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Things to see in Biarritz (France): 74 places and when to go
Biarritz is a city in France with around 145,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 74 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (28), History (14), Nature (12). The best known are Larrun, Château d'Abbadia and Bayonne Cathedral. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- France · 43.4733, -1.5616
- Population
- About 145,000
- Places
- 74 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (28) · History (14) · Nature (12) · Wildlife (7) · With kids (6) · Food and drink (6)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- BOD Bordeaux, 165 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Larrun, at 905 m.
What to see in Biarritz
The places in and around Biarritz, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- LarrunMountain in Navarre / France border19 km
- Château d'AbbadiaCastle in France19 km
- Bayonne CathedralCathedral located in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in France7.1 km
- Musée Bonnat-HelleuMuseum in Bayonne7.5 km
- Northern WayCultural property in Municipios del Camino, Spain8.2 km
- Bay of TxingudiBay in France and Spain22 km
- Castle of MarracqCastle in Bayonne6.4 km
- Hôtel du PalaisLuxury hotel in Biarritz, France1.5 km
- Biarritz AquariumAquarium in Biarritz1.2 km
- Villa ArnagaVilla in Cambo-les-Bains, France16 km
- Caves of SareArchaeological site in Sare, France23 km
- Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Jean-de-LuzChurch located in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in France13 km
- Maison de l'InfanteHouse in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France13 km
- Gaztelu Zahar gazteluaCastle22 km
- Hôtel PlazaHistory1.1 km
- Phare de SocoaLighthouse in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France13 km
- Église Notre-Dame de LahonceChurch located in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in France14 km
- Couvent des Récollets, CiboureConvent located in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in France13 km
- Plage de la Chambre d'Amour, AngletCave3.1 km
- Casino La PergolaHistory12 km
- Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-l'Aubépine d'AinhoaHermitage located in Pyrénées-Atlantiques, in France20 km
- Galbario /Mont Du CalvaireMountain in the French Pyrenees20 km
- Pic d'IbantelliSummit23 km
- ManttaleMountain in France22 km
And the other 50, by what you come to do:
- Nature: réserve naturelle régionale d'Errota Handia, réserve naturelle régionale de l'étang de Chourroumillas, Parc Ecologique Izadia, Río Bidasoa, ZEC Regata de Orabidea y Turbera de Arxuri
- With kids: AirFly64, Aquarium de Biarritz, Bid'a Parc, Planète Parcs, Schtroumpfland
- Hiking: Arrano Xola, Atxuria, Bera (GR11) - Ibardin (GR10), Cabane d'Usategieta, Baztan way, Way of Saint James through the Inland Route of the Basque Country, E04 Ruta Mendibai: Ereñotzu - Behobia, E15 Epaipide ibilbidea: Aritxulegi - Behobia, Enlace GR 11 - GR 12, Errobiko bidea - Bidasoa / Voie de la Nive - Bidassoa, Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne, Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne, European long distance path E9 - part France, GR 285 Ruta Mendibai, HRP Variante 1.2, HRP Variante 1.3, GR 10, Lakaingo lepoa - Bustitza, Larun, GR 11, Sendero Litoral Hendaya-Bidart, Sentier Littoral Bidart-Hendaye : tracé temporaire, Variante 1.1, Variante 2.1, Variante 2.2, Variante de Lesaka, Vuelta a Gipuzkoa
- Diving: Atlantic Pirogue, Tech Océan
- Food and drink: Au Chai de Bidart, Brasserie Bruel, Brasserie Zirtzil, Egiazki, La Clique, Txopinondo cidrerie artisanale basque
- Beaches: Belharra-Perdun, Ilbarritz, Plage de la Digue
- History: Redoubt of Zuhalmendi
- Hot springs: Thalmar
When to go to Biarritz
The best time to visit Biarritz is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:07
- FebPossible10:17
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:12
- MayBest time14:30
- JunBest time15:13
- JulBest time14:56
- AugBest time13:48
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:46
- NovPossible9:26
- DecPossible8:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47. In June, 74 of the 74 places are at their best.
When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Biarritz
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD, Bordeaux), 165 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- SAMES14 places32 km
- Ossès52 places34 km
- Moliets-et-Maâ6 places44 km
- Dax29 places49 km
- Sauveterre-de-Béarn14 places51 km
And all of France, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Biarritz?
The best known: Larrun, Château d'Abbadia, Bayonne Cathedral, Musée Bonnat-Helleu, Northern Way. In all, 74 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Biarritz?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 47.
How do you get to Biarritz?
The nearest main airport is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD), 165 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Biarritz as the destination and these 74 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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