Area

Description
 

• Things to see in Hendaye:
  The Château of Antoine d’Abbadie, Saint-Vincent church, the markets of Hendaye, the Moorish-style casino, the marina, the bay of Txingudi, the île aux oiseaux (island of birds), The Domaine d’Abbadia (protected natural site: discover the fauna, flora, geology, etc)…

The surrounding area
 

• The Basque coast:  Biarritz and its long seaside promenades, the Chapelle Impériale, the St Martin church, the Museum of Chocolate, the History Museum, the Marine museum and its aquariums… 

 
• Bayonne and its Vauban fortifications, the gothic cathedral, the cloisters and the Museum of Bonnat, the Chapel of Madeleine at Bidart, the Museum of Saraléguinea Art at Guéthary, the lake of Chiberta at Anglet, Saint-Jean-de-Luz with its square and tour of Maison Louis XIV and Maison de l’Infante, Ciboure and the Villa Leihorra, Sare and the prehistoric caves and Aïnhoa, two of the most beautiful villages in France…    
 
• In the Nive valley: Cambo-les-Bains (Edmond Rostand museum), Bidarray (pottok nature reserve), Louhossoa (weaving workshops). Further away, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (Bishops’ Prison, Navarrese pottery).
   
• Colourful and flavoursome gastronomy: Bayonne, Hasparren with its Antton chocolates, Mauléon and Ossès (cheeses and duck foies gras), Espelette (and its famous peppers), Sare and Villefranque for their cakes, jams and tarts, the winery of Irouleguy at Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry.
   
• Nearby in Spain: Fontarrabie, San Sebastian…
   
• Our suggestions :
  - Discover the best walking, hiking and trekking ideas in Basque country!
  - Download free of charge a selection of 10 hiking itineraries extracted from the " Guide Rando 64 - Of Nive in the Basque coast "
  - Consult the list of the conducted tours which will allow you to discover the legends and the history of your holiday resort.

Leisure
  

• Golf : Several 18-hole golf courses in the region: Fontarrabie (6 km), La Nivelle (11 km), Chantaco (12 km), Biarritz (31 km), Arcangues (32 km), Bassussary (35 km), Chiberta (35 km), Souraïde (35 km), Hossegor (59 km), Seignosse (64 km), Moliets (86 km).
   
• Water activities:
  1 km from water sports centre (sailing, windsurfing) located at the fishing port. 
   
• 1 km from Tennis Club Hendayais (13 courts).
   
• Basque pelota: 5 km from Trinquet Ignacio.
   
• Approximately 3 km from the local swimming pool.
   
• Hendaye casino located 100 m from the aparthotel.

Events
 

• January: Fêtes de Bixintxo (patron celebrations: activities, rides, choirs, food...)
   
• February: Carnival
   
  
• Every Wednesday at 2.30pm: Guided tour of the town of Hendaye
   
• Every 4th Sunday of the month: Flea market - Place Sokoburu (50 m from the aparthotel)

Shops and services
 

• 50 m from shops and 3 km from supermarkets in Hendaye town.
   
• Markets (all year round): Wednesday mornings in Hendaye town and Saturday mornings at Place Sokoburu at Hendaye beach