Côte des Basques
Biarritz, France
A surf beach south of the centre, the heart of Biarritz's surfing culture.
Places in Côte des Basques
- Côte des Basques surf cafes Cafes buzzing with wave riders sharing stories over morning espresso.
Practical notes for Biarritz
- Best time to visit
- June to September offers the warmest weather and best surf conditions, though the town's mild climate makes it pleasant much of the year.
- Getting around
- Biarritz's town centre and beachfront are walkable; a car is useful for exploring the wider Basque coast.
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Language
- French. English is spoken in tourism and hotels.
- Timezone
- CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
- Current trends
- Biarritz continues attracting a food-forward crowd with Michelin-recognised restaurants like L'Impertinent and Cheri Bibi, part of a broader shift positioning the surf town as a legitimate culinary destination alongside its beach reputation.
Other neighborhoods in Biarritz
- Grande Plage area — The main beach and belle époque town centre, home to the Hotel du Palais and main promenade.
- Les Halles market district — The town's market district, dense with pintxos bars and casual restaurants.
Read the full Biarritz guide