Biarritz has seen many Irish Rugby fans over the years. Munster fans in particular are regular visitors to France for rugby. There are direct flights with Ryanair form Dublin Airport to Bayonne-Anglet-Biarritz Airport. The Airport is three kilometres from the town of Biarritz.
The south west of France has long been a popular summer holiday hotspot. Biarritz is situated on the Basque Coast. The local Rugby side Biarritz Olympique are always a big draw. Biarritz is a surfer’s paradise with the annual Biarritz Surf Festival taking place every July on Côte des Basques beach. Outdoor types will love Biarritz as there are plenty of activities to get stuck into including golf, horse riding and tennis.
A leisurely spin in your Biarritz car hire is recommended when exploring the countryside around Biarritz. The Pyrénées Mountains are nearby if you fancy putting on your hiking boots while Gavarnie (world heritage site) is within reasonable driving distance.
As with many French locations, Biarritz is renowned for its quality cuisine. There are a multitude of restaurants and cafes throughout the city offering traditional French food. There is a traditional food market every Sunday in Biarritz where you can buy local fresh food.
There are lots of shopping opportunities in Biarritz. High fashion can be found in the city centre with the works of many top fashion designers available. There are also plenty of locally produced items fore sale such as handmade Basque products including tablecloths and sandals.
There are plenty of varying architectural styles to be seen in Biarritz. The Hôtel du Palais was once owned by Napoleon the 3rd. Festive fireworks take place annually on La Grande Plage beach during July and August.
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[...] Ryanair fly to Pau Airport from London Stansted and Bristol Airport. This may be an option worth considering for Irish people wishing to visit Pau. You could also get a direct flight from Dublin Airport to nearby Biarritz Airport. [...]