Guidebook for Anglet

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Guidebook for Anglet

Sightseeing

From the beaches of the Chambre d'Amour bordered by bandstands and pavement cafés, to the beach of La Barre, set out to find your location on foot or on a bicycle and admire the waves.
55 locals recommend
Promenade de la Chambre d'Amour
Promenade de la Chambre d'Amour
55 locals recommend
From the beaches of the Chambre d'Amour bordered by bandstands and pavement cafés, to the beach of La Barre, set out to find your location on foot or on a bicycle and admire the waves.
The best view of the town (open Sat-Sun 3-7pm), the 240ft lighthouse to the north of the beach. The 248 steps are worth it for the glorious sight of golden beaches and the grand Pyrenees.
211 locals recommend
Phare de Biarritz
211 locals recommend
The best view of the town (open Sat-Sun 3-7pm), the 240ft lighthouse to the north of the beach. The 248 steps are worth it for the glorious sight of golden beaches and the grand Pyrenees.
From Fisherman’s Wharf on the great bay, you can cross a bridge to the huge rock with a statue of the Virgin Mary. Be warned, you may have to fight the wind and spray of the Atlantic!
285 locals recommend
Rocher de la Vierge
285 locals recommend
From Fisherman’s Wharf on the great bay, you can cross a bridge to the huge rock with a statue of the Virgin Mary. Be warned, you may have to fight the wind and spray of the Atlantic!

Entertainment & Activities

Alongside the skating rink, an skate park has been laid out with a street area (two half-pipes and other modules) for rollers, skateboarding and BMX. A dedicated area is also available for toddlers.
18 locals recommend
La Barre station
18 locals recommend
Alongside the skating rink, an skate park has been laid out with a street area (two half-pipes and other modules) for rollers, skateboarding and BMX. A dedicated area is also available for toddlers.
This museum illustrates the town’s whaling past and includes a spectacular aquarium. There’s a shark cave, the chance to see resident seals being fed, and a whole room devoted to regional birds.
442 locals recommend
Le Musée de la mer
442 locals recommend
This museum illustrates the town’s whaling past and includes a spectacular aquarium. There’s a shark cave, the chance to see resident seals being fed, and a whole room devoted to regional birds.
Guided tours of the caves under the Pyrénées.
90 locals recommend
Sare Caves
90 locals recommend
Guided tours of the caves under the Pyrénées.
The main theatre in Biarritz is the Gare du Midi, hosting daily shows including plays, rock concerts and ballet.
21 Avenue Maréchal Foch
21 Avenue Maréchal Foch
The main theatre in Biarritz is the Gare du Midi, hosting daily shows including plays, rock concerts and ballet.
This is a fabulous golf course. Winding its way through pine woods and along the sea shore. A very good test of golf with some superb holes.
59 locals recommend
NAS Golf Chiberta
104 Bd des Plages
59 locals recommend
This is a fabulous golf course. Winding its way through pine woods and along the sea shore. A very good test of golf with some superb holes.
A cinq minutes des plages et en bordure de la forêt de Chiberta, le Club Hippique de la Côte Basque accueille depuis plus de 50 ans les cavaliers venus de tous horizons. Sa facilité d’accès, ses infrastructures, sa cavalerie et la qualité de son enseignement font qu’aujourd’hui, avec près de 500 licenciés, le CHCB figure parmi les plus importants centres équestres aquitain.
21 locals recommend
Riding Club Basque Coast
118 Rte du Petit Palais
21 locals recommend
A cinq minutes des plages et en bordure de la forêt de Chiberta, le Club Hippique de la Côte Basque accueille depuis plus de 50 ans les cavaliers venus de tous horizons. Sa facilité d’accès, ses infrastructures, sa cavalerie et la qualité de son enseignement font qu’aujourd’hui, avec près de 500 licenciés, le CHCB figure parmi les plus importants centres équestres aquitain.
Surfing classes, lessons for all levels and surfcamp on Anglet and Biarritz. Open from April through November. Location: Cavaliers beach during the peak season, Southern Landes / Basque Coast in the off-peak season. Plage de Cavaliers 15 bis rue de Chisdits 64600 ANGLET Mobile phone : +33 6 21 20 12 70 Mathieu E-mail : contact@glissexperience.com Website : www.glissexperience.com
Les Cavaliers station
Surfing classes, lessons for all levels and surfcamp on Anglet and Biarritz. Open from April through November. Location: Cavaliers beach during the peak season, Southern Landes / Basque Coast in the off-peak season. Plage de Cavaliers 15 bis rue de Chisdits 64600 ANGLET Mobile phone : +33 6 21 20 12 70 Mathieu E-mail : contact@glissexperience.com Website : www.glissexperience.com

Food Scene

The only Mc Donald's with a great view to the ocean...
12 locals recommend
McDonald's
300 Av. de l'Adour
12 locals recommend
The only Mc Donald's with a great view to the ocean...
The "coolest & trendy" place in Anglet... tasty food, good music, nice people... a great place for lunch, diner, go for drinks or just try the Sunday Brunch with all the family !!
98 locals recommend
The Beach House
26 Av. des Dauphins
98 locals recommend
The "coolest & trendy" place in Anglet... tasty food, good music, nice people... a great place for lunch, diner, go for drinks or just try the Sunday Brunch with all the family !!
Small italian restaurant, always packed! So please see reserve before. Wide choice of italian foods, everything excellent. You can enjoy the sunset as the view is quite enjoyable! tel. 05 59 45 31 91
9 locals recommend
DIAVOLI
5 Pl. des Docteurs Gentilhe
9 locals recommend
Small italian restaurant, always packed! So please see reserve before. Wide choice of italian foods, everything excellent. You can enjoy the sunset as the view is quite enjoyable! tel. 05 59 45 31 91
The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff and the food is delicious. Great pasta & pizza !! It is very busy each time, so don't forget to make your reservation. Tel. 05 59 03 36 20
31 locals recommend
La Lucciola
8 Pl. des Docteurs Gentilhe
31 locals recommend
The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff and the food is delicious. Great pasta & pizza !! It is very busy each time, so don't forget to make your reservation. Tel. 05 59 03 36 20
The food, service, views, decor and location are absolutely superb. It's so lovely being able to watch the sunset and the surfers... tel 05 59 24 78 72
158 locals recommend
Le Surfing
9 Bd du Prince de Galles
158 locals recommend
The food, service, views, decor and location are absolutely superb. It's so lovely being able to watch the sunset and the surfers... tel 05 59 24 78 72
Every day, the exceptional ocean view enhances the delight of those who share a passion for rare teas, hot chocolate topped with Chantilly (a house speciality) and pastries-all well love by gourmets.
83 locals recommend
Miremont
1B Pl. Georges Clemenceau
83 locals recommend
Every day, the exceptional ocean view enhances the delight of those who share a passion for rare teas, hot chocolate topped with Chantilly (a house speciality) and pastries-all well love by gourmets.
The hub of Biarritz is Les Halles, where the locals meet, greet, trade, gossip, laugh and joke. Enormous fruit and an amazing array of different fish! Open everyday from 8am to midday.
132 locals recommend
Les Halles
18 Bd Victor Hugo
132 locals recommend
The hub of Biarritz is Les Halles, where the locals meet, greet, trade, gossip, laugh and joke. Enormous fruit and an amazing array of different fish! Open everyday from 8am to midday.
For eating out, the beach offers several tiny crêperie cabins and ice-cream stalls, all of a pretty good standard. The Port des Pêcheurs is particularly good for tapas bars.
Allée Port des Pêcheurs
For eating out, the beach offers several tiny crêperie cabins and ice-cream stalls, all of a pretty good standard. The Port des Pêcheurs is particularly good for tapas bars.
Tikia...meaning "small" in Basque, Tikia is indeed snug! Nicely decorated to a nautical theme, it's great for big and tasty snacks including monster brochettes.
Bistrot Etxeko
1 Pl. Sainte-Eugénie
Tikia...meaning "small" in Basque, Tikia is indeed snug! Nicely decorated to a nautical theme, it's great for big and tasty snacks including monster brochettes.
Traditional dishes are served in this character restaurant with its old stone walls, wooden beams and brocantes.
14 Avenue de Verdun
14 Avenue de Verdun
Traditional dishes are served in this character restaurant with its old stone walls, wooden beams and brocantes.
Popular bistro in the heart of the town near to the covered market. Crowded with market stallholders at lunch and again in the evening with locals and tourists. Great value fixed menus.
16 locals recommend
Le Bistrot des Halles
1 Rue du Ctre
16 locals recommend
Popular bistro in the heart of the town near to the covered market. Crowded with market stallholders at lunch and again in the evening with locals and tourists. Great value fixed menus.
A locals' favourite, this lively Basque restaurant has a great view of the fishing port and bistro-style ambience. Great seafood.
51 locals recommend
Chez Albert
51, bis All. Port des Pêcheurs
51 locals recommend
A locals' favourite, this lively Basque restaurant has a great view of the fishing port and bistro-style ambience. Great seafood.
"Stylish and always full". The food is excellent and also extremely good value for the 3 course fixed menu. Great atmosphere.
19 locals recommend
Baleak
8 Rue du Ctre
19 locals recommend
"Stylish and always full". The food is excellent and also extremely good value for the 3 course fixed menu. Great atmosphere.
Next to the ice-skating rink ("patinoire") - seafood is a speciality at this modest-looking establishment near the port at Bayonne/Anglet.
59 locals recommend
La Concha
299 Av. de l'Adour
59 locals recommend
Next to the ice-skating rink ("patinoire") - seafood is a speciality at this modest-looking establishment near the port at Bayonne/Anglet.
Another surfer destination but this time in neighbouring Bidart (3 kms down the coast). Good views of the beaches and glorious surf plus a pleasant, laid-back atmosphere.
74 locals recommend
Tantina de la Playa
Plage du Centre
74 locals recommend
Another surfer destination but this time in neighbouring Bidart (3 kms down the coast). Good views of the beaches and glorious surf plus a pleasant, laid-back atmosphere.
Restaurant with a fine history of hosting European aristocracy; the building is one of the oldest in the town. Basque cuisine and seafood again a speciality. Sea views.
L'Operne
Restaurant with a fine history of hosting European aristocracy; the building is one of the oldest in the town. Basque cuisine and seafood again a speciality. Sea views.
Contemporary dining provided by a protégé of the local legend Alain Ducasse. Informal atmosphere, a tight but varied menu and a good wine list to boot.
30 Avenue du Lac Marion
30 Avenue du Lac Marion
Contemporary dining provided by a protégé of the local legend Alain Ducasse. Informal atmosphere, a tight but varied menu and a good wine list to boot.
Luxurious dining is ensured in the domed dining room of this palatial hotel orginally built for the Emperess Eugénie. Great sea views. Strictly special occasion stuff for most of us!
101 locals recommend
Hôtel Du Palais Biarritz - In the Unbound Collection by Hyatt
1 Av. de l'Impératrice
101 locals recommend
Luxurious dining is ensured in the domed dining room of this palatial hotel orginally built for the Emperess Eugénie. Great sea views. Strictly special occasion stuff for most of us!

Drinks & Nightlife

The Basque country is great for tapas and Bar Jean is a fine choice for sampling authentic food. It is normally very lively and full of Basque charm right down to its posters of bullfighting heroes.
228 locals recommend
Le Bar Jean
5 Rue des Halles
228 locals recommend
The Basque country is great for tapas and Bar Jean is a fine choice for sampling authentic food. It is normally very lively and full of Basque charm right down to its posters of bullfighting heroes.
Lovely beachside location at Ilbarritz, 2 kms south of Biarritz town centre. The grilled fish is superb.
127 locals recommend
Le Blue Cargo
2 Av. du Lac
127 locals recommend
Lovely beachside location at Ilbarritz, 2 kms south of Biarritz town centre. The grilled fish is superb.
great tapas bar and deli !! Good local ambience !!
Rue du Centre
Rue du Centre
great tapas bar and deli !! Good local ambience !!

Arts & Culture

Enjoy an expedition through secrets and stories of chocolate… a greedy walk through 3000 years of chocolate. Planete Musée Chocolat opens you its doors: a delight to the eyes!!
28 locals recommend
Planete Musée du Chocolat
14 Av. Beau Rivage
28 locals recommend
Enjoy an expedition through secrets and stories of chocolate… a greedy walk through 3000 years of chocolate. Planete Musée Chocolat opens you its doors: a delight to the eyes!!
Small but cute cinema where all movies are in VO.
109 locals recommend
Cinéma Le Royal
8 Av. du Maréchal Foch
109 locals recommend
Small but cute cinema where all movies are in VO.
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a museum of modern and contemporary art. The museum features permanent and visiting exhibits of works by Spanish and international artists.
437 locals recommend
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
2 Abandoibarra Etorb.
437 locals recommend
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a museum of modern and contemporary art. The museum features permanent and visiting exhibits of works by Spanish and international artists.

Parks & Nature

Funicular train to the peak of La Rhune (starts at Ascain).
146 locals recommend
Le Train de La Rhune
Col de Saint-Ignace
146 locals recommend
Funicular train to the peak of La Rhune (starts at Ascain).
Simply delightful! The Pignada health trail offers a 2,583 m athletic circuit. The natural carpet of sand and pine needles forms a springy surface for added comfort. You can also venture into the treetops safely, thanks to the ropes course, which any adrenaline addict will love. You’ll enjoy the rope bridges, planks, nets, ladders, ropes, and other attractions for kids and adults.
66 locals recommend
Chiberta station
66 locals recommend
Simply delightful! The Pignada health trail offers a 2,583 m athletic circuit. The natural carpet of sand and pine needles forms a springy surface for added comfort. You can also venture into the treetops safely, thanks to the ropes course, which any adrenaline addict will love. You’ll enjoy the rope bridges, planks, nets, ladders, ropes, and other attractions for kids and adults.

Shopping

Near the Spanish border, St Jean de Luz is famed for its play of ligh on the golden sand and whitewashed buildings. It's also a working fishing port...hence the slew of excellent restaurants and shops
376 locals recommend
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
376 locals recommend
Near the Spanish border, St Jean de Luz is famed for its play of ligh on the golden sand and whitewashed buildings. It's also a working fishing port...hence the slew of excellent restaurants and shops