New Aquitaine by Train: A 7-Day Car-Free Itinerary
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Published on 7/3/27
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You may never have heard of the small coastal town of Bidart; not far from the better-known Biarritz and Anglet, it’s actually less well-known among tourists. Yet, with a population of just 7,000, this little town has plenty to keep you busy for a weekend. Here are our top 3 recommendations for things you must Things to Do in Bidart!
© Ona Pilota
Here, the local sport is Basque pelota. It’s often referred to as “the fastest ball sport in the world.” It’s in their workshop, called “Ona Pilota” (“the good pelota”), that brothers and pelota champions Jon and Patxi Tambourindeguy teach you about the sport’s history, share their expertise, and introduce you to the rules of the game. Driven by a desire to share their passion and expertise with the whole world, they opened this workshop in the village where they grew up. So, are you ready to step onto the cancha (playing field) and put your skills to the test? (Thrills and laughter guaranteed!)
597 Berrua Street, 64210 Bidart
-> https://www.bidarttourisme.com/patrimoine-culturel/atelier-ona-pilota
© Bidart Surf Academy
If you’re not from a coastal town, you may never have had a chance to try surfing! Isn’t now the perfect opportunity, since you’re on the beaches of Bidart—certainly among the most beautiful on the Atlantic coast? On Ilbarritz Beach, the professional instructors at the Bidart Surf Academy welcome you—whether you’re coming alone, with family, or with friends—for a surfing lesson. Whether you want to perfect your technique or are just starting out, there are lessons for all skill levels (and all ages)! Above all, learning in a setting like this is priceless, so take advantage of it and give it a try. And if you already consider yourself an experienced surfer, Bidart is, of course, brimming with ideal surf spots—it’s up to you!
-> http://www.bidartsurfacademy.com/
© Bidart Tourism
What do you mean, Bidart isn’t flat? Well, on the Uhabia Greenway, it certainly is. The 6-km trail runs along the banks of the Uhabia River, takes you not far from the Ur Onea Chapel, and ends at the Bassilour Mill. The route is perfect for all types of two-wheeled vehicles (bikes, scooters, etc.) as well as for walking, thanks to its pleasantly flat terrain. Even skateboarders and road cyclists will enjoy it, since the greenway is paved. At one point, the route crosses the Vélodyssée, another bike path that lets you continue your journey by cycling along the Atlantic coast… all the way to Brittany! Well, no need to go that far: the Uhabia Greenway will already give you a great introduction to the village of Bidart as it crosses it from west to east. Feeling a little hungry? There are picnic areas along the route, including one at the Ur Onea basin, across from a pretty chapel.
-> https://www.bidarttourisme.com/itineraire/la-voie-verte-de-luhabia/
This guide is produced in partnership with the tourism office:
