The Plage de l’Espiguette is part of the Grand Site de France de la Camargue gardoise and covers 534 hectares of protected nature as well as 10 kilometres of undeveloped coastline.
The Plage de l’Espiguette has dunes up to 12 metres high and is located around 10 minutes from the centre of Le Grau du Roi.
Those choosing Le Grau-du-Roi as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Culture
The Phare de l’Espiguette has been classified as a historic monument since 2012 and is located in a protected, classified landscape area.
The Phare de l’Espiguette was commissioned in 1869 and now stands more than 700 metres from the sea due to wind and shifting sand.
The climb up the Phare de l’Espiguette consists of 111 steps.
The Maison du phare houses a permanent 60 m² exhibition on the history of the fishing port. The tour includes three rooms and covers the history of the lighthouse, a day in the life of the fishing industry, and portraits of fishermen.
The Abrivado des plages takes place every year in March and is a tradition in which the procession of bulls along the beach is reenacted.
Toro-piscines and Courses camarguaises are held at the Arènes du Grau du Roi.
The swing bridge opens and closes to allow pleasure craft and fishing vessels to pass through.
Local Life
The Graulinades are a free and popular public event held every year, featuring live cooking demonstrations and tastings that bring residents and visitors together.
At the stalls located directly on the quays, small-scale fishermen sell the catch of the day every morning; this takes place throughout the year.
Activities
Sea-based activities associated with Le Grau-du-Roi include sailing, kitesurfing, wing foiling, stand-up paddleboarding, rowing and kayaking.
For the higher-level travel overview: Bouches Du Rhone.
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