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Welcome to Bidart
We are delighted to host you on the Basque Coast. This guide gathers everything you need for a smooth stay — and our favourite places to make the most of it.
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Welcome to Bidart
We are delighted to host you on the Basque Coast. This guide gathers everything you need for a smooth stay — and our favourite places to make the most of it.
Explore
Welcome book
The flat sits at the heart of the Bidart plateau, in the Clos Etchola residence.
12 minutes on bus no. 3 during the day. View route ↗
17 minutes on bus no. 3 during the day. View route ↗
Our private spot is no. 1, right in front of the building, closest to the entrance. There are also 3 visitor spots in the lower car park as you enter the residence — marked “Clos Etchola”.
Bidart · Basque Coast
This is a small co-ownership where everyone knows each other — thank you for your consideration.
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Everything is maintained and works in a standard way. A few useful details — and do let us know about any issue.
The bathroom toilet is a macerator (sanibroyeur): toilet paper only, no wipes or other objects. Flush with the button on the right-hand side.
The flat has 2 toilets with Japanese seats (Boku style). Mind the little lever on the left as you face them, or you may get splashed.
Empty the filters at the bottom, behind the door, after each cycle. For fully dry laundry, use the strongest programme.
The TV works with a Chromecast: cast your content from your phone.
For TV / live channels, use the Molotov app. You’re welcome to use our Netflix account (please keep it logged in and make no purchases).
A Nespresso Krups Dolce Gusto machine is at your disposal.
We provide sheets, duvet covers and 2 pillows per bed, at least one towel per person and 2 bath mats. Please bring your own beach towels.
Two bins under the sink: one for recycling, one for general waste. Glass and recycling: containers along the yellow route. General waste: standard bins left and right, red route.
Cleaning is done before your arrival and after departure. Please leave the flat tidy, do the dishes and take out the bins. Mind the sand after the beach: a vacuum cleaner and cleaning products are available (in the toilets).
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You’re on the Bidart plateau, steps away from the shops.
The village centre is about a 13-min walk. Take the clifftop path: a few minutes more, but far prettier.
Bidart · Basque Coast
Bidart’s great fortune: gorgeous beaches, reachable on foot or a few minutes by car.
Reachable on foot (lifeguarded beach), about 15 minutes. If the high steps don’t scare you, the little path near the Christian cross saves time. Many trails cross the forest and the hills overlooking the cliffs.
A 5-min drive towards Biarritz. Milady and its children’s playground are perfect for families.
The bay where there are never any waves — ideal for little ones. And don’t forget the long beaches of Anglet and the Landes.
Magnificent at low tide, especially when coefficients exceed 80. The sporty can walk or run on the wet sand all the way to the Côte des Basques in Biarritz. Tide times ↗
Port Vieux, Côte des Basques and Biarritz’s Grande Plage are well worth it too. Traffic is heavy in summer: favour the bike or the car parks. All beach car parks are now paid. Pay for parking (PayByPhone) ↗
Bidart · Basque Coast
The places we recommend with our eyes closed.
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Plenty to keep children busy, sunshine or rainy day.
A quality street show (1 h), every summer Wednesday at 7:30 pm, on the village square (next to the church).
The Sea Museum: sharks, seals and the Bay of Biscay.
A big leisure park in Bidart: rides, inflatables, karting and water games.
Indoor trampolines in Saint-Jean-de-Luz: ninja course, foam pit and more.
A seafront playground on Milady beach, Biarritz.
Outdoor woodland play park in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle.
Open-air adventure park (treetop cabins, nets, tree-climbing).
A small zoo and ponies, in the hinterland.
Lemurs, monkeys and animals from around the world, Landes side.
The rack-railway climb to the summit and its 360° view.
Indoor play park in Tarnos — perfect when it rains.
Springboard and inflatables on Lake Guiche.
Supervised swimming, pedal boats and a shady walk.
Retro amusement park in San Sebastián (Spain), overlooking the bay.
Biarritz — a fun, immersive museum about the ocean.
Bidart · Basque Coast
All under an hour away: the Basque Coast, from France to Spain.
Biarritz
Seaside elegance, surf and the Rocher de la Vierge.
Bayonne
Old streets, chocolate and Basque festivals.
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Sheltered bay and a charming fishing port.
Guéthary
A fishing village perched above the ocean.
San Sebastián
La Concha, pintxos and grand Spain, 40 min away.
Hossegor
Legendary surf spots and a sea lake, on the Landes side.
Espelette
Half-timbered houses and the famous pepper.
Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
A fortified town on the way to Compostela.
Markets, village festivals, concerts: check the Basque Country events calendar.
Our favourite accounts to get inspired and not miss a thing on the Basque Coast.
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Check-out is before 10:00 am. A few small things to help us — and to get your deposit back smoothly.
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Please contact us first via Airbnb messaging. In an emergency, call us or message us on WhatsApp.