Leisure and sporting activities: boat trips, fishing, diving, cruising, wind-surfing, 17 beach clubs, pedalo, parascending, water-skiing, sea kayaking. Boat hire, 
Mini-golf, tennis, mountain biking, riding, walking, 2 stadia, gym, 2 swimming pools (1 indoor).
Casino, discos, cinemas,, karting, hydrotherapy spa, model aircraft centre, falconry display, bowling. Car, bicycle and mountain bike hire. Amusement parks.
Parc de Valmy: arboretum and fauna of Catalunya.

With its narrow streets the Catalan old town (pop. 9,000) is endowed with a southern charm.
The town of Argelès-sur-Mer is lively and welcoming year round thanks to its commercial activities, its traditional market and its numerous associations. It lies at the foot of the Albères Massif (highest point 1157m), the last rampart of the Pyrenees, and has an ancient signal tower, the Tour de la Massane).
The resort offers a wide choice of walks on signed paths.

At Argelès children come first:the resort’s Blue Flag beach is clean, safe and has life guards June to September
In the season, there are many attractions, games, displays and competitions, activities, amusement parks, beach clubs, play grounds and walking paths.

Argelès also has well-equipped medical facilities.