Water sports and leisure activities Vélo Pays Basque

One click on one of the 2 Marty Surf or Bike Rental websites and you can reserve your surfboard, stand-up paddle, bodyboard & fins, shorty or full wetsuit for half a day, 3 or 5 days. But also, adult city cruiser bikes, electric bikes and, what's more, Lucy or Marty will deliver to your place of residence without you having to move. Located on the Bidart plateau, Marty keeps you informed in real time of the best waves according to the tide and accompanies you.

You want to discover the lake of Hossegor in an original and playful way? For example, by renting a Hawaiian pirogue, a Canadian canoe or a stand-up paddle? For one hour or more, with friends or family, the calm waters of the lake are well suited to the exercise, whether you are beginners or initiated. With a length of 2,300 m and a width of 350 m, the shores of this lake are never far away. You can sail to the first bridge, just before you reach the channel to the ocean. Also try the Goliath, a giant paddle for 4 to 6 people.

The Lac de Guiche is a huge spring-water pool for young and old, just 20 minutes from Bayonne, with large green spaces to put your towel down and a free, supervised swimming area waiting for you. This means you can avoid the crowds of the coast and enjoy a water park in the heart of nature, with fun facilities for all. The waterjump, ventrigliss, tyrolienne, human catapult, trampolines, slides... all offer new sensations. Snack bar and picnic area.

Here, the 3 S rule applies: Sensation, Safety and Smiles! For 20 years, the school has been offering individual, group and school surfing lessons and courses for children aged 6 and over. It has been awarded the "Confort" classification by the FFS, thanks to its spacious 80 m² premises facing the surf zone, and its commitment to the French Surf Schools Quality Charter. It offers surf camps with accommodation and showers. Stand-up paddle lessons, surf packs...

Enjoy an unforgettable experience, with rafting, mini-raft, hydrospeed, canoeing and inflatable kayaking activities on the program with professional guides. The Bidarray team offers outings for schoolchildren, groups, sports clubs, business seminars, vacation centers and couples... Ur Bizia can be adapted to suit every need: half-day, full-day, camping and 2-day adventures. Ur Bizia also offers introductory courses in Basque pelota, downhill scootering, caving, climbing...

Discover Bayonne, Ustaritz, Cambo and Itxassou by canoe-kayak from the banks of the Adour and Nive rivers, following the rhythm of the downstream currents with Antoine and Aurélien, both seasoned experts in this discipline, which can be practiced by people aged 7 (accompaniment compulsory) to 77 (and over), provided they know how to swim and are in good shape. Guided tours are available in both calm and swift waters. Whether you're a family, solo or duo, or a group of friends, it's a time for sharing and conviviality. Spice up your outings, your weekends and your holidays in a whole new way.

With the guidance of these experienced professionals, the entire descent of the Pas de Roland becomes accessible to all. The Nive takes you all the way to Bidarray, alternating between calm and fast waters, offering a different kind of travel experience, suitable for families with boats reserved for those over 12 and 18. For thrill-seekers, sporty courses are also available in Aragon and Catalonia. Peyo Dendaletche, founder of Ur Ederra and holder of a state diploma, is one of the pioneers of rafting in the Basque Country.

The Evi Nautika nautical base in Ciboure, one of the oldest sailing schools in the Bay of Socoa (51 years old), offers courses and lessons, and rents out nautical equipment all year round, including 9 Figaro sailboats (ideal for beginners), motorboats and paddleboats. The sailing school is affiliated with the French Sailing Federation. Boards, catamarans and towed gliders are available for hire. Supervised by instructors (DE).

The lake,, a "little inland sea", is fed by 4 springs and extends over 12 hectares. An ideal place for a vacation, with its extensive leisure facilities. Designed and maintained all year round, it offers a wide range of water sports in complete safety: canoeing, kayaking, waterslides, pedal boats... Several play areas are available for children on the 700 m of supervised beach in July and August. There's also a fitness trail, tennis courts, volleyball courts, picnic areas and camper van parking.

The best time to explore the joys of river sliding is from April to November. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you'll enjoy gliding down the Pas de Roland gorges, a listed natural site, following the river's capricious course in the heart of a wild environment. You'll be spoilt for choice of activities, including rafting, canorafting, hydrospeed, stand-up paddle, tubing and more. You can also go canyoning, aquarando, climbing, caving and much more.

In each office, you'll be able to hire all the equipment you need for surfing and other related activities. A vehicle will accompany you to the spots where lessons take place. And on a day-to-day basis, you can learn to surf, bodyboard, stand-up paddle board and alternative activities when the sea is too flat. Alone, as a couple, with the family or in a group, Océan Aventure will meet your expectations perfectly.

Created in 2007, this association "law 1901" affiliated to the French Federation of Underwater Studies and Sports (FFESSM) gathers passionate volunteers. Lake or sea explorations, baptisms... Accessible from 10 years old, the Club has a slot at the Aygueblue aquatic center on Friday evening for winter dives. You will find this Landes underwater school at the Rey beach, behind the snack bar Le Cabanon, two fins away from the Hossegor canal; a unique shallow natural area. The deep dives off Capbreton are reserved for the initiated.

Training, entertainment, relaxation... That's the program of this aquatic center located at the foot of the Basque Rhune. It is in this life-size postcard that visitors are welcomed, whether they are beginners or experienced swimmers, children or adults. The center is divided into several areas so that everyone can find their way around: a sports pool for swimming in water lines, free swimming and lessons, a fun pool with massaging jets, a paddling pool and two slides. Animations, events and activities punctuate the daily life of the place.

With 30 years' experience, Fabrice, an ex-competitive swimmer with a passion for waves and surfing, teaches all generations with skill and passion. Between Bidart, Guéthary and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, you'll learn and enjoy surfing the best spots on the coast. The quality of his teaching is recognized thanks to his pedagogy and his ability to adapt to all levels, from the youngest to the oldest. In individual or group lessons, Fabrice accompanies you in the water throughout your surfing sessions. You can also discover snorkeling and palm-walking.

Between the ocean and the Izadia ecological park, Anglet's Skate Park extends over 2,500 m². Here you can practice both skating and rollerblading. There are two bowls and a street area with slopes and other modules. BMX is also available, and helmets are compulsory. Right next to the Skate Park, there's an area dedicated to toddlers, where they can skate. It's easy to get to, with ample parking and catering facilities.

If you can swim 25 meters, treat yourself to a Polynesian pirogue ride in the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz-Ciboure! Calm and fun for some with a simple tour of the bay, sporty with sensations in the waves for others in a pirogue, wave ski or even an inflatable Stand Up from 4 to 8 places - guaranteed sensations! You can also opt for a kayak and learn the basics of navigation, followed by progressive sessions. From initiation to perfection in all these activities, for all ages and budgets...

Here, almost anything is possible: from discovery surfing sessions to introductory or advanced courses, private lessons and accommodation, on several sites, Beaurivage Surf Camp or Ttipia Surf Camp, under the supervision of the school's manager, Mathieu Cerramon, French champion and surfing teacher for the past ten years. With a range of formulas to suit all budgets and levels from the age of 4. Take advantage of our stand-up paddle packages.

Embark on a kayak, pirogue or stand-up paddle trip to visit some of the most beautiful sites on the Hendaye coast: Cap du Figuier in Spain, the rocks of Deux Jumeaux and the bay of Loya overlooking the Abbadia estate, the bay of Txingudi and the ports of Canneta and Fontarrabie, or the more tranquil and less turbulent descent of the Bidassoa river. Arteka Océan is also the world of surfing, with wave-skiing and sit-skiing for all. Initiations, lessons, courses and all boats for hire on the site, with prices.