Visiting Anglet:
Top must-sees
You’re in Anglet on the Basque Coast for a few days, and you’re wondering what there is to do, see and know…
This article is for you! Discover the top 7 must-sees for a successful vacation on the Atlantic coast.
1 – Stroll along the coastline
- Breathe in, breathe out and enjoy the benefits of the iodine air as you stroll the 4.5 km long Promenade Littorale
- Admire the panoramic view from the Love Tower
- Venture onto the cliffs of Cap Saint-Martin at the foot or summit of the Biarritz lighthouse to discover the contrasting landscapes of Anglet and Biarritz.
2 – Enjoy the ocean
- Chill out on the sand of one of our 11 beaches in Anglet to fill up on vitamin D and splash around safely 8 months of the year under the watchful eye of lifeguards.
- Linking yoga postures yoga from a sun salutation facing the ocean for a moment of well-being all to yourself
- Sip and savour with your feet in the water, or almost in one of our beach cabanas. A real institution, from morning to night, here in Anglet!
3 – Awaken your inner Kelly Slater
- Compare your “stance” (position of your feet on the surfboard) to the stars of surfing on the Anglet Surf Avenue
- Take a photo on the famous surfboard-shaped crosswalks like the Beatles
- Surf like World Champion Pauline Ado, with expert advice from our surf schools surf schools
4 – Walking under the pine trees
- Go on an adventure and discover Anglet’s sensitive natural areas with the geocaching application Tèrra Aventura
- Play naturalist at the Izadia Park and become an expert on the local flora and fauna
- Enjoy getting lost on the many trails in the Pignada and Lazaret forests and disconnect
5 – Moving around Anglet
- Whether you want to learn, practice or perfect your skills, Anglet is the dynamic destination par excellence with its thousand and one sports and cultural activities. sporting and cultural activities ! On the program: running, pelote basque, coastal rescue, skateboarding, beach volleyball, golf, horse riding, thalassotherapy, swimming…
- Hum Yves Montand’s song “La bicyclette” as you ride along the many cycle paths through the neighborhoods of Anglet
- Take advantage of the best plans for going out, events, entertainment, free concerts and shows by consulting the Agenda to have fun without breaking the bank!
6 – Soak up the dual Angloye culture
- Know a little Basque and Gascon, because here in Anglet, the dual dual culture is part of the local heritage. Some people will say “Egun on” hello in Basque, others will say “Adiou” hello in Gascon!
- Become an active participant in your vacation by taking part in visits and workshops local craftsmen artisans and craftsmen: Chistera factory, Basque Knife Museum, horticultural workshops, ceramics, leather…
- Think of yourself as an art critic and have an opinion on all the exhibitions at the Villa Beatrix Enea and the Galerie Georges Pompidou and never miss a single edition of the Biennale d’Art Contemporain!
7 – Savour local specialities
- Shopping and filling up on good local products local produce and seasonal produce at the Quintaou Market and Halles Biltoki Anglet, and discover the 4 PDOs of the Basque Country: Kintoa ham, Espelette chilli pepper, Ossau-Iraty sheep’s cheese and Irouleguy wine… and don’t forget to try the sweet chilli pepper from Anglet!
- Treat your taste buds to local delicacies. Don’t miss the artisanal ice creams the famous Basque cake krakada waffle, macaroons, musus and many other delicacies!
- Wishing each other “Osasuna on!” over a drink and tasting the specialities of the Basque gastronomy from our passionate restaurateurs