About the city
The town of Biarritz, France, is more than just a popular surfing spot. Although world renowned for its top class standard and beaches, Biarritz also offers a casino and two relaxing golf courses.
Situated in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department on the Atlantic coast’s Bay of Biscay in southwestern France, Biarritz is a luxurious seaside town, very popular with tourists and surfers. The town has some of the best beaches in Europe, winning multiple awards for their top standards. One of these beaches is La Grande Plage, the town largest beach and renowned surfing spot. Also the surfing culture has a strong influence in Biarritz, the surfing done there being of a world class standard. Besides surfing, the town offers a range of other sports. Among them are rugby, golf and the Basque pelota, the latter being a variety of court sports being played with a ball and a racket or a bat, resembling tennis or baseball. But whether you’re into surfing or just swimming, or other sports, Biarritz is a wonderful vacation spot not only for the activities but for the scenic view as well. The romantic picturesque sites of Biarritz make it indeed a worthwhile experience and a place you shouldn’t miss on visiting.
