What to do on a rainy day?
Indoor activities, visits and great spots for wet weather.
Rainy day in the Landes? Our best ideas for a great day despite the weather: cinema, museums, shopping, spas and great restaurants.
Hammam Kafane
Oriental hammam over 150 m². Caldarium, tepidarium, scrub, four-handed massage, mint tea and pastries included.
Closed Sunday and Monday. Booking essential for rituals: call 05 58 48 14 58. Located on Route de Soorts, 100 m after the Sylvamar campsite entrance.
Bowling Laser Capbreton
8-lane LED bowling, laserquest over 250 m², arcade games, bar and snack. Open year-round.
Laser from age 8. Outside school holidays: closed Mon–Tue, open Wed from 2:30pm, Thu–Fri from 6pm, Sat–Sun from 2:30pm. Tel: 05 58 72 33 72.
Time Lapse — Escape Game
Immersive scenarios to solve in 60 minutes in custom-built sets. Open almost year-round, from age 8 depending on the scenario.
Online booking recommended at timelapse-hossegor.com. Open Tue–Sun from 10am (Sun from 11:30am). Closed Monday. Free parking on site.
Jaï Alaï d'Hossegor — Pelote basque
The first Jaï Alaï built in France (1958), a historic venue for Basque pelota. Introductory sessions in cesta punta, pala and chistera for all ages from 7, equipment provided. Professional matches on Monday and Wednesday evenings in summer.
Introductory sessions available year-round by reservation (1h30, from age 7). In summer: cesta punta matches on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7pm. Tel: 05 58 43 54 12.
Aquarium de Biarritz (Musée de la Mer)
Art Deco aquarium facing the Rocher de la Vierge: 5,000 marine species, seal pool, sharks, Caribbean lagoon. A must with children.
Open every day 9:30am–7pm (until 10pm in July–August). Tel: 05 59 22 75 40. Seal feeding at 10:30am and 5pm.
Cité de l'Océan (Biarritz)
Interactive ocean museum with immersive experiences: 5D surf simulator, virtual reality dive with 700 sharks, and an experience of the giant Belharra wave. Fun and educational, ideal for families with children aged 6+.
Open year-round. Summer (Jul-Aug): 9am-8pm. Off-season: 10am-7pm or 2pm-7pm depending on period. Adult €15, child (6-12) €11. Combined ticket Aquarium + Cité de l'Océan: €28. Allow 2-3h for the visit. Tel: 05 59 22 75 40.
Shopping surf & lifestyle
Surf shops, fashion, home decor and concept stores. Hossegor is home to major brands and independent designers.
Zone Pédebert (av. des Rémouleurs) for alternative and local boutiques. Town centre for surf brands (Quiksilver, Billabong, Rip Curl…).
Opening hours and availability may vary by season. We recommend checking before your visit.