Guéthary, un balcon sur l'océan
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Guéthary, un balcon sur l'océan

A first loop visits the interior of the country and discreetly reaches the neighboring town of Bidart. Heritage, beaches and villas follow one another until passing through Guéthary. The second part of the itinerary flirts with the coastal path, towards Saint-Jean-de-Luz by the beaches of Acotz

By taking advantage of a quick transfer by TER train, one can envisage a beautiful bike ride along the Basque coast. The itinerary begins in the heart of Guéthary, with a balcony overlooking its small port where the memory of the whale hunters from the 12th to the 14th century hovers in the air, as fishing is anchored in the Getarian soul. The coastal cliffs are full of lookouts over the ocean, once used by whale and ship watchers, which the tour proposed here does not fail to compile in a magnificent two-wheeled stroll. A first loop visits the inland and discreetly reaches the neighboring town of Bidart. Heritage, beaches and villas follow one another until passing through Guéthary. The second part of the itinerary flirts with the coastal path, towards Saint-Jean-de-Luz by the beaches of Acotz, on lanes dedicated to bicycles.



How to get there

From Saint-Jean-de-Luz (A63 exit no. 3), take the D810 towards Bayonne and Guéthary for 4 km. At the traffic lights at the top of the Guéthary hill, turn left into the town center. At the pediment (Office de Tourisme), turn right for 150 m to reach the Avenue Harispe parking lot. Follow the signs for "port - plage" to reach the starting point.
You can also leave from Saint-Jean-de-Luz station, by taking the TER train that runs between the two stations.