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A stone’s throw from Biarritz, this distinguished neighboring city is worth a visit to look out over the ocean from the beaches of the Côte des Basques, with a chic atmospherelearn about its great surfing tradition and discover places of interest, such as the Rocher de la Vierge (a beautiful rocky promontory with panoramic views), the Sea Museum and the cathedral.
HOW TO GET TO BAYONA, WHEN TO GO AND HOW MANY DAYS TO VISIT IT
Bayonne is easy to reach by car from San Sebastian, since it is only 58 kilometers (50 minutes) away from Bayonne. Biarritz-Pays Basque airport is 6 kilometers awayconnected to train line 4, which leads to the very center of the city.
Bayonne can be seen in a day, but to enjoy it calmly, Better two or three days. Any time is perfect, as it has a lot of life throughout the year, since it is a university town that is always lively. If you are looking for the best weather, reserve a few days between April and November, when the weather is mild and you can enjoy all its outdoor attractions with more pleasant temperatures, although it never hurts to bring an umbrella.
Regarding the festive calendar, lThe Bayonne festivities will take place in 2025 between July 16 and 20, when the neighbors They dress in white with a scarf and red belt, like in Pamplona, and participate in flower parades, cow races through the streets, concerts, ball games and bullfighting shows. Since 1462, the Foire au jambon has also been celebrated, this year from April 10 to 13, where the best farm ham is awarded, and another notable event is the Carnival, in which a vile character is judged: Saint Patzar, who is burned at the stake. During the fall, L’ Academia del Chocolate offers conferences, events and tastings in various places in the city. And the Christmas holidays are also celebrated in style, with the Olentzero, the charcoal burner, as the protagonist, as in our Basque Country.