Plage de la Côte des Basques

Biarritz


A long, exposed beach popular with surfers and walkers, said to be one of the first where boardriders hit the waves around Biarritz.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Biarritz attractions

1. Plage du Port Vieux

0.41 MILES

A good option for families due to its sheltered aspect, this tiny wedge of sand is just under the Musée de la Mer.

2. Église Ste-Eugénie

0.45 MILES

The neo-Gothic Église Ste-Eugénie was built in 1864 for – who else? – Empress Eugénie, and sits on a prominent spot in the old port.

3. Musée de la Mer

0.47 MILES

Housed in a wonderful art deco building near the old port, Biarritz' Musée de la Mer is seething with underwater life from the Bay of Biscay and beyond,…

4. Rocher de la Vierge

0.54 MILES

If the swell's big, you might get a drenching as you cross the toy-town-like footbridge (closed in high wind) at the end of Pointe Atalaye to Rocher de la…

5. Plage de Marbella

0.59 MILES

Plage de Marbella is about 2km south of Port Vieux. Bus 10 or 13 heading south will get you here.

6. Musée d'Art Asiatica

0.61 MILES

Out on the edge of town is this unexpected treasure trove of ancient Indian, Chinese and Tibetan statues, monuments and temple artwork. The layout is a…

7. Grande Plage

0.78 MILES

Grand by name, grand by nature, Biarritz’ vast main beach has been the place at which to be seen since the days of Napoléon II and Eugénie. It's wall to…

8. Chapelle Impériale

0.86 MILES

Built in 1864 on the instructions of Empress Eugénie, this glitzy church mixes Byzantine and Moorish styles, and the plaza in front has a superb view of…