You are on holiday in the Basque Country, you have chosen to come here for the mild summer and the temperate climate... Yes, but here you are, you cannot escape it either, the heat wave is stifling, and despite the the air of the Basque coast, the temperature does not drop.
Our team, comfortably installed in our air-conditioned offices, has concocted a compilation of ideas for enjoying the holidays while staying cool!
Lakes & leisure centers
The lake of Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle
This lake is ideal for families, swimming is supervised, it is possible to rent pedal boats, canoes and stand-up paddles. An aquazone with inflatable games completes the leisure offer and allows great fun for young and old!!
More information HERE
Pop's base at Lac de Guiche
This activity base for the whole family around the very nice Lac de Guiche brings together all the elements for fun with friends and family: water jump, inflatable games, ventriglisse, buoys... everything is there to have a great time. Bar and restaurant on site!
All of the information HERE
Sames Lake Water Park
This year, swimming is free throughout the 2022 season! Enjoy the many activities such as ski lift, water slides, paddle, fishing for enthusiasts or even a water course of more than 900 m2, permanently supervised by a qualified MNS.
Rafting on the Nive
Find the different structures that offer rafting or hydrospeed outings on the Nive river from Bidarray. Take advantage of a refreshing break by trying your hand at rafting, sensations & pleasures guaranteed!
More information here.
Canoeing to the rhythm of the rivers
Jungle Canoe
Let yourself be tempted by a wild escapade on the Joyeuse, the historic river which allowed the transport of goods to La Bastide Clairence, a village classified among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France"!
All of the information here.
Parks & water games
The Wow Park
It is the largest adventure park in the Basque Country! Nestled in an 18-hectare park, in the shade of the trees, the Wow Park offers activities for young and old, water games, perched huts, inflatable games, zip lines, slides...
All of the information HERE
Ttiki leku
This shaded park allows you to enjoy the family in the shade of the trees: aquabully, water games, village of huts, nets in the trees, mini-kart, mini-golf, badminton, inflatable games, duck fishing... There are something for everyone!
All of the information HERE.
Caves & sites to visit to stay cool
The Caves of Sare
Discover the Lezea cave, the site museum and the megalithic park. The accessibility of the site and its animation will allow everyone to take full advantage of this timeless experience.
Reservations & information HERE
The Caves of Isturitz & Oxocelhaya
There are places where the spirit of Man still breathes… These caves are classified as historical monuments, they house engravings, drawings, prehistoric objects. The movable art and the parietal art of each of the caves are revealed and make these caves truly exceptional places.
Reservations & information HERE
The Verna Cave
Discovered in 1953, the cave has been open to the public since 2010. The gigantic room of La Verna is the largest equipped to be visited in the world – it is to tell you the truth – ten times larger than Notre Dame de Paris… No doubt, this visit will leave you with unforgettable memories!
All of the information HERE.
The City of the Ocean
Heading south west, towards Biarritz and the City of the Ocean to immerse yourself in different worlds in total immersion! Climb aboard the Bathyscaphe for a journey rich in emotions through the North & South Poles, dive at night with sharks for an unusual experience, let yourself be carried away on the ice while watching the film Antarctica 3D and for the more adventurous, vibrate with the seaborg for a flight over the Bay of Biscay: a stunning experience!!
And discover the sites & museums to learn more and more about the Basque Country while staying cool!
Sea trips
Seize the opportunity to take off to breathe and enjoy the great outdoors….
Head Spinnaker
Discover the Basque country from the ocean!
Embark on a unique outing with family, alone or with friends, supervised by a team of qualified instructors, you will discover the Basque country from San Sebastian to Biarritz from the ocean.
Sail as you wish and go for a half-day sail, a sunset or a full day. Whether you have already boarded a sailboat or this experience is your first time, you will have an incredible time along the Basque Country.
More information by here.
The Baltxan
Jérémy, the captain of the Baltxan offers several outing options to share his passion for fishing and his knowledge of the Basque coast. There is even a formula for escaping and admiring the sunset...
All of the information HERE
Explore Ocean
Embark on the Atalaya expedition catamaran with a team of experts, to discover the dolphins and whales of the Basque Country! Discover the richness of the waters of the Basque Coast, during a day trip to sea. A good way to become aware of the fragility of this ecosystem and the need to protect it. More information by here !
Gurekin – Diving Center
Discover the underwater landscapes of the Basque coast with a first dive in the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz or the surrounding area, to observe local species, from an incredible ecosystem!
To bubble, it is by here !
How about going to the swimming pool?
The Basque coast has many municipal swimming pools!
How about we go for a splash to cool off? Find all the swimming pools in the sector by here !
We hope that these few ideas will inspire you and allow you to stay cool while impatiently awaiting the famous gust of wind specific to our Basque weather, the one that brings down the degrees in a few seconds: the brouillarta 🌬️🌬️🌬️