Plage d'Hendaye
Plage d'Hendaye
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Clearly marked swimming areas, water quality, waste management… you will know it all! With water that reaches 23ºC in the height of summer, it is a privileged spot for families who seek plenty of space and safety. It is also a good choice for novice and seasoned surfers in search of sensations. The beach attendants propose facilities such as tent and deckchair hire and beach clubs for children. The beach of Hendaye offers bathing water quality A for several years.
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johnhouston2
Knaresborough, UK5,330 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
While staying in Hondarribia we took the 10 minute international boat trip to Hendaye. As a town it doesn’t have any style or substance and is a straightforward beach resort and boat marina. The beach is as good a you could hope to find at a holiday resort however and it has clean sand that literally stretches for miles; various cafes etc for sustenance and places where you can learn to swim or paddle board.
In short - a top class plage.
In short - a top class plage.
Written June 10, 2022
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HappybackpackerDE
Berlin, Germany119 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
I was there on a rainy day, went surfing and loved it! Really pretty beach with nice, gentle waves and plenty cosy coffeeshops to warm up after a session. Really felt European when I went at the end of the beach over to Spain.
Only downfall: The parking situation is a bit of nightmare. BUt suppose off season its better.
Only downfall: The parking situation is a bit of nightmare. BUt suppose off season its better.
Written June 13, 2019
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jcme41
Kalamunda, Australia478 contributions
Jun 2012 • Couples
Hendaye is a bit like the poor cousin of Biarritz, but it's very neat, tidy and not as expensive, and you only need to walk across the bridge of the "Avenue d'Espagne", and you're in Spain! Fantastic.
The beach is well equipped, lots of kids beach clubs in summer, sadly the weather wasn't the best when we went there.
While in Hendaye, go to the tourism office and they will give you all the details to travel cheaply from Hendaye to San Sebastian (in Spain) by train. Worth every penny. Return tickets for 2 adults did cost us about 7 euros (yes, that's 3.50 each!).
Quiet little harbour with the river separating France from Spain.
The beach is well equipped, lots of kids beach clubs in summer, sadly the weather wasn't the best when we went there.
While in Hendaye, go to the tourism office and they will give you all the details to travel cheaply from Hendaye to San Sebastian (in Spain) by train. Worth every penny. Return tickets for 2 adults did cost us about 7 euros (yes, that's 3.50 each!).
Quiet little harbour with the river separating France from Spain.
Written August 28, 2012
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Legs26
London, UK284 contributions
Sep 2019 • Friends
Visited Hendaye beach on last day on holiday to visit friends living in the SW france on a hot, sunny afternoon. Could not have wished for more. Sand so clean!! Thank you :) Water too, and not too chilly for the Atlantic. V special sunset and so beautiful face across to Spain. Only wish would be for more parking.
Written September 30, 2019
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Ana Maria V
Hendaye, France137 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Hendaya beach is a beauty Long Beach with big waves always, perfect for the surface lovers. Near are a lot of restaurants with a great view and French Basque Cuisine
Written July 23, 2018
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Thank you for coming to Hendaye for your holidays. And pleased to know you loved our beach ;-)
Written September 10, 2018
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SkyviewEdmonton
Edmonton, Canada248 contributions
Aug 2019
This is one of the most beautiful beaches we have visited and we have been to quite a few from Hawaii, to Mexico, to Dominican Republic, to Costa Rica, to Holland, to Italy, other France locations and more. This is one of the best.
Written September 3, 2019
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DrJanetHall
Melbourne, Australia248 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
This surf beach is just beautiful and so close to all facilities.
My husband loved the body surfing though the waves were not very big on his one day opportunity. The water is clear and the sand is clean.
My husband loved the body surfing though the waves were not very big on his one day opportunity. The water is clear and the sand is clean.
Written July 20, 2019
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jenkle89
Hendaye, France417 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
This is in my opinion the best and most beautiful beach on the Basque coast. Great for surfing, walking, swimming, and paddle boarding. Because of the length of the beach its gets less crowded and cramped than other nearby beaches.
Written June 3, 2019
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DaveAlx
Kidderminster, UK159 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
This beach is long and beautiful with great views and lots of activity in the sea. Surfers of all kinds and swimmers. For the elderly stroller, the walk along the promenade is both interesting and has the healthy sea air
. Additionally there are clean loos regularly spaced along the prom, an important asset at times!. Also easy to find a good restaurant or bar with a view.
. Additionally there are clean loos regularly spaced along the prom, an important asset at times!. Also easy to find a good restaurant or bar with a view.
Written June 9, 2018
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THEPOW
HOUSTON, TEXAS262 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Great sand, long and wide, shallow for kiddos to enjoy, easy access with plenty of (pay) parking, several food options...pretty much sums up what you can expect at this not too trendy, 3 kl long , great beach. And several very good surf schools for beginners especially since the break here is mostly gentle in a well protected cove.
Written September 26, 2017
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Is it possible to stay on the beach with high tide or does the water cover all the beach?
Written August 1, 2019
How is Hendaye without a car? Family of 4 in July 2 weeks. Would like as base to visit San sebastian,Bilboa, lourdes, Biarritz
Written April 12, 2019
Hi Michael,
My first thoughts are it would be difficult. It depends where you stay is the real issue. The train stn at Hendaye is about a 300-400m walk to the Spanish train stn in Irun (the first town in Spain), you cross a bridge.
But, it is the distance from where your base is to the train stn. French taxis are EXPENSIVE so be aware of that. I don’t know about the bus routes.
To try and get an idea of distances, you can use google earth and on Apple, maps. As from what I remember, the stn at Hendaye is not in the most beautiful area and is limited on its hotels. It is also a bit of a slog to the beach.
You can also contact the tourist information office in Hendaye , they should be able to provide you with some help.
Written April 12, 2019
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Written September 8, 2017
Resort68143448654
Hendaye, France
allez investir ailleurs. on ne veut pas de vous chez nous
Written February 4, 2019
Bonjour, j'aurai voulu savoir le prix de la location de tentes sur la plage s'il vous plaît? Merci.
Written August 16, 2017
SUIS désolée de répondre aussi tardivement à votre question )à laquelle je ne peux vous satisfaire mais vous devriez vous rapprocher de l'Office de Tourisme d'Hendaye. BON WEEK-END
Written September 2, 2017
Actualmente esta todo muy limpio y cuando hay algas nunca he visto tantisimas.Anda y disfruta por ti mismo.Ademas en la Talasoterapia que hay al frente de la playa el tratamiento es a base de algas con barro.y si lo tomas al humor dentro de la playa puedes disfrutar de esta sesion el tiempo que te apetesca.
Written August 18, 2017
Hay duchas o vestuarios para quitarse la sal y volver limpios? Como por ejemplo en San Sebastian o Fuenterrabia?
Written June 13, 2017
Hola Natxo B! Si, me recuerdo que habian las duchas y tambien los grifos para quitar arena de pies. Pero hay pocos para la playa tan grande... Los vestuarios no, no hay.
Written June 14, 2017
En la parte de la playa que hay paseo, la más cercana a Fuenterrabia no sé si se puede llevar perro, porque hay socorristas y casetas y demás, pero en la zona norte de la playa, que es la parte más silvestre, se puede llevar perro, allí la gente práctica nudismo y es más natural y no hay socorristas ni servicios.
Written June 7, 2016
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