Hendaye beach
Ande (Plage d’Hendaye) territorially is the most south-west of France, the Basque Country. Nearby there is the Bay of Biscay, and the Spanish Iruna is a stoned throw away. Ande is separated from Spain by the Bidasoa River, as well as an island right in the middle of the river with the interesting name Pheasants. A popular place not only for the inhabitants of the province of Labour. This part of the Atlantic coastline was appreciated by many tourists from other countries.
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Beach description
The beach has many advantages.:
- It is perfect for rest with children, athletes and those, who do not like special complaints and glamor on rest.
- In the Basque Country this is the safest beach.
- The wide and sloping slope is covered with golden sand. Rocks are found, but not sharp.
- Convenient area for practicing all kinds of water sports, excellent surf. Here beginner windsurfers and children study windsurfing.
- Low tide frees up a fairly wide territory, which is immediately occupied by lovers of football, volleyball, other outdoor beach games.
- Cleaning takes place daily all summer. On the territory people will not be let in with dogs or other pets.
- The water temperature in the bay is comfortable, at the peak of the season it reaches +24°C.
- There is a rescue service, there is equipped access to the sea for people with disabilities.
- Changing rooms, showers and toilets, including for the disabled.
- Nudists are not forgotten, they have a separate area.
- Near the vacation spot there is a parking lot.
Since early morning there are few people here, surf lovers and other athletes are drawn towards to dinner. Right on the beach there is a house, where it is possible to rent beach accessory, in the shop it is possible to buy everything necessary. Right here they rent a kayak, fishing gear or a bicycle.
Specially trained staff helps people in wheelchairs to move along the platforms, equipped on the beach, when diving. Such facilities are provided for free.
There is no particular chic. Lovers of social life can for 30 minutes. To get to San Sebastian by subway.
The main entertainment in the Andes is sports events. Any vacationer can master the waves under sail, learn diving, get a few surfing lessons. Yachting is orginized, people go kayaking or jet skiing.
Those, who do not take part in sports, enjoy the sun, the sea, take pictures, explore the outskirts. Children have fun in the pools, play tennis.
When is the best time to go?
It is possible to relax in France at any time of the year, the time of the trip depends more on your preferences. Summer - a great time to travel to the sea. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, even on the southern French Riviera is not hot weather. In winter , people go to ski resorts in France. It should be be mindful that in summer and winter in France there is a high season, respectively, prices soar. To enjoy the excursions, choose the time from February to April or from September to November, when both in the north and in the south it is not very crowded. If you go to the French Riviera in September, you will never lose: You will find a time when the weather is still warm and the prices are not so high.
Video: Beach Hendaye
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One of the best options is to stay in 3* apartments, from where the beach is just a minute's walk away. Sea and mountains are visible just from the window. Hendaye beach studio provides its guests with all services, including Wi-Fi and even a kitchen with an oven.
There are fast food stalls on the beach for those,who want to have a snack. Full dinner in a nearby cafe. As for the restaurants, there are many of them in the Andes, the ratings are mostly admired. This concerns both service and prices. At the height of the season, it is better to book a table in advance. At other times, it is possible to have dinner or supper without problems.
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- The climate of Ande is marine, so the humid air allows the guests of the resort to be in the sun for a long time, the summer heat is easily tolerated. There are no sudden drops. Tourists should only see to tanning product.
- It is possible to get by rail from Spain (Irun), the trip will take only 5 km.
The nearest airports, from where it is possible to get by car:
- San Sebastian (10 km), there is also a subway line, which is very convenient.
- Biarritz is 20 km away.
- Bilbao, which is also in Spain - 120 km.
- Highways connect Ande with Paris, Toulouse, Madrid.