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Hi
I have been asked to reccommend a place to snorkel (in the Med ) with a bit of wildlife in the water. The snorkellers will be stying in Vernet les Bains. Can anybody suggest anything?

The rocky outcrops south of Argeles , La Roc or something?

Thank you in advance.
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Owens88 wrote:Hi
I have been asked to reccommend a place to snorkel (in the Med ) with a bit of wildlife in the water. The snorkellers will be stying in Vernet les Bains. Can anybody suggest anything?

The rocky outcrops south of Argeles , La Roc or something?

Thank you in advance.
There is an underwater trail at Banyuls http://www.anglophone-direct.com/Banyul ... -Peyrefite
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I have seen local diving schools taking snorkellers to the far end of Racou beach.
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Post by Kate »

Definitely go with Allan on the underwater trail at Banyuls. Superb, both for expererienced divers and families with children - and very pretty.
Lots of pretty little creeks around Paulilles too - but lots of swimmers and divers too in season.
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The right hand side (as you face the sea) of Racou beach is great.
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Yes thats where I meant Nigel and Karen.
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There's a few places South from Banyuls too. These are small river areas which are fun.

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If you go on the Banyuls Trail (well worth it) don't forget to wear plastic sandals. Walking on the pebbles is excruciating!

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Post by Merisin »

I've never heard of the Banyuls Trail. What I have visited is the Sentier Sous-Marin de Peyrefite situated in the commune of Cerbere.

You might also think of contacting these people

http://www.rederis.com/decouverte/explo ... nee-palmee

My understanding is that they take you out by boat.

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My first thought onseeing this thread was of Carol Sheridan.
I am sure there is a postbsomewhere enthusing on an exciting afternoon spent snorkling in th Racou area.
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