Plage de la Côte des Basques, Sandy beach in Biarritz, France.
This beach stretches along the Atlantic coast with fine sand and surrounding cliffs that provide natural protection for swimmers and surfers enjoying the ocean.
The site is recognized as the birthplace of surfing in France since the late 1950s, when American Peter Viertel introduced this Californian sport to local residents.
The beach takes its name from the Basque community that has inhabited this region for centuries, reflecting the French-Spanish cultural heritage of the territory.
Lifeguard supervision operates from May to September and the beach completely disappears at high tide during coefficients above 45, requiring visitors to check tide schedules beforehand.
It was voted France's most beautiful beach in 2017 by TripAdvisor and features a Surf House open daily from 2 PM to 7 PM for discovering the sport's history.
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