Beach life in Anglet: beaches and seaside activities

Anglet is the first beach on the Basque Coast. They stretch for 4.5 km along an unspoilt coastline, from the arm of the Adour to the tip of Cap Saint-Martin, on which stands the Biarritz lighthouse.

The diversity of its 11 beaches gives each a unique identity to satisfy all visitors. A variety of facilities are available, offering a wide range of activities and leisure activities: surf schools, beach clubs, beach volleyball courts, Golf de Chiberta, Atlanthal thalassotherapy center, beach huts, seaside restaurants and shops.

The town of Anglet organizes a number of ocean-focused events, including the International Surf Film Festival, the Contemporary Art Biennial and the Nocturnes de la Chambre d’Amour concerts. Anglet is often referred to as a “little French California“, with a fragrance in the air similar to Venice Beach or Malibu.

Walkers and joggers can enjoy the Promenade Littorale and the many green spaces lining the beaches. Some beaches are bordered by rocky dykes, allowing you to observe the coastline from a different angle.

Beaches for everyone

Urban beaches such as Petite Chambre d’Amour, Club, Sables d’Or and La Barre are popular with families. The Marinella and Corsaires beaches attract a cosmopolitan, young clientele, while the Madrague and Petite Madrague beaches are appreciated by the trendiest. The Océan, Dunes and Cavaliers beaches offer unspoilt natural spaces.

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Beaches instructions

Beaches are supervised for long periods, including one for 7 months from April to October. Supervised beaches have been awarded the Pavillon Bleu and Qualité des Eaux de Baignade labels.

Note that the Petite Chambre d’Amour beach (formerly known as Plage du VVF) is designated as non-smoking, and has been fitted out for disabled access, with a “tiralo” to make swimming easier.

In Beaches – instructions for use to find out about beach surveillance dates, signs and regulations, as well as the best thing to do!

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