The Basque Country: must-do activities for a successful stay
Planning a vacation in the Basque Country? Great idea! Cultural, natural and festive, it’s impossible to get bored! Its beaches, landscapes and dynamic towns are sure to win you over. Here are just a few of the activities you can enjoy as a couple, with friends or as a family, to vary the pleasures and make your stay in the Basque Country a success.
Immerse yourself in Basque culture and surfing at our Anglet Holiday Village, ideally located just 300 m from the beach. Enjoy a wide range of sporting and relaxing activities with your loved ones and discover the region’s must-see attractions.
Our vacation village in Hendaye is the ideal spot for an unforgettable vacation in the Basque Country. Let yourself be charmed by the panoramic view of the bay, the ocean, the pool, and the entertainment!
Immerse yourself in Basque culture and surfing at our Anglet Holiday Village, ideally located just 300 m from the beach. Enjoy a wide range of sporting and relaxing activities with your loved ones and discover the region’s must-see attractions.
Our vacation village in Hendaye is the ideal spot for an unforgettable vacation in the Basque Country. Let yourself be charmed by the panoramic view of the bay, the ocean, the pool, and the entertainment!
Enjoy the beaches of the Basque Coast
The Basque Coast and its beaches need no introduction, and even less so for surfers, who will find numerous spots to practice their skills. The program for your vacation: idleness, swimming and a host of water sports activities to enjoy as a couple, with friends or as a family.
Anglet, with its 4.5 km of coastline, is considered the surfing capital of the Basque Country. It’s the ideal place to learn to surf or to perfect your skills. The Cavaliers beach and its waves will impress you.
Biarritz is a charming town surrounded by cliffs and its Villa Belza perched on the Rocher de la Vierge. It also attracts surfers and holidaymakers with its Grande Plage, its Côte des Basques beach, and the tranquil Marbella beach.
Nestling in the heart of a bay, Hendaye offers holidaymakers the longest beach in the Basque Country, with 3 km of fine sand for you to enjoy.
If you want to go paddleboarding or Hawaiian canoeing sheltered from the wind, Saint-Jean-de-Luz is the place to put down your towel. To the north-west of the bay lies the mythical Belharra wave, defied by professional surfers…
Finally, the Basques are particularly fond of the Cenitz beach next to the small port of Guéthary, which is only a short walk away. Bidart’s beaches are also very popular with families and surfers.
Partying in the Basque Country
The Basque Country is also home to Bayonne, the festive city par excellence. It comes alive every year with the town’s red and white festivities, and the ham fair. The Basque Country is also very cultural, with its férias, Espelette pepper festival and Basque Country Week. You’ll never be bored!
Visit its picturesque villages
Visiting the small, colorful villages of the Basque Country is a must during your stay. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of the typical Basque architecture and don’t waste any time, you can head straight for the 4 villages designated “Most Beautiful Villages in France”: Ainhoa, La Bastide Clairence, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Sare, which are the pride of the Basque Country. Colorful facades (red, white, green…), cobbled streets, half-timbered houses… you’re in for a real treat!
Hike and soar
The Rhune massif, perched at an altitude of 905 metres, awaits the most athletic holidaymakers at its summit for an exceptional panorama between the Pyrenees and the ocean. You can also take the cogwheel train from Sare for an easy ascent, especially for families.
And if you like hiking, opt for the Basque Coast coastal path, where you can come across a variety of animals, such as sheep and wild horses, and admire breathtaking views of beaches, cliffs and shores…
Learn or watch a game of Basque pelota
Basque pelota is the emblematic sport of the Basque Country. It has its origins in the game of paume, and includes a number of specialities: chistera, paleta, xare… Give it a try with your family, or simply watch this unusual sport requiring strength, speed and agility.