2016-08-28 Collioure, Languedoc-Roussillon, France to Puerto de Roses, Costa Brava, Spain

It would have been wonderful to stay longer in beautiful Collioure we however we were on a mission to get further towards our final destination

It would have been wonderful to stay longer in beautiful Collioure, however we were on a mission to get further towards our final destination

Virtually on the other side of the headland heading west from Collioure are the outskirts of Port Vendres

Along this part of the coast there are quite a few signs of the ancient past

Along this part of the coast there are quite a few signs of the very ancient past

At the entrance to the Port Vendres is the ancient Fort Finali

Port Vendres is the last major port of France before the Spanish border

A welcoming gesture from a local fisherman

Entering Port Vendres

Having such a deep harbour, Port Vendres hosts many cruise ships during the busy tourist season

Having such a natural deep harbour, Port Vendres hosts many cruise ships during the busy tourist season

With a long history of fishing, the port has no shortage of fishing boats of all sizes

The Eglise Notre Dame des Anges church sands proudly overlooking the harbour

Everyday day tripper boats come and go from Port Vendres

One of the major focal points of Port Vendres is the marble Obelisk which is 30 metres high and dates back to 1780

A most unusual lighthouse at the entrance to Port Vendres

As we continue along the coast we see some dolphins in Anse de Paulilles

We continue along the coast and pass the port of Banyuls-Sur-Mer

We see a small Menorquin!!

Puerto-de-Portobou is on the border of France and Spain

Puerto-de-Portobou is virtually on the border of France and Spain

$We continue along the Spanish coast south of France which is better known as the \\costa Brava$

We continue along the Spanish coast, south of France which is better known as the Costa Brava

The scenery is quite spectacular along this coast

Another Menorquin!!

The stunning port of Cadaques with yet another Menorquin passing by!!

As we continue we pass ancient terracing on the cliffs by the sea

As we continue we pass ancient terracing high on the cliffs by the sea

A popular mooring spot close to Puerto de Roses

We near the popular tourist destination of Port de Roses which is the major location to hire the popular jet skis which one sees zooming alon the coast

We near the popular tourist destination of Port de Roses which is a major location to go on jet ski tours, which we often have seen zooming along the coast

The Castell de la Trinitat on the hill as we approach Roses has been clearly rebuilt recently!! Controversially it is believed!!

The Castell de la Trinitat on the hill by the town has been clearly rebuilt recently!! Apparently the result has been quite controversial!!

Approaching Roses a very popular tourist destination on the northern coast of the Costa Brava

We drop our anchor by the beach, safely behind a breakwater

Sunset over Puerto de Roses

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