Étang de Leucate

Étang de Leucate or Étang de Salses is a in and , . At an elevation of 0 m, its surface area is 54 km2. It has been designated as a protected Ramsar site since 2017.
  • Type: Lagoon
  • Description: lagoon in France
  • Also known as: Estany de Salses”, “Etang de Leucate”, “Étang de Salces”, and “Etang de Salses-Leucate

Places of Interest

Highlights include Font d’Estramar.

is situated 3½ km west of Étang de Leucate.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Garrieux and Le Barcarès.

Hamlet
is a hamlet, which is situated 5 km southwest of Étang de Leucate.

Village
is a commune in the department in southern bordering the Mediterranean Sea. is situated 7 km southeast of Étang de Leucate.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
or just Salses is a commune in the department in southern . It is located north of the city of . It is traditionally considered as the northernmost point of the Catalan Countries. is situated 7 km west of Étang de Leucate.

Étang de Leucate

Latitude
42.85° or 42° 51′ north
Longitude
3° east
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
8FJ5R2X2+X2
Geo­Names ID
2999044
Wiki­data ID
Q2038362
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Basque to Venetian—“Étang de Leucate” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Port-Leucate and Cabanes de Fitou.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Dosse Gros and Dosse Petit.

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