Voilà some ideas to experience Biarritz as a true “biarrot”
Voilà some ideas to experience Biarritz as a true “biarrot”.
A MOMENT OF RELAXATION
Biarritz is of changing time of rain and sun, as they repeat, "that's why it's so green". It has 6 kilometers of beaches and its spas have been popular since the 19th century. Take the opportunity to relax on your towels or in one of its centers of thalassotherapy.
BASQUE GASTRONOMY
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The Central Market. Built in 1885 and divided into two buildings. One of meat, fruit, vegetables, bread and Basque products and the second dedicated to fish. You can take a gourmande break at one of their stalls. L'écaillerie , is specialized in seafood (oysters, prawns, conches and, depending on the season, baby squid and octopus) .
Its surroundings are full of shops and restaurants, including the Comptoir du Foie Gras . It is the ideal place for a relaxed moment in a traditional atmosphere, ask for a white wine , some toast with foie gras and season them with pepper and Guérande salt to give it a special touch.
A very traditional atmosphere
The Bar Jean , an institution since the 1930s. Spanish-style, very lively at apéritif time. They are experts in tapas, paella, little fish… a delight! The relaxed Bar Basque in the heart of the Port-Vieux district, for a few flats and a snack or the Cidrerie Hernani for a fresh cider and some local recipes.
Saline Ceviche , is a small and cozy bar specializing in this tasty dish of Peruvian origin. Your letter contains Peruvian-Basque inspired tiraditos, tatakis or ceviches . Accompany it with a pisco sour!
If you fancy a more formal plan, the **Chez Ospi** restaurant offers spider crab ravioli and bisque emulsion on its menu; _foie gra_s mi-cuit with peach and lavender honey or fresh cod with roasted black olive powder.
A SNACK WITH COASTAL VIEWS
In the evening, after the last dip, the terrace of Le Surfing It is perfect to see the sunset and, of course, the surfers. And still wrapped in your sarong, The 100 Marches (now called exola bibi ), is a kind of beach bar from which you will look out over the beach, an idyllic place for a post-bath beer.
At night, you can dine at ** Blue Cargo **, a festive, cool, fresh and summery restaurant on the water's edge. You will end the evening having a cocktail under the moonlight.
The best views
And if you feel like taking a stroll through the nearby town of Guéthary, don't hesitate, plant yourselves on the terraces of heteroclite Y Le Madrid and delight in the views of the wild Atlantic Ocean.
A few kilometers away, in Anglet, you will come across the lively Kostaldea . And you will feel like in French California if you pass through The Beach House , for a drink or a dinner with a vertigo panorama.
CHIC MOMENT
The Miremont Tea Room, for a slice of their famous Gâteau Basque and a chocolat chaud in front of the spectacular window overlooking the ocean. An elegant belle époque pâtisserie located in one of the oldest buildings in the city.
** The Hotel du Palais **. In the mid-nineteenth century, the wife of Napoleon III, Empress Eugenia de Montijo fell in love with Biarritz and chose it as the perfect place to build a palace by the sea as a summer residence. Today you can stay in it or taste a five o'clock tea.
To remember the glory of the twenties and in true James Bond style, you can play blackjack at the Casino in front of the Grande Plage. This art deco building is one of the main symbols of the city.
Biarritz Casino
BASQUE-FRENCH SHOPPING
You can't leave without one espadrilles from Pare Gabia, a mythical store where you will find espadrilles of all styles, for your Basque-French summer look. And the famous boutique ** Helena ** offers the traditional white cotton towels and tablecloths with their classic stripes in the image of yesteryear.
and if you are looking for groceries , La Maison Arostéguy , a fine 19th century winery and épicerie, presents the best gastronomic products of the region. (Piquillo pepper puree, espelette pepper, Bayonne ham, Basque piperade, fish soup, chilli peppers…)
You will find other products from the Basque Country in the confectionery and pastry shop Paris ; nougat, mouchous, authentic macarons and their specialty the kanougas, a soft caramel and chocolate sweet.
A BIT OF SPORT
You can't talk about Biarritz without talking about Surf . They boast of having been the origin of this sport in Europe and those who practice it agree that the best spot is The Cote des Basques , a beautiful beach surrounded by cliffs.
Surfing, the king sport
If you are just starting out, take a course at one of the academies such as the Quiksilver surf school or Jo Moraiz where you will also learn boards and wetsuits and if you are already an expert, you can sign up for classes at hastea to perfect your rollers, cut back or floaters.
lovers of Golf they will be delighted at El Golf de Biarritz, Le Phare and at the Center d'entraînement d'Ilbarritz. You will play between the vegetation and the ocean, with a magnificent perspective on the beach. A vrai luxe!
Golf in Biarritz
Don't miss the show Vasca ball . There are more than 20 variants of this discipline. A dynamic game with a shovel in one of the frontons in the city center or another in Cesta Punta (the most impressive). You're in luck because the best matches like the "Golden Glove" are held during the month of August.
If you feel like it, there are introductory courses in the Euskal Jaï Aguiléra and if you want the little ones to learn this art, try the Biarritz Athletic Club.
A WALK
This former whaling town and later fashionable summer destination for the bourgeoisie offers a beautiful mix of atmospheres and promenades.
One Romantic and pleasant on the water's edge along the promenade to the lighthouse of the Pointe Saint Martin located on top of a hill. From there, the views of Biarritz and the French coast are impressive. Do not miss the sunset.
A walk through Biarritz
The Rocher de la Vierge , a rock connected to the land over the water thanks to an Eiffel bridge. In a Virgin erected by order of the fishermen as a reminder of her miraculous nocturnal return during a storm. A spectacular panoramic view awaits you and if the day is clear you will be able to see the Spanish Basque Country.
Another one picturesque , the Old Fishermen's Port built for inshore fishing. Most of the fishermen have disappeared and small and endearing restaurants have been installed in their homes that offer fresh fish and seafood. Like for example the mythical Chez Albert that has managed to maintain a pleasant and authentic atmosphere.
Scan the horizon from Rocher du Basta , an unparalleled enclave in the Pays Basque to watch the sunset.
Biarritz: “the queen of beaches and the beach of kings”.
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