Basque Pelota

Chistera, pala, xare, bare hand… You may be familiar with these terms, as they refer to the emblematic sport of the Basque Country: Pelota.

Would you like to learn or improve your Basque pelota skills in Anglet? Several service providers, including xare champion Oihan Borteyru, the Hardoytarrak Basque pelota club and Cancha, offer introductory courses accessible to all, even the very young.

Looking for a fronton, trinquet or left-hand wall to play on? Anglet offers a wide range of facilities for pelota games, whether solo, with friends or family. Find them below or on our interactive map Anglet à la Carte.

For total immersion in Basque culture, don’t miss the annual Pilotarienak professional bare-hand pelota event. In May, Anglet becomes the setting for the semi-finals and finals, offering two unforgettable evenings of entertainment that will plunge you into the heart of local traditions.