With its bay protected from heavy swells and a wide range of activities during the school vacations, Hendaye is the ideal destination for family holidays in the Basque Country!
- 3 kilometers of fine sandy beach with a gentle slope: one of the safest in Aquitaine!
- an ideal spot to learn about water sports: the waves are there to be enjoyed, not feared.
- beach bracelets for children to play safely (donated by the tourist office).
- areas along the beach and bay dedicated to pedestrians, rollerbladers and cyclists for safe strolling.
- guides to good beach practices “Les petites canailles en vacances à Hendaye” (Little rascals on vacation in Hendaye)
- manual workshops, sports initiations, clown and puppet shows… every day during the Spring and Autumn vacations: Children’s Weeks
- The Sliding Day, to try out the latest sports activities.
- The Fête de la Science will reveal the scientists and researchers of tomorrow…
- not to mention a unique“Family Holidays” program all summer long!
Your free weekly summer meetings

Réveil Fitness
Réveillez-vous avec énergie tous les lundis ! Musique entraînante et l’ambiance conviviale, rechargez votre esprit sur le sable fin de la Grande Plage.

Initiation Pelote Basque
C’est l’occasion rêvée de vous essayer à ce jeu ancestral, tout en apprenant les origines des diverses disciplines et les techniques de base. De la pala au chistera, testez toute la panoplie d’instrument du sport roi au Pays Basque.

Concours de châteaux de sable en famille
Laissez libre cours à votre imagination et construisez des chefs-d’œuvre éphémères dans le sable fin de la Grande Plage. Toute la famille apportera sa pière à l’édifice !

Longe Côte
Imissez-vous entre les vaguelettes de la Grande Plage pour une session revitallisante, en harmonie avec l’Océan Atlantique.

Yoga – Maison Adam
Aux abords des dunes de Sokoburu, c’est aux sons des vagues et de la brise marine que vous pratiquerez les postures et les respirations qui vous guideront vers un état de détente profonde…
During the school vacations, fun is guaranteed!
No hesitation!
Hendaye has something for every member of the family!
Vacations on the Basque Coast are synonymous with endless adventure and fun.
- Spring, All Saints’ Day: free activities every day during “Children’s Weeks“.
- From July 10 to 12, “Hendaye celebrates summer”: circus, street theater, dance, night parade, fireworks.
- Every week in summer, musical parades, musicians, magicians…
- Scientific workshops at Abbadia, the Castle-Observatory
- Not forgetting mini-golf, beach clubs and a merry-go-round…

But also…
All year round
- If you’re looking for a vacation full of surprises and twists, come and test yourself with family and friends in the escape game “On the trail of a mysterious heritage” at Abbadia, the Château-Observatoire.
- Treasure hunt: follow the clues of Balea, the Hendaye whale, to find the treasure. Or follow in the footsteps of the Basque fox…
Information at the Tourist Office! - Reading and storytelling workshops at the multimedia library
- Discovery outings on the Corniche Basque with the Permanent Environmental Initiative Centre
- Shows organized by the Mendi Zolan cultural center
- Currently under construction, the future indoor swimming pool (due to reopen in late 2025/early 2026) will house :
- a 25m sports pool with 6 lanes.
- a 125m² learning and activity pool.
- Tree climbing, playgrounds, skate park, mountain bike track…



