Holiday rentals and lettings in Biarritz

Nice holiday rentals close to the beach

For comfortable and family-friendly holiday lettings in Biarritz, you can find plenty of properties outside the urban area, close to the Golf course, Cité de l’Océan or near the airport. The residential areas are quiet and perfect for those looking for tranquillity. These rentals offer gardens and patios, and some of them have lovely swimming pools and outdoor areas for the kids to play. If you are looking for a central holiday rental in Biarritz, closer to the old town of the city, you will find a wide array of options. Some rentals are near the main beaches - La Côte des Basques and Grande Plage. This allows visitors to walk to the main landmarks, go to the beach and enjoy the city vibes.

Charming rentals, rural accommodation and modern lettings

Many properties accommodate up to 6 people, including pets. In the centre, rentals are a bit smaller, which is great for small groups and couples. The holiday lettings in Biarritz have the following features:

• Traditional French architecture with the stately decor
• Modern and stylish interiors
• Decorated balconies
• Fully equipped properties

Between Spain and the Cantabrian Sea

Biarritz is an elegant seaside town of about 24,500 inhabitants in Southwestern France’s Basque coast. It is a popular holiday destination, especially for those who want to practice surfing on its long sandy beaches. It is said that surfing in Europe began here on the Plage de la Cotê des Basques and now it is a popular activity with very deep roots. With famous beaches, secluded coves, therapeutic waters and amazing surfing culture, Biarritz is an atmosphere of contrasts. A natural formation is one of Biarritz’s symbols - the Rocher de la Vierge. This rocky outcrop is a landmark with a statue of the Virgin Mary. Visitors can access it by crossing the footbridge and getting sweeping and dramatic views of the Bay of Biscay. The great eateries and holiday rentals in Biarritz with a sea view will complete a unique stay in a setting like this.

Exceptional summer retreat

For an exceptional location to explore various towns, you can find a holiday rental in Bidart or visit San Sebastián, Arcangues and Bayonne. Saint-Martin Cape is where the lighthouse stands and is the limit of the sandy coast, stretching from Anglet to Gironda and the rugged coastline of the Basque Country. This is a unique destination that European and Russian nobility used to choose as the summer retreat. What was once a little town with the main activity centred in the old port is now getting more interesting and becoming a trendy spa destination and, as we said, a surfing mecca.

Biarritz for surfing lovers

The dreamy beaches and perfect surfing spots make Biarritz the epicentre of surfing in France. If you are wondering when is the best time to go surfing, it depends on your surfing ability. April to October is ideal for beginners. Experienced surfers head to Plage des Cotês des Basques or get a holiday rental in Hossegor and explore surrounding beaches in Anglet, just north of Biarritz, such as VVF Beach. The sport in this town became popular when “The Sun Also Rises” was filmed. Locals adopted it, and now it is the mecca for wave riders. Therefore is no surprise that Laird Hamilton or three-time world champion Tom Curren choose Biarritz to practice on their boards. If you want to become a good surfer, you have great schools that will give you initial contact with this sport. Jo Moraiz Surf School or Hastea Surf School Biarritz are two good options. Even if you get a villa for rent in Azur, you can take less than an hour's drive to start surfing.

Biarritz for beach lovers

The beaches in Biarritz are one of the symbols of the city. The long stretches of sand and seaweed are full of iodine, with great benefits for the human body. Plage Miramar is quieter among its beaches, but not recommended for children or surfing because of the strong currents. The most popular and big one is the Grand Plage, in the heart of Biarritz and close to eateries and shopping areas. Plage Miramar is a small sheltered beach ideal for swimming, and Plage Milady is ideal for families with children. Surfers head to Plage de la Côte des Basques and Plage Marbella. Alternatively, take a chance and drive for two hours to explore the loveliest beaches in Bordeaux. If you have a holiday rental in Arcachon, you can enjoy the Bordeaux region before visiting Biarritz.

1. Practice some golf
2. Time for gourmands to enjoy the Basque cuisine
3. Enjoy dinner by the sea
4. Experience surf without getting wet at Cité de l’Océan et du Surf
5. Visit Anglet

1. Practice some golf

Surfing is not the only sport you can practice in Biarritz. Get a private holiday letting in Biarritz and enjoy 12 large golf courses open all year round because of the perfect climate conditions. You have two excellent golf clubs in the city to enjoy a great game. Golf Biarritz-Le Phare is a technical golf course of 86.485 acres (35 ha) and Par 69, featuring a unique training centre. Then, NAS Golf Chiberta is the most prestigious golf club in France for its privileged location amongst the sea and a lake and the woods of Chiberta. It’s an exceptional setting for this 9-hole, Par 70.

2. Time for gourmands to enjoy the Basque cuisine

As a coastal town, Biarritz offers the best gastronomy with fresh ingredients for its recipes straight from the sea. You can find high-quality products in Les Halles Market, an iconic spot where tradition can be experienced. The restaurants along the port are the best ones to enjoy the local gastronomy. Dodin, in Grande Plage, is a good one to try local recipes if you live in a house rental in Biarritz. Campagne et Gourmandises restaurant, which specialises in Basque cuisine, is great for sampling some oysters and marinated mussels. Beef on skewers, interesting salads, the classic paella or some foie gras are also other delicacies you can indulge your taste buds with.

3. Enjoy dinner by the sea

Port des Pêcheurs is a small port built by Napoleon in the 1800s. It is easily reached after a pleasant walk along the scenic path from the Musée de la Mer. Admire the high walls protecting the small boats and enjoy a nice meal with seafood and fresh fish at the restaurants. These restaurants used to be the fishermen's houses, and now they are lovely spots for a nice and romantic dinner when the sun starts to go down. Alternatively, enjoy the sea in other towns in the region by getting a villa in Cap Ferret.

4. Experience surf without getting wet at Cité de l’Océan et du Surf

If you are interested in culture, the museum is a strikingly modern building that explores the relationship of Biarritz with the ocean. There are several exhibits telling the story. Children will enjoy the interactive exhibits as well as the multimedia display. Try the visual reality surf experience and the “bathyscaphe”, the 3D movie that takes you into the Gouf de Capbreton, a deep underwater chasm of the coast.

5. Visit Anglet

On the other side of Pointe Saint-Martin, you find Anglet, a place with beautiful beaches. This is where Côte d’Argent begins stretching up to Gironde Estuary. If you walk along the boardwalk, you will get panoramic and stunning views not far from Biarritz’s lighthouse. The beaches are great spaces of golden sand to fly kites with the kids, go for your running next to the ocean or practice some surfing. Plage des Corsairs is a great spot for it.