Atlantic Selection local guide

Nearby day trips

Day trips around Capbreton & Hossegor.

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20-30 min en voiture

Bayonne

Old town with colourful facades, Gothic cathedral, Basque museum, Cazenave chocolate and Bayonne ham. Bayonne festivals in early August.

Saturday morning market at the Halles. Allow 1h for parking — use the arenas car park.

25-35 min en voiture

Biarritz

Rocher de la Vierge, Grande Plage, Côte des Basques, Belle Époque architecture and surfing. A legendary seaside resort.

Biarritz Aquarium (Rocher de la Vierge) ideal in wet weather. Paid parking in high season.

45-60 min en voiture

San Sebastián (Espagne)

World-renowned gastronomy, lively old town, La Concha beach, pintxos and wine bars.

Pintxos in the Gros district or the old town. Bring a passport or ID card.

30-60 min

Villages basques

Espelette (chilli pepper, half-timbered houses), Saint-Jean-de-Luz (harbour, beach, macarons), Ainhoa (officially listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France).

Can be done as a day circuit. Leave early to avoid the crowds in Espelette in high season.

30-40 min en voiture

Le Courant d'Huchet

Coastal river classified as a nature reserve that winds through pine forests and marshes before reaching the ocean at Moliets. Boat trip with the Bateliers du Courant d'Huchet, or walking along the banks.

Allow 1h45 to 2h45 for the boat trip depending on the option (booking recommended with the Bateliers du Courant d'Huchet in Léon). Walking is free and unrestricted. An exceptional setting, off the beaten track.

20-25 min en voiture

Lac de Soustons & Vieux-Boucau

Large natural lake surrounded by pine forests, ideal for swimming, sailing and paddleboarding. Nearby Vieux-Boucau offers calm beaches and the Port d'Albret.

Calmer and more family-friendly than the Hossegor beaches. Ideal with children or for a change of scenery.

Opening hours and availability may vary by season. We recommend checking before your visit.