BIARRITZ Surf Camp, School & Tours,
Aquitaine | Basque Coast | France.

The Surfcamp | The Surf | The Packages | Basque Coast | The Trip

Extending in the southwestern corner of France, from Bordeaux to the Pyrenees mountains and the Spanish border, Aquitaine enjoys superb surfing conditions along its 160 miles of Atlantic Ocean coast. On the southern reaches of the Silver Coast, Hossegor is Europe’s surf Mecca and a world famous spot annual venue of the WCT Quiksilver Pro, while a short drive further south on the Basque Coast lies Biarritz, a reputed 19th century seaside resort and cradle of surf in Europe.

In this famous seaside resort, Biarritz Surfcamp is the perfect choice for those who wish to discover or improve their surf with an “all inclusive” formula. Within walking distance of the beach and town centre, the surfhouse is a charming loft house extending around an inner courtyard with wooden decked terrace and comfortable, semi private accommodation. The school is labeled as an official surf school by the French Surf Federation. Surfcamp ideal for beginners and teenagers. Guided surf tour from Hossegor to Mundaka for the accomplished surfer

The Surfcamp

The surfhouse also features a brand new appartment for more private accommodation, with 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms as well a lounge and open kitchen. Only for adults, as there is no supervision. 

A day at the surfcamp:

• Breakfast at the surfhouse
  
• Transfer to the beach for the morning surf session
  
• Lunch picnic at the beach
  
• Second surf session in the afternoon (optional)
  
• Back to the surfhouse for tea and free time till dinner
  
• Evening at the surfhouse watching the video analysis of the day and surf videos, reading surf magazines or chatting with friends in the lounge or on the terrace in season.

Teenagers

Minor of age (over 14 years old) are welcomed at the surfcamp. During their stay, they will be supervised 24 hours a day by the owner and his wife, while monitors will take care of them during surf lessons and during their free time.

The Surf

Surf School

The school is labeled as an official surf school by the French Surf Federation and all monitors have official trainer and lifeguard licenses. The school offers two surf options to cater to all tastes and necessities. The Intensive option includes two daily surf sessions, morning and afternoon, while the Leisure option includes only one surf session, morning or afternoon. Maximum 8 Students per monitor. Two daily surf session, morning and/or afternoon, of 1:30 H each. Transfers from the surfhouse to the beach and material (surfboard & wetsuits) provided.  All sessions are video taped and analyzed on the same evening back at the surfhouse.

Surf Tours

For the accomplished surfer (no coaching), this formula includes private accommodation in an independent house (no meals) and daily surf tours with a local guide to the best spots of the area, from Hossegor (France) to Mundaka (Spain). Ideal to discover some of the best waves in Europe without the hassle of driving around looking for waves - you will always be surfing the right spot at the right time ! Accommodation is offered at an independent townhouse, near the surfhouse, with 2 bedroom, bathroom, lounge, kitchen and garden. ONLY available outside school holidays.

Basque Coast Surf

The Basque Coast covers the last stretch of coast before the Spanish border marked by the Pyrenees mountains, between the Adour and Bidasoa estuary (Hendaye). The Basque Coast is the cradle of surf in Europe, a region rich in surf spots and surf culture. Famous surf spots include Lafitenia, Parlementia, Côte des Basques, Biarritz and Anglet. In stark contrast with the Silver Coast surfing background, the Basque Coast has a rocky shore formed by the last slopes of the Pyrenees mountains and variously oriented beaches, with some excellent and hollow reefs which hold huge swells for unforgettable surf sessions. Although many good surf spots are close to well populated towns - unlike the Silver Coast, the surfing crowd remain minimal for most of the year, except in August when it can get a bit crazy and surf localism rules at some spots.

The world famous surf spots around Hossegor, venue of many surf contests such as the WTC  Quicksilver Pro, are but a half an hour drive north of town on the Silver Coast. To the south, the Basque Coast extends across the border into Spain to San Sebastian and Bilbao. The best surf spots in the region are the world famous Mundaka and the reputed Sopelana and Zarautz surf spots.

The Packages

SURF CAMPS

Accommodation at the Surfhouse or the Apartment

WEEK SURFCAMP

Sunday PM - Saturday AM

• 6 Nights shared/private accommodation
  
• Full board
  
• Surfboard & wetsuit
  
• Video analysis
  
• Insurance
  
• Transfers to the beaches
  
• Transfers to Biarritz Airport/Train station
  
• ... Intensive Package: 2 Surf sessions daily (AM + PM) of 1:30 H each
  
• ... Leisure package: 1 Surf session daily (AM or PM) of 1:30 H each

WEEKEND SURFCAMP

Friday PM - Sunday PM

Same as above, but

• 2 Nights shared accommodation

SURF TOUR

Accommodation at the Townhouse

including:

• One week accommodation (no meals)
  
• Daily guided surftour to the best spots of the area, from Hossegor to Mundaka

Basque Coast

Extending in the southwestern corner of France from the Gironde Estuary - near Bordeaux, to the Pyrenees and the Spanish border, Aquitaine has a very varied landscape and cultural background. A former Roman province, the destiny of Aquitaine would be tied to the English crown for over three centuries - the legendary English King Richard "the Lion-Heart" spent most if his life here with his wife Eleonor of Aquitaine. Natural landscapes range from Perigord's forests and groves, to the famous Bordeaux wine growing region, the extensive Landes forest, the miles long sandy beaches of the Silver Coast, and the green pastures of Bearn and the Basque Country in the Pyrenees mountain range. Aquitaine's Perigord region is known as "the cradle of humanity" for its many prehistoric sites, shelters and caves with engravings and paintings from the Cro-Magnon era, some 20.000 years ago. The most famous one are the Lascaux Caves. 

Basque Coast

The Basque Coast covers the last stretch of coast before the Spanish border marked by the Pyrenees mountains, between the Adour and Bidasoa estuary (Hendaye).  Straddling across the border, from Bayonne in France to Bilbao in Spain, the Basque region has an original and specific culture with its own language, Euskera, and ancestral traditions reflected in Bayonne's popular summer festival, with its bullfights, Jai-alai and rugby matches. You can perfectly combines a surf trip to the Basque Coast with excursions to the beautiful, mountainous hinterland and the numerous historical cities and villages on both sides of the border. In winter, you can even combine surf and snowboarding sessions in the same day.

Biarritz

Biarritz is a world famous seaside resort since, in 1854, Napoleon III decided to spend the summer here for for his spanish wife, Empress Eugenia, and had a palace built in town. Since then, European royalties started to flock into town and Biarritz became the jet set's favorite summer spot. Although those legendary days are gone now, the resort has retained its classy grandeur and charm, and is still fashionable, although golfers and surfers have replaced the jet set nowadays - Biarritz is the cradle of surf and golf in continental Europe. 

The Trip

Biarritz

30 km. S of Hossegor

30 km. N of Hendaye/Irun (Spanish border)

Biarritz Train Station

TGV High Speed Train to Bordeaux-Paris + Connections to San Sebastian-Madrid (Spain)

Biarritz Regional Airport (BIQ), 5 km. 

Air France, Ryanair

San Sebastian Regional Airport (EAS), 35 km. 

In Hondarribia/Irun, Spain (French border): Iberia

Bordeaux International Airport (BOD), 200 km.

Air France, Iberia, Lufthansa, BA, Easyjet, Baboo

Other destinations in France

HOSSEGOR Surf House, Camp & School - Hossegor
SEIGNOSSE HOSSEGOR Surf Lodge & Camp - Seignosse

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