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Surfers paradise

Heaven to surfers, the Basque coast is renowned today as a ‘mythical spot'surf Anglet

For over 40 years the Basque coast has enjoyed the tradition of Surf. With excellent year round surfing, the Basque coast is internationally renowned for the best waves in Europe.

Here, the surf is a way of life
       

The Basque coast is host to many professional surf competitions…Billabong, O'Neill, Roxy, Ripcurl, Quiksilver and many others…bringing together the world's greatest names in surfing each year.

surfer Pays basqueThe ‘California of Europe'

In-so-far as the local ambiance is concerned, the resemblance to California is undeniably striking, though the waves themselves take their character from Australia and New Zealand. Add a bit of ‘Aloha'  and the masterpiece is complete.