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About Pyrenees-Atlantiques

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Pyrenees-Atlantiques attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Blancpignon

Blancpignon

12 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Football ground
Ilbarritz

Ilbarritz

13 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Biarritz

Biarritz

16 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Bidart

Bidart

15 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Sup surfing
Akotze-Acotz

Akotze-Acotz

13 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Sup surfing
Xuxuenia

Xuxuenia

14 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Maribernatenia

Maribernatenia

12 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Hendaye

Hendaye

10 beaches
Cliffs • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Sopite

Sopite

8 beaches
Cliffs • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Sup surfing
Socoa - Zokoa

Socoa - Zokoa

11 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
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Pyrenees-Atlantiques Best beaches

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Milady Beach
Milady Beach
Milady Beach
Senior friendly
Plage de Milady

Milady Beach

Ilbarritz 0.7 km
Very good
8.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
5.7 Amenities index
Plage du Port Vieux
Plage du Port Vieux
Plage du Port Vieux

Plage du Port Vieux

Biarritz 0.7 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded
4.3 Amenities index
Plage d'Erromardie
Plage d'Erromardie
Plage d'Erromardie
Senior friendly

Plage d'Erromardie

Iratzea 0.5 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
6.7 Amenities index
Plage d'Ilbarritz
Plage d'Ilbarritz
Plage d'Ilbarritz
Good for Relax

Plage d'Ilbarritz

Ilbarritz 0.7 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Very crowded • Large low tide
3.8 Amenities index
Grande Plage
Grande Plage
Grande Plage
Senior friendly

Grande Plage

Maribernatenia 1.3 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6 Amenities index
Plage de Biarritz
Plage de Biarritz
Plage de Biarritz
Good for Relax

Plage de Biarritz

Biarritz 0.1 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Very crowded • Large low tide
4.3 Amenities index
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Popular types of Pyrenees-Atlantiques beaches

Uncrowded
Uncrowded
Fine sand
Fine sand
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Wild
Wild
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 16 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Pyrenees-Atlantiques.

Sandy beaches in Pyrenees-Atlantiques

Plage du Port Vieux

Plage du Port Vieux
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Biarritz 0.7 km
Plage d'Erromardie

Plage d'Erromardie
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Iratzea 0.5 km
Plage d'Ilbarritz

Plage d'Ilbarritz
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Ilbarritz 0.7 km
Grande Plage

Grande Plage
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Maribernatenia 1.3 km
Plage de Biarritz

Plage de Biarritz
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Biarritz 0.1 km
Plage du Pavillon Royal

Plage du Pavillon Royal
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Ilbarritz 1.2 km
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Long beaches in Pyrenees-Atlantiques

Milady Beach
Plage de Milady

Milady Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
France, Ilbarritz 0.7 km
Plage d'Erromardie

Plage d'Erromardie
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Iratzea 0.5 km
Plage d'Ilbarritz

Plage d'Ilbarritz
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Ilbarritz 0.7 km
Plage de Biarritz

Plage de Biarritz
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Biarritz 0.1 km
Plage du Pavillon Royal

Plage du Pavillon Royal
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Ilbarritz 1.2 km
Plage d'Uhabia

Plage d'Uhabia
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
France, Xuxuenia 0.7 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Pyrenees-Atlantiques

Milady Beach
Plage de Milady

Milady Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
France, Ilbarritz 0.7 km
Plage d'Erromardie

Plage d'Erromardie
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Iratzea 0.5 km
Plage d'Ilbarritz

Plage d'Ilbarritz
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Ilbarritz 0.7 km
Grande Plage

Grande Plage
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Maribernatenia 1.3 km
Plage de Biarritz

Plage de Biarritz
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Biarritz 0.1 km
Plage du Pavillon Royal

Plage du Pavillon Royal
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Ilbarritz 1.2 km
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Good for surfing beaches in Pyrenees-Atlantiques

Milady Beach
Plage de Milady

Milady Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
France, Ilbarritz 0.7 km
Plage d'Ilbarritz

Plage d'Ilbarritz
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Ilbarritz 0.7 km
Grande Plage

Grande Plage
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Maribernatenia 1.3 km
Plage du Pavillon Royal

Plage du Pavillon Royal
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Ilbarritz 1.2 km
Plage de Lafitenia

Plage de Lafitenia
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Akotze-Acotz 1 km
La Madrague

La Madrague
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble
France, Blancpignon 2.6 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Pyrenees-Atlantiques, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 9.
  • An important clarification, 8 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Pyrenees-Atlantiques is less than 500 meters. 16 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of Pyrenees-Atlantiques beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Pyrenees-Atlantiques's beaches

Milady Beach
6 Eamon Callahan

The waves are too rough for swimming, but perfect for surfers. Some days, the sand is too firm to relax on. On Monday, the local authorities were drilling nearby all morning.

Plage du Port Vieux
10 Avery Patel

This is the ideal spot to enjoy your summer!

Plage d'Ilbarritz
10 Safir Malik

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Plage du Pavillon Royal
10 Liam Landon

The sandy beach and the long waves are perfect for children and their bodyboards.

Plage de Lafitenia
10 Kellan Brooks

The service was fantastic! The staff was incredibly friendly and always ready to assist. The bikes provided were of excellent quality, suitable for any type of terrain.

Plage d'Uhabia
10 Mathieu "Riviere" Riviere

This beach boasts a stunning view of the sea, making it a must-visit destination.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 8 beaches in the region, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the region is August - air temperature during this time warms up to 25.4°C and water up to 22.1°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 10.5°C and water to 12.9°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Pyrenees-Atlantiques? In total there are 16 beaches and the most popular is Milady Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Pyrenees-Atlantiques

Plage du Port Vieux

Plage du Port Vieux
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Biarritz 0.7 km
Plage de Lafitenia

Plage de Lafitenia
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
France, Akotze-Acotz 1 km
Plage de Biarritz

Plage de Biarritz
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Biarritz 0.1 km
Bidart Beach
Plage de Bidart

Bidart Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
France, Bidart 0.5 km
Plage de Senix

Plage de Senix
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom
France, Akotze-Acotz 0.7 km
Plage d'Ilbarritz

Plage d'Ilbarritz
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
France, Ilbarritz 0.7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Pyrenees-Atlantiques?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Pyrenees-Atlantiques, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 16 beaches in total, of which about 1 can be called high-rated.

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