In a few minutes from the surf villa you can reach the small village center of Seignosse le Penon. Here you can find the most necessary things: ATM, two small supermarkets, boutiques, bars, restaurants, cafes, skate park, aqua park. A large market is held two or three times a week. Producers from the region offer a wide culinary variety of typical local specialties. Goat cheese, olives, saucisse, ham from Bayonne, pastis, Vin de Landes, Gateau Basques…just to name a few. In addition, there are fruits, vegetables, jewelry, clothing, toys, food trucks and much more. It’s worth a visit! At sunset, we often meet in one of the beach bars.

Hossegor is only about 5km away and can be reached quickly by e-bike at any time – or with a long walk along the beach. During the day you can simply stroll, store, eat extremely delicious ice cream or indulge in the tempting offer of the patisseries. On Sunday and Wednesday mornings a weekly market is held with a colorful offer. Everything from carpets to jewelry, clothing, household goods, etc. is offered here. In the evening the many bars are open. In addition, in the high season there is a weekly evening program with small concerts and events. The various surf contests and in August the large salsa festival “Latinossegor” also always attract a large audience.

From Seignosse towards the south, the coastal formation changes: the seemingly endless sandy beach slowly turns into the famous cliff, the Côte Basque. Picturesquely embedded in this rock formation is Biarritz. The once fashionable seaside resort today combines French chic with casual surfer culture. With its 50-year surfing history, Biarritz is considered the birthplace of surfing in France. From the lighthouse you have a breathtaking view of the cliffs and the stately buildings that dominate the cityscape. Over a kind of bridge you can venture over the surf on the offshore rocks, the “Chambre d’Amour”. The city center pulsates with life, especially in the evening. Countless restaurants and bars surround the modern market hall. Beforehand, be sure to have a sundowner with lounge music on the “balcony” on the Côte Basque.

The city, where once only the Spanish high nobility spent their summer vacations, is today also called the Rio of Spain. It is worth the climb up the city mountain “Monte Urgull”. From here you have an impressive view of the city, the city beach “La Concha” and the surf beach “Zurriola”.  In the evening, you can eat your way through the tapas bars of the winding old town, which offer an exuberant range of the most delicious tapas and raciones. In addition, you should definitely enjoy a sangria (usually freshly mixed) or Kalimotxo (red wine with cola, delicious!). At the harbor, typical restaurants serve freshly caught fish and seafood in a maritime atmosphere. Special highlight: Semana Grande. A week-long fireworks contest of nations. Can be admired from the beach directly above La Concha Bay. (August)

Bordeaux is now famous not only for its wines. Great exhibitions and festivals attract numerous visitors. The cityscape has changed greatly in recent years. The Garonne flows through Bordeaux, later merging with the Dordogne to form the mighty La Gironde estuary. The tides can be felt all the way into the city. On the riverbank, walkers, skaters, cyclists, children have a large area to themselves. Here it is wonderful to stroll. Small side trips to the extremely well-preserved old town on the opposite side provide variety. The 1.2km long, famous shopping street “Rue Catherine”, has now been completely converted into a pedestrian zone. Today’s cityscape of Bordeaux is particularly interesting: historical buildings and modern architectural art exist almost harmoniously side by side. Great exhibitions, such as the “Bassins des Lumières” in the old submarine facilities, are definitely worth a visit!