Fasthotel in Biarritz
The fame of Biarritz, a small fishing village that became a seaside resort known throughout the world, was born with sea bathing and the beginnings of thalassotherapy. Bidart, right next to Biarritz, is located between Bayonne and Saint de Jean de Luz, Hendaye and Irun on the border with Spain. Close to Biarritz beach and city center: the Relais Fasthôtel Biarritz Bidart welcomes you to its quality budget hotel, on the holiday route, for your business trips and stopovers as well as for your surfing, golf, discovery of the hinterland, vacations and tourism in the Basque Country.
Biarritz Ocean
In the early 60s, it also became the reference for surf culture in Europe. Born in Biarritz, surfing boosted its economy and set the pace for major competitions at the surf-art market during the MIACS in the spring. Golf is also a "national" sport in Biarritz and the region. Of course, rugby is king in the land of Biarritz Olympique Pays Basque. Mountains, outdoor sports and of course skiing in the Pyrenees also offer beautiful nature escapes. Leaving the coast, another world opens up, from caves that bear witness to prehistory to the authentic territories of the hinterland. Basque conviviality always rhymes with a generous table and the beautiful products of its land and mountains.
- The Cité de l'Océan in Biarritz: original contemporary architecture created by great architects, hosting 12 universes between science, environment and history of the oceans, from the origins of humanity to the preservation of biodiversity.
- The "Planète Chocolat" museum in Biarritz: created by a master chocolatier from Biarritz, it brings together collections of utensils and equipment related to the art of chocolate and offers gourmet workshops and activities!
Golf Biarritz, Ilbarritz - Bidart and Basque Country
The region is a paradise for golfers. There are 10 golf courses around Biarritz within a radius of about fifty kilometers! Close to your Fasthôtel Biarritz Bidart hotel is the Ilbarritz International Training Center with its 9-hole golf course, very affordable. Take the opportunity to practice before tackling the 18 holes of the region's large "greens" and the prestigious Biarritz course.
September - Biarritz Cup, golf: since 1898, it is the oldest golf competition in France reserved for amateurs who play the tournament in very professional conditions. This high-level gathering welcomes an audience of more than 7000 people and 500 participants each year.
Between Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz: surfing and beaches!
The Atlantic coast offers miles of beach along the ocean. Right next to Biarritz and before Saint Jean de Luz, in a more natural environment, the village of Bidart has retained a traditional character. Its beaches in the center, Ilbarritz, Pavillon Royal, Erretegia, Uhabia and Parlementia extend over 5 km and are a delight for surfers, wave lovers and families. At the Fasthôtel Biarritz Bidart, 5 minutes from the beaches of Bidart and Biarritz, you will find a quality and economical hotel to enjoy your weekends, getaways and holidays by the ocean. (The Best Beach Hotels)
It was in Biarritz, the European capital of surfing, that the first waves were surfed at the end of the 50s by an American, leading to the creation of the first French surf club in 1962. Since then, surf culture has been part of the heritage of the Biarritz region in Saint Jean de Luz. Among the major surfing competitions, in July, the "Roxy Pro", the women's longboard world championship, is a must! Surfing and board sports also generate a dynamic economic activity and major surf brands such as Quiksilver, Billabong, and Rip Curl are companies born in Biarritz and the region.
Art & surf: in spring, the MIACS, International Market of Art Dedicated to Surfing is a unique event dedicated to contemporary surf art. It brings together nearly fifty artists, sculptors, painters, photographers, graphic designers inspired by surf culture from its gestures to its way of life. In May, sometimes overlapping with June. International Surf Film Festival of Anglet: every year, generally just before July 14, the best of surf films are in competition.
Basque Country: lands and flavors
- Espelette pepper is emblematic of the region. It accompanies traditional recipes as well as the creations of young starred chefs. It is also part of the landscape with its deep red color and which draws garlands on the facades of the houses of the village of Espelette when drying in the open air.
- Hams and charcuterie, the tastiest from Basque pork, are sold in inns, markets and fairs dedicated to them. The famous sheep's cheese from the Pyrenees is enjoyed with black cherry jam from the village of Itxassou.
- Ossau-Iraty, the traditional sheep's milk cheese from the Basque Country and Béarn has been recognized as an AOC since 1980 and as an AOP, Protected Designation of Origin since 1996, it comes from the ancestral know-how of the shepherds of the Pyrenees. A cheese route allows you to discover the producers.
- Chocolate, Bayonne's flagship specialty, is expertly crafted by artisans throughout the region, all the way to Biarritz.
Biarritz: festivals and celebrations
June: Les Casetas de Biarritz: from 19pm to 2am, these evenings open the season in around fifteen bars, bodegas and restaurants at the foot of the cliffs and on the beach around tapas. DJs on the decks, they continue in a very festive way late into the night. 5 evenings mid-June.
July - The Big Festival of Biarritz: rap, rock, electro, the program reflects the trends of the French scene with headliners on summer tour. From 12 p.m. to 21 p.m.: a village on the Côte des Basques and after the concerts at the Stade Aguilera and the Halle d'Iraty, "La big boite" at the Casino Barrière in Biarritz. Mid-July, 4 days - 4 nights.
October - Biarritz Latin America Festival: feature and short films, fiction and documentary films from the cinema and literature side, a Latin American village, concerts... the Biarritz Festival entirely dedicated to Latin American cinema and culture For film buffs End of September, beginning of October, one week.
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