Collioure

Collioure

France

Wander through pastel-colored village streets where Matisse once painted, then kayak beneath the dramatic clifftop castle overlooking the Mediterranean.

Currency Euro (EUR)
Language French, Catalan
Time Zone CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit Apr–Oct
Typical Duration 7-8 nights
Price Range $2,190-$7,600 per person
Port Type Port of Call
Tender Port Yes

A picturesque Catalan fishing village nestled on the French Riviera, famous for its colorful waterfront buildings, artistic heritage, and proximity to some of the Mediterranean's most coveted destinations.

Cruises that visit Collioure

Build Your Day in Collioure

Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.

Ships typically depart around 7:00 PM
Usually about 11 hours ashore
Getting around:
Gran Jonquera Great selection of shops and really good food area. Shopping mall · ★ 4.2 · 40k Open · Closes 9 PM
Royal Castle of Collioure It is a big place with many viewpoints and interesting exhibitons. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 8k Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Plage de Paulilles The beach is family-friendly, with amenities like restrooms, showers. Public beach · ★ 4.6 · 3k Open 24 hours
Le Jardin de Collioure The food, service and atmosphere exceeded my expectations. French restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 3k Open · Closes 9:30 PM
Restaurant Le Neptune Delicious food, polite, attentive service and a fantastic view. Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 3k Open · Closes 9:30 PM
Fort Saint Elme Recommend walking up and back if you’re in Collioure, rather than driving. Historical landmark · ★ 4.4 · 3k
Anchois Roque Collioure This is the best place to buy anchovies in Colliore. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 2k Closed · Opens 8:15 AM Fri
Plage de Collioure Beautiful, plenty to see and do. Public beach · ★ 4.6 · 2k Open 24 hours
Casa Léon Excellent food, wine and service in the middle of Collioure. Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 2k Open · Closes 10:30 PM
Tomb of Antonio Machado Amazing to visit this bit of history. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 2k Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
La Voile The view, the service, food and wine were top notch. Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 2k Open · Closes 10 PM
Paco Great choice of mixed tapas ,good portions, good service. Tapas bar · ★ 4.7 · 2k Closed · Opens 12 PM Fri
Chez Simone Good food, good wine, great view. Tapas restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 2k Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Fri
Restaurant La Balette Excellent food Perfect service Amazing view But boring background music Haute French restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 2k
Le Trémail Delicious and affordable meal options. Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 2k Open · Closes 10 PM
Tour Madeloc The view over Collioure, Port-Vendre and the Mediterranean is amazing. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 2k Open 24 hours
Ouille Beach The water here is calm and shallow, perfect for a relaxing swim. Beach · ★ 4.4 · 1k
Plage de Banyuls sur Mer Great beach with clear water as it is a marine nature reserve Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 1k Open 24 hours
Plage de la Marende Great beach..toilet facilities..loads parking ..nice cafe and water sports Public beach · ★ 4.5 · 1k Open 24 hours
Restaurant le Can Pla We enjoyed the fresh sole fish, scallops, and beautiful salad! Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 1k Open · Closes 9:30 PM
La Boqueria Fabulous tapas and pinxtos in a stunning location by the sea. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 1k Open · Closes 10 PM
Bouillon MARINADE Very welcoming resto... Delicious foods, great profiterol dessert ... Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 1k Open · Closes 10 PM
La Treille Tapas Fabulous food, great service and lovely location. Tapas bar · ★ 4.8 · 1k Open · Closes 9:30 PM
Le Colliourenc Two coffees and two pastries for 16 euros…. Ice cream shop · ★ 4.5 · 1k Open · Closes 9:30 PM
El Capillo Delicious food with unusual touches and good friendly service. Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 1k Open · Closes 9:30 PM
Moulin de Collioure Its a small treck up there but the views of Collioure are amazing! Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
Restaurant Les Templiers Fantastic sardine dish which was my favourite. Restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 1k Open · Closes 9:30 PM
El Trenet Turístic The best 10 euro i have spent in France Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 1k Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Marché Traditionnel de Collioure Market · ★ 4.4 · 1k Closed · Opens 8 AM Sun
La Casa Linga All the food was very special, excellent quality and just all round 10/10. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k Open · Closes 10 PM
Côté Saisons restaurant MICHELIN et chambres d'hôtes de charme proche Collioure Laroque des Albères Food exceptional, service great and in the Michelin guide too. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k
Our Lady of the Angels Church A prominent landmark in Collioure Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 1k Closed · Opens 9:15 AM Fri
Collioure Lighthouse Collioure is stunning, lots of places to get a coffee and people watch. Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 9:15 AM Fri
La Bodeguita Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 1k Open · Closes 10 PM
L'Arbre du Voyageur the owner is so sweet and his plates have such a unique flavor. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k Open · Closes 11 PM
Port Coullioure Onsite services Marina · ★ 4.8 · 1k Open 24 hours
Vermeil - Resto / Caveau Fantastic tapas, lovely vibe Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k Open · Closes 10 PM
La Cantina Delicious food, well priced, great service everything was perfect. Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 1k Open · Closes 10 PM
Collioure / Cotlliure Dali sketched the church tower overlooking the picturesque bay Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 1k
Le 5ème Péché The dishes are creative and unfailingly excellent. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Plage de l'Huile (Platja de l'Oli) nice small and calm beach Beach · ★ 4.2 · 0k
Sentier du Littoral Awesome walk Stunning view Hiking area · ★ 4.7 · 0k Open 24 hours
Hôtel-Restaurant Les Roches Brunes Gabriele was an amazing host, food truly exceptional Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k
Musée d'art moderne 3 euros admission - super well spent. Tourist attraction · ★ 4 · 0k
Bar à Anchois - Anchois Desclaux Great place with anchovy-themed menu for tapas and wine. Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k Open · Closes 9:30 PM
Casa Gala Top atmosphere, service - and good wines. Bar · ★ 4.6 · 0k Open · Closes 11 PM
Restaurant Les Mouettes Excellent service and delicious home cooked cuisine with exquisite views! Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 0k Open · Closes 10:30 PM
Ancien sentier du littoral Argelès Collioure Hiking area · ★ 4.7 · 0k Open 24 hours
Le Repaire du Pirate Very tasty lemonade drink prepared by a friendly guy. Juice shop · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 9:26 AM Sat
La Casa Rico excellent food superb staff( family) Deserves a very high rating. Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 0k Open · Closes 10 PM
Casa Reial Collioure Incredible food, we had some tapas, beef fillet and rossini scallops. French restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k Open · Closes 12 AM
Mamma Collioure / Les Roches Brunes Beautiful view, amazing food, great service. Restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 0k Open · Closes 9:30 PM
Plage du Port d'Avall It's seldom crowded, even in mid-summer. Scenic spot · ★ 4.6 · 0k
Chapelle Saint-Vincent Chapel · ★ 4.6 · 0k Open 24 hours
Vermeil Plage Food, drinks, service, music, nice people, location = great vibes! Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k Open · Closes 10 PM
Le comptoir des filles Traditional bar with excellent service and very reasonably priced !! Tapas bar · ★ 4.5 · 0k Open · Closes 9 PM
La Cave Chez Jo Great wines, friendly people, delicious oysters 😊 Wine cellar · ★ 4.8 · 0k Open · Closes 11 PM
Jouvences Décoration Collioure In-store shopping·In-store pickup Home goods store · ★ 4.2 · 0k Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Fri
La Glorieta Tourist attraction · ★ 4.2 · 0k Open 24 hours
Saint Clair Men's clothing store · ★ 3.4 · 0k Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Plage de l’Ouille Picnics·Dogs allowed Public beach · ★ 4.4 · 0k
Plage des oursins Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 0k
Maisons des pêcheurs Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 0k Open 24 hours
Au Vent du Sud Gift shop · ★ 3.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Fri
Rourou & Luli They are not your usual ones that you find in most stores. Women's clothing store · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 10:30 AM Fri
Hamaïara Store · ★ 4 · 0k Open · Closes 12 AM
L'Amphore de Collioure Outdoor seating·Great cocktails·Gluten-free options Brunch restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 0k Open · Closes 11 PM
Ginette Nice shop, great products (Collioure Grillade Club), friendly service Store · ★ 4.8 · 0k
La Plage rouge Clothing store · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 11 AM Fri
Plage Saint Vincent Beach pavillion · ★ 4.2 · 0k Open 24 hours
Anse de la Balette Outdoor bath · ★ 4.8 · 0k
Canon de Collioure Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 0k

Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.

Next Departures from Collioure

About Collioure

Collioure captures the essence of the French Riviera with its picturesque harbor, pastel-colored buildings, and artistic heritage that has enchanted visitors for centuries. This charming Catalan port town serves as a perfect port of call on Mediterranean cruises, offering passengers a taste of authentic Provençal culture without the crowds of larger tourist destinations. Whether you're sailing with luxury lines like Silversea, Atlas Ocean Voyages, PONANT EXPLORATIONS, or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Collioure provides an ideal stopping point on 8-night itineraries that explore the Mediterranean's most coveted destinations.

Most cruises featuring Collioure combine it with visits to nearby highlights including Nice, Saint-Tropez, Barcelona, Ibiza, and Palma de Mallorca, creating a well-rounded voyage through some of Europe's most glamorous coastal regions. The port's intimate setting means you're never far from the action—the charming Old Town is just steps from the waterfront, where you'll discover excellent local restaurants, art galleries, and the stunning Château Royal overlooking the bay.

Collioure's peak season runs from April through October, with particularly strong activity in June, July, August, and October. During these months, the Mediterranean weather is ideal for exploring the town's beaches, wandering narrow medieval streets, or simply soaking in the relaxed Catalan atmosphere that makes this port so special for discerning cruise travelers.
Explore

Reasons to Visit

1

Medieval Castle & Harbor Views

Explore Château Royal, a stunning 13th-century fortress perched above the picturesque harbor, offering panoramic Mediterranean vistas and fascinating history. The castle's ramparts provide the perfect backdrop for photos, while nearby narrow streets reveal charming Catalan architecture and hidden corners that have inspired artists for centuries.

2

Fresh Seafood & Local Wine

Savor authentic Catalan cuisine at waterfront restaurants serving freshly caught anchovies, mussels, and local fish paired with crisp Collioure wines. The port's fishing tradition means your meal arrives incredibly fresh, while the relaxed seaside atmosphere captures the essence of Mediterranean coastal dining.

3

Artist's Paradise & Galleries

Wander through galleries and studios celebrating Collioure's legacy as a beloved destination for Matisse, Derain, and contemporary artists. Browse original paintings, sculptures, and crafts in intimate spaces throughout the old town, or simply sketch alongside local artists in the charming harbor squares.

4

Vibrant Market & Local Crafts

Discover the bustling weekly market overflowing with fresh produce, regional specialties, and handmade Catalan crafts. Browse colorful ceramics, local honey, and traditional textiles while mingling with locals, then grab fresh fruit or artisanal goods to enjoy back onboard.

5

Scenic Coastal Hiking Trail

Hike the stunning GR10 coastal path offering breathtaking views of rocky coves, turquoise waters, and dramatic cliffs. Even a short 30-minute walk rewards you with pristine beaches and Mediterranean landscapes, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, or simply soaking in Collioure's natural beauty.

Cruise Lines at Collioure

Cruises Departing From Collioure

Cruises Visiting Collioure

Ship Schedule at Collioure

Collioure Location

Other Cruise Ports in France