Biarritz Villas

Destination Information

Family Fun, Surfing, Spas…

One of the most enticing beach resorts of the West coast, Biarritz offers the visitor a tantalising mix of different architectural styles, renowned thermal Spas, Surfing activities, and dazzling golden sandy beaches. This vibrant cosmopolitan town is extraordinarily stylish and embraces three cultures – French, Basque and Spanish. Located in one of France’s leading gourmet regions, Biarritz enjoys a vast selection of elegant restaurants, many enjoying sea views. Acres of green golf courses and renowned surf attract amateurs and professionals alike. Over and above being a fabulous coastal holiday destination, there is a great deal to see and do including a visit to the Russian Orthodox Church with its famous blue dome, a look around the Museum of Chocolate, followed by an early evening aperitif at the Hotel du Palais, once the summer mansion of Empress Eugenie.

Our Recommendations:

•Inland, the centres of Bayonne, Pau, Oloron Ste-Marie, St Jean de la Luz, and  Sauveterre offer insight into Basque culture, and are well worth exploring

• Enjoy an early morning fishing expedition

• Take a cruise along the coast to Fontarrabie in Spain

• Watch a game of pelota, unique to the Basque region

• Indulge yourself at one of the famous Spas, many known for their Thalasso treatments

• A day shopping in ‘Place Clemenceau’ and stroll along the elegant avenue Edourad VII

• Visit ‘Planète Musée du Chocolat’ learning secrets and stories of Chocolat!

• Play golf at the popular 18 hole ‘ Le Phare’ Golf de Biarritz

Population

26,929

Area

1,166 sq km

Time difference / local time

GMT+1

Language

French

Currency

Euro

Worth to see

The Lighthouse: It offers a wonderful view after a climb of 248 steps.

Musée de la mer : A very interesting museum of four floors with numerous aquariums inside where you will be able to see 150 species of fish.

Rocher de la Vierge: A symbolic monument which offers an outstanding views towards the coast.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz: A pleasant city with a bustling seaside resort and a nice church. It is also well-known for its harbour area.

Bayonne: Le Vieux Bayonne is a charming area to see. There are plenty of restaurants and bars and its cathedral has been classified by the Unesco World Heritage.

Espelette: A charming city, well-known for its local pimentos.

Saint Jean Pied de Port: An authentic medieval town where there is a lot to see, including the beautiful citadel and even a bakery featuring the prices of wheat more than 200 years ago.

Beaches

Miramar • Grande Plage • Port Vieux • Côte des Basques • Marbella • Milady

Shopping

Local Market: Hall de Biarritz, opened the whole year and every day of the week from 8am to 12pm

Sports

Swimming • Sailing • Surfing • Windsurfing • Scuba-diving • Walking • Golf Courses • Horse riding

Spa facilities Biarritz offers approximately five Thalassotherapy Centres and three Spas, making it a privileged spot for travellers looking for relaxation and well-being near the sea.
Telephone dialling codes

+ 33

Electricity

230 V

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