Biarritz Lighthouse
Phare de Biarritz
A white lighthouse 73 metres tall on Pointe Saint-Martin, where you can climb 248 steps for views over the Biarritz coast and the distant Pyrenees.
Built in 1834, the lighthouse stands on the headland of Pointe Saint-Martin, north of the city centre. Climbing to the top means 248 steps of spiral staircase. From the summit you can see as far south as the Spanish coast and north to the Landes beaches, and on clear days you can make out the La Rhune mountain. The grassy lawns and pine forest at the foot of the tower make a great spot to watch the sunset. Tickets cost about €4, and opening hours vary with the season. It's about a 25-minute walk along the coast from the city centre.
Opening hours
Summer about 10:00–19:00 (check official website for other seasons)
Nearby sights
- Hôtel du Palais
- Russian Orthodox Church of Biarritz
- Anglet Beaches – Chambre d'Amour
- Chapelle Impériale
- Grande Plage de Biarritz
- Les Halles de Biarritz
- Port des Pêcheurs
- Aquarium de Biarritz