Circuit no. 1 of Perpignan Méditerranée runs for 26 kilometres from Le Barcarès to Saint-Hippolyte and passes through Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque.
Those choosing Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Active pursuits
The municipal cycle path network of Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque is connected to the intermunicipal routes, including the emblematic Voie verte de l’Agly.
The public pump track in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque was inaugurated and opened to the public in April 2022.
Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque was selected by the Fédération Française de Cyclisme and the Union Cycliste Internationale to host an international-level sporting event at the pump track.
KiteSchool-Leucate offers kitesurfing, wing foiling, e-foiling and stand-up paddleboarding in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque.
Local life
The Marché de détail de Saint-Laurent de la Salanque takes place on Thursdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The market offers locally grown fruit and vegetables, cheese, fresh meat, cured meats, fish, spices and handicrafts.
The Cave Arnaud de Villeneuve offers wine tastings: the selection ranges from fresh and fruity varietal wines to Côtes du Roussillon Villages and vintage Rivesaltes wines.
Culture
The Église Notre Dame du Rosaire was first mentioned in 981 under the name San Llorenç de la Salanca and rebuilt in 1723 in the southern Gothic style as the Chapelle de Notre Dame du Rosaire. It has a Puget organ with an 8-foot romantic disposition; its instrumental section is classified as a historic monument.
The Fête de la Sant-Joan takes place every year at the summer solstice in the Jardin d’enfants « La Motte de l’Agly ».
The Médiathèque in Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque offers numerous cultural activities for all generations throughout the year, including storytelling sessions, creative workshops, activities for toddlers, literary events, conferences, film screenings, video games and digital events.
Landscape
The landscape of the Salanque is characterised by salt marshes, fields of fruit trees and vegetable cultivation.
The maritime heritage of Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque encompasses a maritime tradition associated with its proximity to the Étang de Salses-Leucate and the Mediterranean coast, as well as salt culture and fishing resources.
Other places: Boule-D'amont, Salses-Le-Château, Maury, La Cabanasse, Sahorre, Saint-André, Campoussy, Nohèdes
