If you are planning a holiday, Cap d'Agde should be on your short list of places to visit. This resort complex not only offers the modern facilities that tourists look for, but also allows access to a fascinating heritage and a beautiful natural setting.andnbsp; Whether you want to enjoy the sun, indulge in some outdoor or water sports, Cap d'Agde has the right attractions for a memorable vacation. If you are going as a family or just a couple, the resort would be a delightful destination, as it is very accessible and ideal for both a short break and a long stay.
Cap d'Agde visitors will enjoy the variety of activities in the resort, for this is a place with four destinations to enjoy, unlike other tourist spots confined to only one attraction. Le Cap d'Agde, for one, boasts a modern beach resort suitable for all members of the family. Additionally, you will have the chance for an interlude with Grau d'Agde, a picture-perfect fishing village, and the opportunity to enjoy the solitude of La Tamarissiere, a quaint fishing village surrounded by an age-old pine forest.
Staying in the Cap d'Agde resort alone would give you a thrill. Its extensive environs stretches round the Mediterranean coast, covering 11 beaches and encompassing 11 varied districts. At Le Port, you can relish the social going-ons at its vivacious quayside, teeming with bars and shops. But aside from this lively social centre, they can likewise opt to explore nine small suburban districts each with its own character and amenities. Visitors can relish the thought that even if they are at a centre of a bustling tourist enclave, they can easily retire to some secluded hideaway.
You also won't be lost in finding the right accommodation. Your choice is wide, for there are hotels, apartments, holiday villages, villas and campsites that you can book easy. Just check out the central booking office, that the Cap d'Agde Tourist has generously provided, and you'll have details of all accommodations at your fingertips. An online search for Cap d'Agde accommodations will likewise be a convenient way to book for the right place to stay.
Despite its modernity, Cap d'Agde has found a treasure in having its link with the 2600-year old city of Agde. Replete in heritage and history, Agde started out as a Greek colony during the 5th century, flourishing with its strategic location where the Herault River and Canal du Midi opens to the Mediterranean Sea. The city is also the next-door neighbour of Mount Saint Loup, an extinct volcano; many old buildings in Agde were in fact built with black volcanic rocks from this mountain. Taking a walk around the old city centre would take the visitors to winding streets lined with old buildings with beautiful architectural design and artisan shops laden with interesting curios. Thursday strolls would be special, as it is the day when a local market opens to entice visitors with crafts and local produce. Many restaurants and bars are also just a few steps away for those tourists captured by the charm of a stroll along the Canal du Midi. The heritage page of the city's website offers more information about such attractions that only Agde could provide.
Another destination that should whet your interest is Grau d'Agde, a small fishing village near the old city and the Cap d'Agde resort. The village rests on the left bank of the River Herault as it empties into the Mediterranean Sea.
It is quieter here and the visitors to this village resort can find ideal accommodations, an exclusive beach and a hospitable quay which is host to some quaint restaurant and bars. A river ferry is in service during peak tourist season to take visitors to La Tamarissiere.
Visitors who enjoy vacationing in solitude will find a home in the small village of La Tamarissiere. It nestles between the beach and the river, and a 200-year old pine forest surrounds the village to provide a truly tranquil environment.
Fishing, boat cruises, sailing and windsurfing, as well as camping are among the leisurely pursuits that solitude seeking tourists will enjoy for sure in this village.

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