Plage du Miramar, Biarritz, Sandy beach next to Hotel du Palais, Biarritz, France
Description
Miramar Beach is a sandy shore beside Hotel du Palais that flows naturally from the adjacent Grande Plage. A distinctive rock formation with a hole rising about 50 meters (164 feet) from the shore marks this stretch of coastline.
History
The beach rose to prominence in 1854 when Napoleon III commissioned a villa that eventually became Hotel du Palais. This imperial gesture marked Biarritz's transformation into an upscale seaside resort.
Culture
The beach draws surfers and swimmers who share the water throughout the day. This mixed use creates a social rhythm where different groups of visitors naturally coexist and enjoy their own activities.
Practical
Lifeguards are present from May through October, with increased coverage during summer months. Check water conditions before entering and stay within designated swimming areas.
Did you know?
From this stretch you can see both the Cap St-Martin lighthouse and the Pyrenean mountains in the distance. The Rocher de la Vierge is also visible, creating a layered backdrop of natural and built features.
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Biarritz offers photographers and visitors a coastal path that connects several landmark locations. The Rocher de la Vierge rock monument, the Art Deco Casino, the lighthouse, and the imperial palace define the city's character. Several beaches including Grande Plage, Port Vieux, and Côte des...
Hôtel du Palais
227 m
Plage de la Chambre d'Amour, Anglet
868 m
Biarritz Lighthouse
612 m
Église Sainte-Eugénie de Biarritz
1 km
Casino municipal
651 m
Biarritz Market Hall
1 km
Russian orthodox church of Biarritz
254 m
Synagogue of Biarritz
448 m
Miramar
11 m
Chapelle impériale de Biarritz
385 m
Golf de Biarritz
1 km
Église Saint-Joseph de Biarritz
995 m
Le Port des Pêcheurs
998 m
Église Saint-Charles de Biarritz
479 m
Hôtel Plaza
696 m
Pâtisserie Miremont
859 m
Grande Plage, Biarritz
488 m
Le Petit Train de Biarritz
717 m
Grande plage
499 m
Scenic viewpoint
1.1 km
Rocher du Basta
820 m
Vue sur le port de Biarritz
1.1 km
Ancienne église anglicane Saint-Andrew de Biarritz
974 m
Petite Chambre d'Amour
1 km
Scenic viewpoint
821 m
Couvent des Dominicains de Biarritz
1 km
Hôtel La Maison Basque
641 m
Gare du Midi
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