Possible activities

► On land
Four-wheel drive
Drive off on the smugglers' tracks for a 4-wheel drive raid and discover the superb panoramas of the Pays Basque..

Mountain Bike
Test your sense of direction, explore the inner Pays Basque on a mountain bike and enjoy the magnificent landscapes of this hilly country!

Hiking
Theme hikes combine walking and discovery. As you wander through the Pays Basque, alive with legend, you might catch a glimpse of a pottok, the little wild mountain horse…

Golf
Here, blue and green combine in perfect harmony. Golf courses with an ocean backdrop offer the perfect site to learn or perfect your swing.

Pelote basque
There are over 20 different forms of this sport, which thrills Basque audiences. The most popular, the pala, is played in frontons and the most spectacular, the cesta punta, in a jaï alaï. Choose your version!

► In the water

Thalassotherapy
A sea water jacuzzi heated at 34°, massages, seaweed wraps… the sea has plenty of benefits to offer for a well-deserved moment of relaxation!

Surf
Surf first appeared in Europe in Biarritz in 1957. Ever since, Biarritz has been considered as one of the best spots in the world with its exceptional waves. This is the ideal place to try out surfing.

Rafting

La Charlotte, le Pas de Roland, the rapids of the 3 Vagues… all these and more exciting passages await you on the Nive river, perfect for a first experience in running water. Hang on tight, a rodeo on inflatable rafts is quite an adrenaline rush!

► In the air

Helicopter
Get a bird's eye view of the Basque country, with its hills and valleys, between the Pyrénées and the Ocean, from a helicopter!
Or why not try out gliding or hang-gliding?

► Note
You can also go karting, horse-riding, etc. (see Leisure pages under the Tourism heading)