Sun & beaches in the Pyrenees!

Activities

Fountains Of Escot

Here at Fountains Of Escot you can sunbathe in our back garden, where the children’s swimming pool is located, with sun beds and parasols. See the «Outdoor facilities» page.

You can also relax on our own private river beaches where you can sunbathe in a completely unspoiled natural environment. There is a river terrace next to a sandy/stone beach and meadows. A wonderful place for children where they can collect beautiful, colourful river pebbles. See the «River Aspe» page.

Of course if you want the sea beaches they are not far at all.

Biarritz

Biarritz is famous for its casino and Napoleon III’s palace (now a hotel).
It has long been associated with the rich and famous. The centre is lively with plenty of shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, it is extremely chic and great for people-watching!

Surfing

The Biarritz Surf Festival also takes place here in mid July. Around 200,000 surfing enthusiasts attend including world champion longboarders and international stars attend.

Saint-Jean de Luz

This resort, close to the Spanish border, is a buzzing little town within a horseshoe bay where the beach is adjacent to the harbour. Great to sit and have a drink and watch the artists paint in the square, or admire the boats and yachts.

There are some very nice quiet beaches with rock pools etc. On the main beach front there is a health spa. This has a swimming pool, sauna, steam room jacuzzi and gym with classes. There are also beauty treatments such as massages, facials, hair salon etc.