Basque country beaches
The most beautiful beaches on the Basque coast
From Hendaye to Anglet, the Basque coast is dotted with superb sandy beaches that attract surfers and swimmers from all over the world, less than 20 minutes from the Côte Basque campsite.
- Hendaye Beach: At the confluence of the Atlantic Ocean and the Bidassoa River, this beach has a special charm all of its own.
- Plage du fort de Socoa: Small beach next to the Socoa fort and the port of Ciboure.
- Grande Plage de Saint-Jean-de-Luz: Beautiful sandy beach close to the town center.
- Plage de Lafitenia: Popular beach north of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
- Maiarko Beach: The wildest beach in the resort.
- Plage de Senix à Guéthary: Less well-known than Anglet and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, this is the beach to choose if you want to avoid the summer crowds as much as possible.
- Grande Plage de Biarritz: Fine sandy beach on a human scale, close to the town center.
- Côte des Basques beach: Biarritz’s surf spot par excellence.
- Plage de Marinella and plage des Corsaires in Anglet: Large, adjoining sandy beaches with straw huts, extending over more than a km. Ideal if you like long walks on the beach, with water sports available.
The Basque coast in pictures
Fall under the spell of Basque lifestyle and culture
You don't need to visit the Basque Country to know that its traditions are deeply rooted. The pediments in towns and villages will remind you that here, pelota is the king of sports.
As you wander through the narrow streets of these picturesque towns, you'll fall under the spell of the colorful facades and architecture typical of the region, from which dried chillies hang. Want to experience different moods? Take the time to immerse yourself in Biarritz la Bourgeoise, with its beautiful villas overlooking the ocean. Then immerse yourself in Bayonne la Festive, which comes to life with the arrival of the warm weather and the approach of the férias.
Enjoy ham, sheep's milk cheese, pintxos, Biscayan-style cod and buy your favorite local produce at the market to take the edge off. Venture into the heart of Béarn and experience a complete change of scenery in the Pyrenees National Park , home to extraordinary unspoilt landscapes.
Treat yourself to a spa treatment to relax your muscles and start thinking about winter sports: the Basque Country takes on a different charm every season. For further information, please visit the website dedicated to tourism in the Basque Country.
