Just 23 km from Camping Oyam, discover a town with Basque charm, right on the water. Two options are available to you:
-By car, on your way you will pass by the road of the Corniche, don't hesitate to stop and watch the waves crash on the cliffs.
–On foot, for those who want to enjoy and take their time. There is the Coastal Path, from Bidart. 25 km which allow you to discover the Basque coast as well as the villages. Accessible to all, you can do it in several stages.
Once arrived in Hendaye;
If the scenery is what attracts you, take a visit to the Abbadia Castle. Neo-Gothic building, you can visit this place full of history, but above all discover, from the observatory, a view of the bay of Txinguidi and admire all the beauty of the Basque Country.
If you prefer the beach, know that Hendaye offers the largest beach on the Basque Coast with 3 km of sand. Known as the "children's beach" in the region, the waves are not very violent and allow young and old to swim without drinking too much! It is also the ideal place to learn surfing.
Passing by the Grande Plage you can see two rocks detached from the Corniche: these are the 2 Jumeaux. You can access the cove when the tide is low and observe the many crabs that have taken up residence there.
When you're feeling peckish, stroll along the beach and through the town centre and discover numerous restaurants with Basque specialities and fish straight from the port on the menu.
Hendaye is also the border with Spain. You can reach Irun by road and by small fishing boat to Hondarribia (Hondarribia in Spanish) from the port of Hendaye crossing the Bidasoa, river and natural border.
If you take a walk in Hondarribia you will be able to discover many tapas bars, it is perfect to live at the Spanish pace. For example, you can go "tapear" (go eat tapas in Spanish) in the most famous bar in the city: Bar Gran Sol. Located in the heart of Hondarribia on the main street. You can taste the pintxos, mini replicas of Basque gastronomy, based on piquillos, of cod. These are recognized throughout the country. Once you've had your fill, don't hesitate to quench your thirst by drinking Basque cider from Bidasoa in one of the cider houses in the city center. ¡Hello!