Ho ho ho!
Father Christmas is checking his sleigh and Olentzero is preparing his coal: the magic of Christmas is taking hold in Hendaye!

From December 1st onwards, the Christmas bells are already ringing, Hendaye is decked out in its festive finery, and decorations light up every street corner from late afternoon onwards.

In the Basque Country, Olentzero, a character emblematic of Basque culture and mythology, descends from the mountains at the end of the year and wanders through the streets.
Despite his unattractive face, darkened by the coal he carries on his back, he is the messenger of light, representing the winter solstice.
He will be handing out sweets to the best-behaved children on December 24th.

As for Santa Claus, he’ll be making a special appearance in the parade a few days before Christmas Eve.

The ingredients for a mild end to the year on the Basque Coast, coupled with the magic of a

CHRISTMAS IN HENDAYE

There’s plenty of family fun to be had, including acrobatic shows, horse-drawn carriage rides, bouncy castles, face-painting workshops for children, and a Christmas parade featuring elves, Santa Claus and Olentzero.

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COMMERCIAL FORTNIGHT

Looking for inspiration to treat your loved ones?

Take advantage of this special period to find the perfect gifts in the catalog of our local merchants:

Surprises await you in the boutiques of the city center and the “beach” district…

christmas market

Overflowing with artisan treasures and delicacies, we invite you to stroll through the Halles de Gaztelu,

There’s no mistaking it: the sweet aroma of local artisan specialities will tantalize your nostrils…

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS PARADE

Follow Santa’s float in an illuminated parade and let yourself be carried away by the enchantment of Christmas, to the sound of traditional carols and twinkling lights.

Don’t miss the 2025 edition:

Animations de Noël

Animations de Noël

• Petits chevaux à roulette • Session maquillage (face painting) • Jeux d’enfants (attraper la vache, hérisson, les anneaux) • Sculpture de ballon (tigre, crocodile, éléphant, nounours) • Spectacle de marionnette Si…

HENDAYE
Spectacle de magie - Arno Sinic

Spectacle de magie – Arno Sinic

Spectacle familial à partir de 4 ans. Divertir et surprendre les enfants avec un spectacle déluré. Des numéros comiques et visuels ! Du rire, de la surprise et de la féerie avec…

HENDAYE
Chants de Noël avec la chorale Gaztelu Zahar

Chants de Noël avec la chorale Gaztelu Zahar

Comme à l’accoutumée, nous vous proposerons un florilège de nos plus beaux chants d’Olentzero. Nous revêtirons alors nos capes et bérets pour cette représentation afin de vous faire passer un merveilleux moment…

HENDAYE
Parade de Noël

Parade de Noël

Durée : 1h15. Départ : Fronton Gaztelu Zahar Arrivée : Place de la République. Suivez le Père Noël, Olentzero et son âne des Pyrénées mais aussi les Joaldunak pour une parade féérique. Les luperons,…

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Affiche Noël 2025 - Hendaye Commerce - Hendaye Tourisme

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