Water activities with Atlantic Pirogue
To meet the demands of a wide audience, Atlantic Pirogue offers 5 different paddling activities on the ocean:
For all, a 2-hour discovery tour of the Saint-Jean-De-Luz/Ciboure bay in the form of a fun and instructive outing during the day and evening in a Hawaiian pirogue or sea kayak. Bay tour from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. or from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. or in the evening with an introduction to chipiron fishing 2 hours before sunset.
For all, 2-hour technical and fun stand-up paddle courses to improve or acquire the basics. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. or from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For all, easy day trips from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in a sea kayak or, for the initiated, in a stand-up paddle in the Basque “Calanques”. Bring a picnic lunch.
For thrill-seekers, a 2-hour session in the waves on a wave raft: a new-generation, 8-seater inflatable craft that allows you to play in the waves as a group, surfing, crossing and having fun together! Schedules vary according to marsh.
For fans of wave skiing or kayaksurfing: a 2-hour surfing session in the waves, with the pleasure of surfing from a seated position using a paddle. Schedules depend on the marshes.
With a base in Socoa and one in Hendaye, Atlantic Pirogue welcomes you by reservation all year round. For more information, visit atlantic-pirogue.com or call 0559472167.
Top 5 canoe rentals in the Basque Country
Here are the best places to take a pirogue tour during your stay at camping Ibardin in the Basque Country:
Saint-Jean-de-Luz: Are you a fan of Hawaiian canoeing, or would you simply like to try this activity during your stay in the Basque Country? Stop off in the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, where 4 to 8-seater pirogues await you.
Bayonne: If you don’t have any pirogue experience and would like to take a few Hawaiian pirogue lessons, take a trip to Bayonne. In this town, you can find a pirogue school and safe spots to practice.
Biarritz: In addition to the surfing for which Biarritz is famous, canoeing is also a popular activity with holidaymakers. The Pirogue et Surf leisure center is ready to welcome you and promises you a great pirogue experience.
Itxassou: The typically Basque village of Itxassou is the perfect spot for families looking to go canoeing. Quiet and very friendly, you can find pirogues for hire and freshwater tours.
Hendaye: Considered the last French coastal town on the border with Spain, Hendaye also boasts a number of pirogue spots. For those who love a mix of cultures, this village is ideal for safe Hawaiian canoeing.