There are so many fascinating places to explore and discover in the Pay Basques region with long sandy beaches, memorable sunsets, rugged countryside and dramatic scenery.
The fashionable seaside town of Biarritz famed for its Belle Époque architecture, smart shops, chic street-side cafés and not forgetting the famous Casino for those who might like flutter!! Stroll along the long promenade and then take have a cup of hot chocolate in one of many Salon du The and watch the world go by!! The birthplace of French surfing, the Biarritz Surf Festival attracts boarders from a far a field as Australia and Hawaii. This area offers many other water sports too, such as Kite-surfing, Delta-planing and windsurfing.
Visit Bidart a small hill top town located near by the sea and has charm and tranquillity in abundance and where the Pay Basque countryside and coast meet. Most of the beaches are found at the base of a cliff (which, even in the height of the summer are not crowded), with the exception of two, the Plage d'Ilbarritz and Plage de l'Uhabia which are large open beaches.The principle architecture here is Typically Basque with white facades, Basque red shutters & colombage timbers and red pan-tiled roofs. Bidart and Anglet are a golfer’s paradise. There are no less than 12 golf courses along this coastline, the most famous being in Bidart and Anglet. Most of them are on the coastline and overlooking the ocean.
St Jean de Luz is a lovely seaside resort with an active fishing port and close to the Spanish border. A lively and cosmopolitan town which has a distinctive Spanish & Moorish feel about the place!! With a mixture of Basque, Moorish & Andalusia architecture, old world charm, fishing port and narrow lanes there is an atmosphere & ambience especially when the Jazz Fete is on in the streets!!
We, at Quality Villas have an exciting selection of houses ranging from a full hotel style service in a former stately home; a fabulous apartment right on the beach to a stunning property with amazing views.
I love this area and always look forward to my visits here – why don’t you try it too, you won’t be disappointed !!!
Gill Woolsgrove
The fashionable seaside town of Biarritz famed for its Belle Époque architecture, smart shops, chic street-side cafés and not forgetting the famous Casino for those who might like flutter!! Stroll along the long promenade and then take have a cup of hot chocolate in one of many Salon du The and watch the world go by!! The birthplace of French surfing, the Biarritz Surf Festival attracts boarders from a far a field as Australia and Hawaii. This area offers many other water sports too, such as Kite-surfing, Delta-planing and windsurfing.
Visit Bidart a small hill top town located near by the sea and has charm and tranquillity in abundance and where the Pay Basque countryside and coast meet. Most of the beaches are found at the base of a cliff (which, even in the height of the summer are not crowded), with the exception of two, the Plage d'Ilbarritz and Plage de l'Uhabia which are large open beaches.The principle architecture here is Typically Basque with white facades, Basque red shutters & colombage timbers and red pan-tiled roofs. Bidart and Anglet are a golfer’s paradise. There are no less than 12 golf courses along this coastline, the most famous being in Bidart and Anglet. Most of them are on the coastline and overlooking the ocean.
St Jean de Luz is a lovely seaside resort with an active fishing port and close to the Spanish border. A lively and cosmopolitan town which has a distinctive Spanish & Moorish feel about the place!! With a mixture of Basque, Moorish & Andalusia architecture, old world charm, fishing port and narrow lanes there is an atmosphere & ambience especially when the Jazz Fete is on in the streets!!
We, at Quality Villas have an exciting selection of houses ranging from a full hotel style service in a former stately home; a fabulous apartment right on the beach to a stunning property with amazing views.
I love this area and always look forward to my visits here – why don’t you try it too, you won’t be disappointed !!!
Gill Woolsgrove
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