Plage de la Côte des Basques
Côte des Basques
The birthplace of surfing in Europe, where an American screenwriter first surfed in 1957. Its long, gentle waves suit beginners, and the cliff-top sunsets are stunning.
The Plage de la Côte des Basques lies below the cliffs on the south side of the old town. Its waves are regular and long, and it is home to the largest concentration of surf schools. A one-hour summer surf lesson costs about €40 to €50. At high tide the sea reaches the foot of the cliffs, so go down to the beach at low tide. The cliff-top path and Bar du Bout are always busy, and in the evening you can watch the sun set over the Spanish coast. It's about a 15-minute walk along the coast from the Rocher de la Vierge, and the cliff slope has steps and a lift.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Aquarium de Biarritz
- Port des Pêcheurs
- Les Halles de Biarritz
- Rocher de la Vierge
- Cité de l'Océan
- Grande Plage de Biarritz
- Hôtel du Palais
- Chapelle Impériale