Pointe Saint-Martin, Rocky cape in Biarritz, France.
Pointe Saint-Martin is a rocky headland in Biarritz featuring steep limestone cliffs that rise sharply above the Atlantic. Paths run along the edge, offering views of the sea and the coastline below.
The site was visited by people during the Bronze Age, as artifacts discovered at the lighthouse base confirm. Scientific work to understand ocean forces took place here in the 20th century.
The headland holds meaning for local fishermen who have worked these waters for generations, and today it serves as a gathering place where residents walk along the edge to watch the sea and horizon.
The headland is easy to reach by public transport and sits close to town. Visit during calmer weather, as strong winds and high waves are common along the cliffs.
A former experimental laboratory once studied how waves and ocean currents work using special chamber systems built into the cliffs. The facility is no longer active, though traces of its structures remain visible below.
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