Published 8 / 08 / 2023 Reading time: 2 min
Your sailboat glides gently over the Mediterranean. Eyes riveted on the horizon, hands clinging to the helm, you look for warning signs of the arrival towards Gruissan. the outer harbor takes shape in 50 shades of blue.
Adventurers of the seas, heading for your holiday destination, Gruissan.
Your sailboat glides gently over the Mediterranean. Eyes riveted on the horizon, hands clinging to the helm, you look for warning signs of the arrival towards Gruissan. the outer harbor takes shape in 50 shades of blue.
As you rush into the channel marked by two red and green lights, your little mosses are on the bridge and marvel at the landscape that is revealed. You see a unique and breathtaking decor. Vegetation, rocky massifs and atypical architecture intertwine. The change of scenery is total.
In the heart of the Clape massif, you can see a building. The Notre Dame des Auzils chapel stands proudly like a beacon in this green oasis. The path to get there is worth the detour. A unique marine cemetery, bringing together numerous cenotaphs, calls for serenity. This is the perfect opportunity to come back in the fall for a beautiful hike.
The access channel takes you gently through the outer harbor to the Harbor Master's Office. Here, port agents provide you with mooring assistance. Your arrival is complete with peace of mind and security.
The captaincy, recognizable by its dome-shaped architecture, recalls the architecture of Mediterranean countries. Your budding sailors have not failed to note that the vaults of the port of Gruissan resemble the humps of "dromedaries". This is also the name of the first residence built at the port 50 years ago.
Did you know ?
The harbor master's building as well as the buildings on the main basin are classified with the "Heritage of the XNUMXth century" label.rd century ". At the end of 2023 and in 2024, we are celebrating 50 years of Gruissan port.
And for your evening: what could be better than attending the summer concert on the Place des Menhirs? In the summer season, the port of Gruissan is the lungs of the seaside town. From the right bank to the left bank, to Grazel beach, it vibrates to the rhythm of concerts and events. Many shops and restaurants are open. You can also come across exhibitors and artists along the banks.
The day ends on the terrace of a bar. You take the time to enjoy a spritz. All to the sound of lapping water and the ringing of boat masts. On the way back, the children enjoy homemade ice cream while pointing to their favorite boat. Tomorrow, you will set sail again towards new Mediterranean destinations to discover. In your pocket, a small gift from your stopover in Gruissan offered by the Harbor Master's Office.
