{"id":7196,"date":"2026-04-13T14:58:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T12:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itsas-mendi.geek-tonic.dev\/tourisme-pays-basque\/tourisme-hendaye\/"},"modified":"2026-05-15T15:28:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:28:51","slug":"tourism-hendaye","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/itsas-mendi.geek-tonic.dev\/en\/tourism-basque-country\/tourism-hendaye\/","title":{"rendered":"Hendaye"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Campsite<\/strong> near Hendaye<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Just 10 kilometers from our Saint-Jean-de-Luz campsite<\/a>, Hendaye is the last town on the Basque coast before Spain. Situated in an exceptional<\/strong> setting<\/strong> between the Atlantic Ocean and the first Pyrenean<\/strong> mountains<\/strong>, Hendaye captivates visitors with its long sandy beach, its remarkable heritage and its immediate proximity to the Spanish Basque Country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To visit Hendaye is to discover a family seaside resort<\/strong> par excellence, where the gentle way of life combines with the natural and cultural riches of the Franco-Spanish border. To prepare your visit, visit the officialHendaye Tourist Office<\/a> website. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Hendaye, a<\/strong> family seaside resort<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

With its 3 kilometers of fine sandy beach, Hendaye is a family favorite on the Basque Coast. The water reaches 23\u00b0C at the height of summer, and the protected bay offers ideal swimming conditions<\/strong> for children. The beach, bordered by a long promenade, is one of the largest and safest on the Basque coast. Supervised in season, it boastsfamily-friendly facilities<\/strong>: lifeguard posts, playgrounds, restaurants and shops nearby.Tourism in Hendaye is not limited to the beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The town has preserved its natural environment and has been awarded the ” Ville sensible \u00e0 l’environnement<\/strong> ” label. The sinuous curves of the Bidassoa, the border river between France and Spain, offer a peaceful setting for walks and bike rides<\/strong>. Ile des Faisans<\/a>, located on the Bidassoa, has witnessed the passage of great men and major historical events, including the signing of the Treaty of the Pyrenees in 1659. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The Abbadia estate<\/strong> and the ch\u00e2teau-observatory<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Domaine d’Abbadia<\/a> is one of the natural<\/strong> and heritage<\/strong> gems<\/strong> of the Basque Coast. Its spectacular cliffs overlook the ocean and offer breathtaking panoramas of the Basque coastline. Classed as a protected natural site<\/strong>, the estate is criss-crossed by hiking trails accessible to all, perfect for a family stroll or a nature outing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of the estate stands the Abbadia chateau-observatory<\/strong>, a richly decorated neo-Gothic residence built in the 19th century for Antoine d’Abbadie, explorer and scientist with a passion for astronomy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Owned by the Acad\u00e9mie des Sciences<\/strong>, the ch\u00e2teau is open to the public and reveals a fascinating interior, with period furniture, orientalist frescoes, a chapel and an astronomical observatory still in operation. A must-see for lovers of heritage<\/strong> and curiosities<\/strong>! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"Basque Activities in Hendaye<\/strong> and at the gateway to Spain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Activities in Hendaye are many and varied. On the ocean side, surf<\/strong> and paddle<\/strong> schools welcome beginners and advanced surfers to the beach spots. Hiking<\/strong> enthusiasts can follow the coastal path along the Basque coast to Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/a>, offering breathtaking views of the cliffs and ocean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cyclists can take advantage of the V\u00e9lodyss\u00e9e<\/strong> and the cycle<\/strong> paths<\/strong> linking Hendaye to neighboring towns, while the proximity ofSpain<\/a> is of particular interest to the curious. The towns ofIrun <\/strong>andHondarribia<\/strong> (Fontarrabia) can be reached in just a few minutes, on foot, by boat or by car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hondarribia, with its colorful houses, medieval alleyways and pintxos, is an escapade<\/strong> not to be missed. Cross-border exchanges are facilitated by the Consorcio Bidasoa-Txingudi, which unites the three communes around common projects. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What to see and do<\/strong> in Hendaye<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Here are the must-see sites for your visit to Hendaye:<\/p>\n\n\n\n