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
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

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At the entrance to the Port Vendres is the ancient Fort Finali, which is the last port in France before the border with Spain
At the entrance to the Port Vendres is the ancient Fort Finali 
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Port Vendres is the last major port of France before the Spanish border

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A welcoming gesture from a local fisherman
A welcoming gesture from a local fisherman
Entering Port Vendres
Entering Port Vendres

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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
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
The Eglise Notre Dame des Anges church sands proudly overlooking the harbour
Everyday daytripper boats come and go from Port Vendres
Everyday day tripper boats come and go from Port Vendres

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One of the major focal points of Port Vendres is the marble Obelisk which is 30 metres high and dates back to 1780
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
A most unusual lighthouse at the entrance to Port Vendres
As we continue along the coast we see some dolphins in Anse de Paulilles
As we continue along the coast we see some dolphins in Anse de Paulilles
We pass the port of Banyuls-Sur-Mer
We continue along the coast and pass the port of Banyuls-Sur-Mer
A small Menorquin!!
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
The scenery is quite spectacular along this coast

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Another Menorquin!!
Another Menorquin!!
The stunning port of Cadaques
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

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A popular mooring
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
Approaching Roses a very popular tourist destination on the northern coast of the Costa Brava
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We drop our anchor by the beach, safely behind a breakwater

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Sunset over Puerto de Roses
Sunset over Puerto de Roses

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