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outdoors in Tierra y costa vasca : the essentials

Nature Reserves in Hendaye

Domaine d'Abbadia

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An absolutely spectacular journey where you can lose yourself all afternoon. There are lots of ways to go alone or with a guide. S

Hiking in Ascain

Larrun

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Larrun (in Basque) is visible from different parts of the Basque Country. Its silhouette is unmistakable, from which extends out a

Lakes in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Lake of Senpere

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This is a man-made lake and beach in the Basque town of Senpere (Saint-Pee-sur-Nivelle). It can get crowded in good weather. It's

Hiking in Hendaye

Coastal Path (Le Chemin de la Baie)

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This recently inaugurated 14 kilometer route runs through the three cities of the Bay of Txingudi: Hendaye-Irun and Hondarribia. T

Caves in Sare

Grottes de Sare

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From Vera de Bidasoa, we recommend a doing a trip to the Basque country to visit the town of Sare, where you have the opportunity

Hiking in Saint Jean de Luz

Corniche Basque

The coastal trail Basque Coast offers 25 miles of trails, ranging from Hendaye / Hendaye to Biarritz / Bidart, along the coast and

Hiking in Saint Jean de Luz

La Rhune Mountain

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Larrun (900 meters); Elevation: 1400 meters; Total time: 7 hours 30 minute walk. This summit is widely visited by tourists because

Hiking in Saint Jean de Luz

Pointe de Sainte Barbe

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One of a few places where you can enjoy exceptional views of the bay and the Basque coast. The hills, run from Hondarribia to Sain

Forests in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle

Senpere Forest

A pleasant forest where you can picnic. Before there were tables, but they were removed and now there is more of a camping atmosph

Bays in Saint Jean de Luz

Digue de Sainte-Barbe

The Bay of San Juan de Luz is probably one of the most beautiful in the Basque country. One of the places where I like to admire i

Gardens in Hendaye

Parc Belcenia

The place is great, not only for the view, but for the wide variety of activities that can be enjoyed within 500m: - skate zone -

Gardens in Saint Jean de Luz

Parc Ducontenia

Situated in the center of the city, this is a great place to relax, go for a walk or even have a picnic. Here is also where you wi

Viewpoints in Ainhoa

The Tres Cruces Collado

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Three huge white crosses visible from the center of town stand on top of a hill. To access them you must go to Calvary, climbing a

Viewpoints in Urrugne

Oratorio del Calvario

The Oratorio del Calvario is located on a 279 meter high hill called "Mount Calvary," which is only accessible by foot. With the b

Hiking in Saint Jean de Luz

Parcours de Sante

Among the Punta de Santa Barbara and the Cross of Archiloa there is a tour that's part of the coastal path of the Basque coast. It

Viewpoints in Guéthary

Pierre Lious Terrace

This is an excellent panoramic terrace situated in this beautiful French Basque town. Some benches allow you to take a moment to r

Hiking in Saint Jean de Luz

Promenade Jacques Thibaud

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This is a gorgeous walk starting from the traffic lights next to the sign for Handiplage (Disabled beach) that goes to the tip of

Hiking in Hendaye

Rose des Vents

Along the cliffs of the Abaddia reservation are some bunker ruins. On one of them, we find a compass rose. It was made in 1997 by

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