Tourism
Basque Country Tourism
Our traditions, our culture, our folklore, and our language. Each village in the Basque Country has its own character, architecture, beautiful walks, farmers’ markets, hikes, varied and colorful landscapes, history, and soul.
Come and discover Basque pelota matches on frontons, in trinquets, and in jaï alaï courts; there are about twenty different disciplines. The dances and costumes, where each historical territory or province has its own specificities.
Basque strength games, initially a challenge from one farm to another, then transformed into a competition. The songs that will move you, whatever the happy or sad event. Discover all the towns and villages of Euskadi from our campsite in the Basque Country.
Euskal Herria
Basque Country
Explore the Basque Country and its Traditions
From the festive capital of the Northern Basque Country, Bayonne, to the charming border town of Hendaye, passing through the surfing hotspot of Biarritz and the Labourdine towns classified as « Most Beautiful Villages of France », the coast and the Basque hinterland are full of different atmospheres. From the old whaling port and royal resort town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, you can set off to discover Basque towns and villages of character: the privateer city of Ciboure, the small village of Guéthary, the listed villas and the Hendaye corniche, the Cité de l’Océan and the Rocher de la Vierge in Biarritz, or the férias and cultural heritage of Bayonne that mark the French Basque coast up to the Spanish border.
Inland, traditional villages and medieval towns will introduce you to another facet of the region: on the program for your holidays at Merko-Lacarra Basque campsite, discover the bastide of Sare and the little rack railway of the Rhune pass, the Navarrese Bastide-Clairence, its arcades and half-timbered houses, Espelette and its strings of peppers, or Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a key stop on the Camino de Santiago located at the foot of the legendary Roncesvalles pass. Also discover the beaches of Saint Jean de Luz during your stay in the Basque Country.
Top Activities to Do in the Basque Country
The Basque Country is full of all kinds of activities to do. Here is our selection of activities to do in the Basque Country for you:
- Hiking: the coastal path starts in front of the campsite and runs along the coast to Saint-Jean-de-Luz (7 km). La Rhune offers a legendary hike for all levels. The Pyrenees, with their legendary passes, are less than an hour away.
- Surfing: the Basque Coast is one of Europe’s most renowned surfing destinations. Lafitenia, Biarritz, Guéthary… There’s no shortage of spots for all levels.
- Vélo : le sentier du littoral est entièrement praticable à vélo.
- Water activities: paddleboarding, kayaking, snorkeling from Mayarco beach. Rafting and canyoning with our partner Arteka in Bidarray (discounts for our campers).
- Markets: Saint-Jean-de-Luz market (Tuesday and Friday), Guéthary market (Sunday morning, 1 km away). During the season, the campsite organizes its own local producers’ markets.
- Parks and leisure: adventure parks, tree-top adventure courses, animal parks, and leisure centers are accessible in the region. Lake Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle (20 km) has a complete leisure base.
The Saint-Jean-de-Luz tourist office has a complete agenda of local events. Our reception is also there to guide and advise you on the best deals of the season. In summer, village festivals, concerts, Basque pelota shows, and cultural events punctuate the region.
Want to go further? We invite you to discover Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the most beautiful beaches of the Basque Coast to plan each day.
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