Coastal sunset view with a large church and a marina full of boats.

DESTINATION BIARRITZLE TALAIA HOTEL & SPA

Biarritz, New Wave

In Biarritz, the Atlantic sets the pace. A city in motion, where seaside elegance meets surf energy, where the Basque art of living blends with a desire for new horizons. From the Talaia MGallery hotel, it all begins here — between sky, city, and ocean.

Biarritz unfolds like a film: crisp light, sea spray, silhouettes on the Grande Plage. As the European surf capital, a city of inspiration and character, it thrives year-round, fueled by a creative scene, vibrant gastronomy, and that love for the outdoors so characteristic of the Basque Country.

House on a rocky cliff by the ocean with surfers in the waves.
A lifeguard walks on the beach with a yellow lifeboard near the rocks at sea.

Must-sees

  • Rocher de la Vierge — A symbol of Biarritz, offering a wide-angle panorama of the Atlantic.
  • Le Phare — To gain perspective and take in the ocean view.
  • Villa Belza — A romantic silhouette perched on the rock.
  • Les Halles — The vibrant heart of local gastronomy.
  • Côte des Basques — Legendary spot for European surfing.
  • Port Vieux — Sheltered cove with a summer vibe.
Surfboard posed with a view of surfers riding the waves near rocks and buildings by the sea.
Beach with waves and people on the sand at sunset, with mountains in the background.Hotel Le Talaia decorative graphic pattern, rounded geometric shapes in textured gold on a cream background
Sun setting over the calm sea under a soft orange sky.

Beaches & Viewpoints

The ocean here isn't just scenery: it's a presence. Biarritz blends seaside glamour and freedom.

  • Grande Plage — Historic elegance and sunbathing.
  • Côte des Basques — Surf, cliffs, sunsets.
  • Port Vieux — Intimate and family-friendly atmosphere.
  • Marbella & Milady — Wild and natural.
Cobbled street lined with white houses with blue and red shutters, marine decorations and flowering plants.
A woman wearing a denim jacket rides a bike on a street in front of ancient houses.
Small port with boats, terrace tables and buildings with red roofs at the water's edge.
Icon of stylized waves in orange-red on a dark background, decorative graphic element of the Hotel Le Talaia

Basque lifestyle

Biarritz is Basque at heart: a proud, vibrant and open culture. Tradition and modernity coexist through the city’s historic sport—pelo—as well as local crafts, gastronomy and the festivals that punctuate the city’s calendar.

Hotel Le Talaia decorative graphic pattern, rounded geometric shapes in textured caramel on a brown background

48 hours in Biarritz from Le Talaia Hotel

Day 1 — Light & Ocean

MORNING

A stroll on the Grande Plage followed by an ascent of the Lighthouse.

NOON

Lunch at Les Halles to discover Basque flavors.

AFTERNOON

Head to the Basque Coast for surfing or a sunset from the hotel's rooftop.

EVENING

Return to Talaia for an oceanfront dinner.

Day 2 — Culture & Art of Living

MORNING

Rocher de la Vierge and Villa Belza.

NOON

Lunch at Place Bellevue, at Café de Paris.

AFTERNOON

Wellness break at the Talaia spa.

END OF DAY

Golden hour on an Anglet beach.

Beach with waves, figures of people on the sand and mountains on the horizon.Ice cream stand with cone illustrations and ice machine by the sea.

Biarritz, Talaia style

Between sky and ocean, a destination to experience intensely — and to rediscover, season after season.

Picturesque harbor with boats and a large Gothic church at sunset.