Port-Bou Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Stroll or Relax.

Stroll or Relax., Port-Bou

 alectrevor Says:  Just relax in the peace and quite of this lovely place. 

Hotels  

Juventos: Budget Accommodation Port Bou Spain

Juventos: Budget Accommodation Port Bou Spain, Port-Bou

 alectrevor Says:   Clean and comfortable. Cheap at 20 euro single. Room basic,but bathroom next door modern. The Hostal is next door to a bar run by the hostal, friendly staff. If you are looking for an Hotel, just round the corner is the Hotel La Masia. 

Transportation  

Renfe or SNCF part 2

Renfe or SNCF part 2, Port-Bou

 landsberger64 Says:  Due to the vagaries of international transportation agreements (and the fact they have different train gauges), getting TO Portbou can only be done from France on an SNCF train. The SNCF train then turns around and returns to France (Cerbere) without (officially) loading any... 

RENFE or SNCF

RENFE or SNCF, Port-Bou

 alectrevor Says:  Port Bou is a charming little resort at the French/Spanish border , ideal if you on a long journey and need to pause for a bit. Barcelona is 2 and a half hours by RENFE train and Paris is about 6 and a half hours by SNCF train. Port Bou also fine for a stop if travelling by... 

The Place

Plan a Port-Bou vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Port-Bou locals

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The People

 
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 Just relax in the peace and quite of this lovely place. 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  Does anybody know if there are two stations in Portbou (one in the french side and one in the spanish side) or just one station?... 

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A: There is only one rail station, it is rather large for a small town. Trains usually connect. See my Port Bou on VT. 

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Charming village of Port Bou

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 Port Bou Spain is on the border of France, a charming little resort with a small bay and small boat marina. There are plenty of bars and eating places,even in March. 

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Port Bou

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 Port Bou is one of those European border towns that has lost its former function. It once lived on customs officers, police, and the international train station. It now survives on any thing that can... 

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Port-Bou

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Port-Bou. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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PORT-BOU AND CERBÈRE

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 The Pirineos tumble to the Mediterráneo to the south of Perpignan, forcing the coastal railway into a string of tunnels, and the coastal road into convolutions as it scales the heights. For more... 

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