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Sporting events
 

Pelote Basque

Pelote is the leading sport in the Pays Basque. Biarritz hosts significant professional cesta punta competitions, offering the audience captivating, spectacular matches.

- Euskal Jaï
(Professional cesta punta matches)
Parc des sports Aguilera
- Tel. +33 (0)5 59 23 91 09/89 99

- Plaza Berri International tournament
of 'main nue' (bare hand) 42, Av. Foch
Tel. +33 (0)5 59 22 15 72 Surf Pro

Surf Pro

During the season, Biarritz is the venue for many national and international competitions.

 

Please contact the Tourist Office at +33 (0)5 59 22 44 66 or the Sports Department at +33 (0)5 59 41 59 41 for further information.





 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

Horse races

Trotting races in july
Every summer, night trotting races are an event not to be missed. Come and place a bet on your favourite horse! Refreshments and dining available

 

-Hippodrome des Fleurs Avenue du lac Marion Tel. +33 (0)5 59 23 11 56 (race course) Tel. +33 (0)5 59 41 27 34 (trotting races)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Rugby
Biarritz, like all South-West France, worships rugby. Rugby is a tradition here, like surfing and pelote basque. The red and white players of the Biarritz Olympique are one of the leading European teams. The French championship starts in August every year. One or two matches are played at home…
An event not to be missed by all rugby lovers!


Biarritz Olympique Pays-Basque
Official website of the BOPB
http://www.bo-pb.com