Question 1

What is the difference between Côte des Basques and Grande Plage?

Accepted Answer

Côte des Basques (to the south) is the longboard beach par excellence: long, soft waves ideal for beginners and longboarders, spectacular cliffside sunsets. Grande Plage (in town) is a more classic, busier beach break with variable conditions.

Question 2

Is Biarritz accessible from Spain?

Accepted Answer

Yes, San Sebastián is 50 km away (45 min via A63/AP-8). Hendaye (French-Spanish border) is 25 km. The Spanish Basque Country (Mundaka, Zarautz, Sopelana) is easily reachable by car. Excellent starting point for a Franco-Spanish road trip.

Question 3

How do you get to Biarritz from Paris?

Accepted Answer

TGV Paris Montparnasse–Biarritz (4h45, several departures per day). By plane: Biarritz–Anglet–Bayonne airport (Air France, Transavia flights from Paris Orly). By car: A10 then A63 (780 km, 6h30).

Biarritz — Basque Coast