Τα 8 καλύτερα καταφύγια Espolla

The Green MEPs Jordi Solé and François Alfonsi, and the Social Democrat Éric Andrieu, launched a letter to Pedro Sánchez and Emmanuel Macron, presidents of Spain and France respectively, calling for the reopening of the crossings to be discussed at the 27th Franco-Spanish summit on 19 January in Barcelona. The letter, signed by 31 MEPs, was presented at a press conference at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Two days later, on 20 January, residents of Espolla reopened the coll for the annual Feria de l'Oli y de l'Olivera in the village. However, on 23 January the French authorities closed the crossing again.

It is located at an altitude of approximately 936 metres in the Albera mountain range in the Pyrénées-Orientales, France. It is accessible by road via a narrow, paved route, which climbs from Le Boulou and Laroque-des-Albères. The road offers panoramic views as it ascends through the forest.

At the Col de l'Ullat, there is also a refuge that offers basic services for hikers. Surrounded by forests and with panoramic views, it is an ideal place to enjoy nature and explore the region.

Until the end of the 19th century, the Albera massif was heavily exploited. The “Casot d’en Lic”, a structure larger than a hut, served as a tool shed when the surrounding terraces were cultivated, planted with fruit trees and irrigated. In this building, the Laroque Heritage Association presents you with an overview of the flora and fauna that you can discover in this area (former botanical trail).

Sporty and not afraid of heights to access it but nothing dangerous

The Coll de Banyuls is a mountain pass and border crossing between France and Spain, located in the Albera Massif, the easternmost extension of the Pyrenees. This pass connects the Spanish municipality of Rabós (Alt Empordà, Catalonia) with the French commune of Banyuls-sur-Mer (Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitania). The saddle point of the Coll de Banyuls is located at about 357 meters above sea level. This pass was blocked with large rocks by the French government on January 11, 2021, under the pretext of curbing irregular immigration and the terrorist threat. However, a grassroots organization that was committed to opening the closed border crossings (Esborrem Fronteres) reopened it on January 20, 2023 using an excavator.

Mythical pass of the east of the Pyrenees. Mythical pass of the east of the Pyrenees.

Enjoy the view, there's nothing more you can say about it. Very nice. Greetings Marcus