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Surf the waves of Lafitenia
Lafiténia Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, is located right in the city center, a few steps from our Basque Country campsite, near Place Louis XIV and Rue Gambetta. Moreover, it’s a large beach with numerous relaxation and sports activities: golf, jet-skiing, sailing… But surfing is the most popular, as evidenced by the many surf schools available in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Lafiténia Beach: The Ideal Spot for Surfers
A very popular beach among surfers, Lafiténia stretches for 500m. To access it, you need to take the path at the junction of the Aguénia and Kokolia paths, where you’ll find parking and a children’s playground.
It’s a beach accessible to everyone, but it’s one of the favorites for surf lovers because the waves are protected by 3 breakwaters, and they are classified among the famous spots suitable for surfing.
What makes it interesting is its expanse of sand and pebbles, which allows surfers easy access to the water. So, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced surfer, you’re welcome.
Superb Family Beach Not to Be Missed
This beach, nestled in the heart of a splendid bay, allows the whole family to relax because there are so many things to do there. On the beach side, you can enjoy all possible water activities without age exception, as children from 3 years old can participate in individual swimming lessons. Not to mention games, gymnastics, and competitions. Moreover, swimming is supervised every day during the season, so there’s nothing to worry about!
As for entertainment, you won’t get bored because you’ll have an enormous choice. It’s important to remember that gastronomy is a strong point of this city: many renowned chefs will take you on a journey with the flavors of their local products, especially fresh and seafood.
Among all the restaurants in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, there are some near the beach where you can savor dishes on a terrace surrounded by an Asian garden with a magnificent view of the sea and mountains. But it’s also an ideal place to take care of your well-being simply by taking walks along the bay or through the market streets while admiring the beauty of the city.
Several Choices for Water Recreation
Swimming is one of the great classics of water activities. On this beach, even the youngest – from three years old – have the chance to enjoy the sea. Other more sporty water activities can also be mentioned. When we talk about water sports, we particularly think of surfing, which is among the most popular activities. This doesn’t prevent many vacationers, of all ages for that matter, from enjoying activities like stand-up paddleboarding, which allows you to glide smoothly across the sea with paddles, while admiring the mosaic of surrounding landscapes; families, couples, or groups of friends can also treat themselves to a sea escape by going canoeing or kayaking…
There are also other activities that provide a good dose of adrenaline, such as sailing or especially jet-skiing; these activities obviously require you to be in good health, therefore fit for significant physical exertion, and to wear appropriate safety equipment, not to mention insurance before getting on the jet ski or before sailing… After a more or less intense activity at sea, you can treat yourself to some relaxing moments on the beach, savor a good gourmet meal in a restaurant in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, or even privatize a boat for a family or romantic getaway at sea.
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