Biarritz is a name that conjures images of glamour, style and quintessential French chic. It may not be on the Cote d'Azur, but it certainly has all the hallmarks of a southern French beach destination, with a little more hometown character than some of its Riviera equivalents. Places like the Cote des Basques Beach draw in the tourists and surfers, whereas Biarritz's boutiques, restaurants and bars attract those wanting a piece of the highlife.
Car hire at Biarritz Airport allows you to see the whole of Aquitaine and even cross the border to places like San Sebastian on the A63. Hiring a car in Biarritz gives you access to a region of France that demands adventure.
Biarritz Airport is particularly convenient for those visiting Biarritz; it's only 4.5 km to the town centre. Once there, you'll see that the entire city is focused around the beaches and their plush surroundings.
There are six beaches in Biarritz: Plage Port Vieux, Plage Milady, Grand Plage, Plage Miramar, Plage Marbella, and Plage de la Cote des Basques Beach. Each of these beaches offers something a little different.
For an evening stroll, walk up to the Virgin on the Rock; a statue which glimmers beautifully in the evening sun at sunset. Well worth a visit! The silhouette on the cliff-edge combined with the coastal vista is really a sight to behold. The Biarritz Lighthouse offers some similarly beautiful views. Again, sunset is a good time to scale the steps.
The A63 is great road in and out of town for those hiring a car at Biarritz Airport. A short drive south to Saint Jean de Luz will take you to the church of Saint John the Baptist, which is practically on the Spanish border. Rent a car at Biarritz Airport and the A63 could take you right into Spain where you can visit towns like San Sebastian. Once there, Concha Beach and the Old Town of Parte Vieja are very popular.
