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Anglet
ℹ️Practical info — Anglet
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
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💡 Tips
- Use the free summer shuttles to easily travel between the 11 different beaches.
- Always swim in the designated flagged areas; ocean currents (baïnes) here are very strong and dangerous.
- Rent a bike to explore the vast network of shaded paths in the Chiberta pine forest.
- Head to the Chambre d'Amour area well before sunset to grab a spot at a seaside bar.
🍽 Food
Sample various small bites at the lively surf bars around Chambre d'Amour.
Taste this traditional cake filled with black cherry jam or pastry cream from a local patisserie.
Enjoy catch-of-the-day at one of the open-air restaurants near the coastal promenade.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Visit this indoor market for high-quality regional produce like Ossau-Iraty cheese and Espelette pepper.
Browse the extensive surf shops along the coast for local and international beachwear brands.
Escape the beach crowds into this serene pine forest with miles of quiet walking trails.
A peaceful nature reserve near the Adour river mouth, great for bird watching.
Water temperature…
Anglet, located between Bayonne and Biarritz, provides an impressive 4.5-kilometer coastline with eleven fine sandy beaches. The town is globally known for its surfing culture, especially at spots like Plages des Cavaliers and Plage des Sables d'Or. Plage de la Madrague and Marinella are popular among both locals and tourists for their relaxed atmosphere. Each bay has its own character, ranging from family-friendly to wild and natural. What makes Anglet unique is the Chiberta pine forest, which reaches almost to the ocean and hosts numerous bike paths and a renowned golf course. Thalassotherapy centers offer high-level relaxation. The coastal promenade invites long walks, especially at sunset at Plage de la Petite Chambre d'Amour. Plage de la Barre at the northern end features a view of the Adour river mouth. Basque gastronomy with its tapas (pintxos), fresh fish, and famous Piment d'Espelette is a highlight. Anglet is excellently connected via the nearby Biarritz airport and Bayonne train station. It is the well-suited destination for sports enthusiasts, surfers, and nature lovers who want to enjoy Basque joie de vivre in a green seaside setting.
- Location: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
- Top sights: Lavoir du Houndaro · Musée historique du Biarritz Olympique · Chapelle Notre-Dame du Refuge
- Nearby: Saint-Pierre-d'Irube (5 km)
- Population: ~40.658
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 8 |
| Rain mm | 121 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 73 | 51 | 53 | 65 | 93 | 144 | 112 |
Geography
Facts
- 11 different beaches
- World-famous surf spot
- Chiberta pine forest
- Thalassotherapy center
- Seaside golf course
- Coastal promenade
- Basque architecture
- Between Biarritz & Bayonne
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Sights in the town Anglet (8)
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