What to do in Biarritz

Activities, attractions and tours
Biarritz

Biarritz Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Biarritz has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Biarritz is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Biarritz to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Biarritz Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Biarritz.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Biarritz attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Top places to visit

1. Cote des Basques

Côte des Basques is one of Biarritz’s most famous beaches. Come here to enjoy spectacular coastal scenery and relaxed walks, learn to surf and attend summer festivals. Since the 1950s, Côte des Basques has been widely considered to be the heartland of Europe’s surfing culture.
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Cote des Basques featuring rocky coastline and a coastal town

2. Grand Beach

In a city famous for its wonderful beaches, Grand Beach (Grand Plage) stands out as one of Biarritz’s most picturesque. The beach fronts Biarritz’s city center and has the gentle waves of the Atlantic Ocean lapping at its shores. Grand Plage is a popular spot for families, keen photographers and watersports enthusiasts.
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Grand Beach

3. Biarritz Aquarium

Enjoy a fascinating display of ocean life and maritime history at the Sea Museum (Musée de la Mer). Get within touching distance of sharks, spot multicolored fish and witness playful seals being fed. Learn about the various seas and oceans of the Gulf Stream.
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Sea Museum

4. Biarritz Lighthouse

Visit the Biarritz Lighthouse (Phare de Biarritz) for unbeatable views of Biarritz’s city center, sweeping coastline and the Pyrenees mountains. Relax in the surrounding park or enjoy picturesque coastal walks. The 240-foot (73-meter) tall whitewashed lighthouse dates back to the 1830s. It towers above Cape Hainsart, the dividing point between France’s Basque and Landes coastline.
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Biarritz Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse

5. Old Harbor

At the heart of Biarritz’s picturesque Old Harbor (Port Vieux) is the horseshoe-shaped Plage du Port Vieux (Old Harbor Beach). Sheltered from the wind and waves by a rocky cove, the beach offers calm swimming conditions and is popular with locals and families with young children. Sit on the golden sand and enjoy views across the Bay of Biscay. Keep an eye out for members of the Les Ours Blancs (The White Bears), a historic swimming club that meets to swim every day of the year.
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Old Harbor which includes a coastal town and rocky coastline

6. Virgin's Rock

The Virgin’s Rock (Rocher de la Vierge) is a rocky outcrop featuring a symbolic statue perched atop an observation deck facing Biarritz’s Port Vieux (Old Harbor). Come here to see a statue idolized by sailors and to enjoy fantastic views. Enjoy scenic coastal walks in the surrounding area to visit other major attractions of Biarritz.
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Virgin\'s Rock featuring views, general coastal views and landscape views

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Old Harbor which includes a bay or harbor

Biarritz City Centre

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Travelers come to Biarritz City Centre for its seaside views, and you can see top attractions like Casino Barriere and Arty Art Deco while you're in town.

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