A town facing the Atlantic.
Biarritz feels very different from Mediterranean resorts. Atlantic winds, tides and waves shape the town. From Grande Plage to the cliffs and the Rocher de la Vierge, the coastline has an energy reflected in its seaside history. Historic architecture speaks of fashionable holidays without erasing the Basque identity.
A walk might begin around the Rocher de la Vierge, Grande Plage and Biarritz lighthouse. These landmarks are different, yet together they reveal the identity of Biarritz: a sense of place, architectural memory and everyday habits. Across the Basque coast, visitors and residents do not necessarily see the same things. The destination deserves more than a handful of familiar images.




