Corniche Basque
The clifftop coast road between Socoa and Hendaye, where flysch rock layers slant into the sea like pages of a book. It is the most spectacular stretch of the Basque coast.
The Corniche Basque is a coastal road of about 8 km. Its flysch rock layers are sedimentary deposits tilted over tens of millions of years, and at low tide broad rock platforms are exposed. Along the road are several parking areas for viewpoints and coastal footpaths. You can walk to pastures on the cliff edge, where sheep graze with the sea behind them. The drive takes about 15 minutes, while hiking a section takes 1 to 2 hours. There are no guardrails at the cliff edges, and paths are slippery after rain, so take care.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Château d'Abbadia
- Fort de Socoa
- Ciboure
- Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Guéthary
- La Rhune Rack Railway
- Cité de l'Océan
- Plage de la Côte des Basques