Things to do in Prats de Mollo
Evening entertainment
In the town during the main
season there is some form of entertainment most nights in
one of the squares. This includes live bands, boules tournaments
and various competitions. Each summer the town hosts three
festivals in the square (for charity), at which locals and
visitors eat, drink and dance until the early hours of the
morning. There is also a nightclub three miles up the road.
Outdoor pursuits:
Swimming – In July
and August the town opens its outdoor swimming pool (with
lifeguard and water slide) which is within 5mins walking
distance of the house.
Cycling – and cycle hire arranged in the town There
are many miles of paths and tracks running out of the town
into the mountains. See the Walking link below.
Walking – this area is renowned for its hill and
mountain walks. There are many signed routes in and around
the local area. Many walks start from the Town Square and
range from simple 1-hour saunters along the river, to full
day walks climbing in excess of 4000ft up into the Pyrenees.
For more information on walking
in the Pyrenees click here!
Pony trekking and climbing also arranged locally.
Canyoning: www.pratsdemollolapreste.com
Local visits – less
than 1 hour by car
Prats de Mollo town tour and local history.
Tour of Forte Lagarde a frontier fortress at Prats de Mollo.
Arles sur Tech – Ancient Benedictine Abbey (778) and Musee du Fer (Iron production).
Medieval village of Palada and the Musee de la Poste.
Ceret – Very interesting town – well worth a visit with an Art Museum focusing on art from the 20th century.
Saint Laurent de Cerdans – Weaving Mill for Catalan table linen and traditional Sandal Factory.
Gorges de la Fou – A unique geological formation with caves and waterfalls.
Take a scenic ride over the Spanish border via the Col d’Ares, visit Camprodon and take in some cheap shopping and fuel.
Prats de Mollo le Preste – fantastic walks, visit the thermal spa.
Take a scenic mountain drive to the tiny village of Montferrer with its pyrenees vista, enjoy the free outdoor swimming pool.
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