The embodiment of upmarket surfer chic, Biarritz effortlessly mixes celebrities on spa weekends with surfers on golden beaches, neatly managing to avoid the silicone madness of the Côte d’Azur. Just 15 minutes from the Spanish border, Biarritz is perfect for a weekend trip, combining the elegance of a belle époque seaside resort with the distinctive sights and tastes of the Basque region.

Biarritz began as a whaling port whose sailors set out across the Atlantic from the notorious Bay of Biscay. The transformation to fashionable resort began with Spanish countess Eugénie de Montijo, who spent her summers here. Her husband Napoleon III built her a summer palace overlooking the sea.

Special Offers

• Early Bird Morocco offer

  Early bird 15% discount for 2010 surf season in Morocco.

• Free surf lessons for all

  Receive a free surf lesson voucher valid at our surf school in Newquay with every surf holiday booked worldwide!