Boat trip to the Spanish coves

Duration3h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, French

Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Departing from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, you will embark on our boat for a 3h30 Spanish Excursion.
You will discover the French and Spanish Basque coastline, in small groups (maximum 10 passengers).
On the program, discover the remarkable places of the Basque coast, stops for swimming in the small Spanish coves. Snorkeling equipment available!

What's included

A boat trip
A professional skipper

What to expect

Port De Saint-jean-De-Luz.
15m

Departure: Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Mythical port of the Basque Country, today fishing still remains the main activity there.
The Basque Corniche
15m

We will follow the Basque cornice, a protected natural area, located between Hendaye and Ciboure. Today the hiking trail that winds around this cliff is closed to the public because of its fragility. We will have the chance to discover these Flysch cliffs from the sea.
Hondarribia
30m

Then head towards Hondarribia and therefore the start of the Spanish coast. Hondarribia is home to one of the most important fishing ports on the Basque coast. A little further on we will discover the bay of Los Frailes and the Amuitz islet, the water there is often transparent and very calm.
Jaizkibel
1h

Jaizkibel offers spectacular views of the ocean and the Basque coast. Travelers will admire wild cliffs, natural heaths and unique panoramas, while enjoying a moment of contemplation in the heart of raw and unspoilt nature. It will also be the time for swimming!
Pass by

On the way back the boat ride will continue with the visit the bay of Loia, a small French pearl accessible only by sea and dominated by the castle of Abbadia. It was Antoine d'Abbadie, French Traveler and Astronomer, who had this castle built between 1864 and 1870.
Rochers des deux Jumeaux
Pass by

Below the castle, we can admire the 2 Jumeaux, emblematic rocks. These two sentinels who watch over the open sea have resisted the onslaught of the ocean.
Fort De Socoa
Pass by

We will take a short detour to the port of Socoa dominated by its fort, a historical treasure of the Basque country and witness to a rich and captivating history.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at 14 quai de l'Infante (Ponton A) at the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
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Please arrive 20 minutes before Check-out time.
Please don’t go down to the pontoon and wait on the dock: a member of the team will pick you up.

End point

Meet at 14 quai de l'Infante (Ponton A) at the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Oceanboat64 on GoogleMaps.
Please arrive 20 minutes before Check-out time.
Please don’t go down to the pontoon and wait on the dock: a member of the team will pick you up.

Additional information

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please arrive 20 minutes before Check-out.
Please don’t go down to the pontoon and wait on the dock: a member of the team will pick you up.
Plan: Sunglasses - Sunscreen - Windproof - Jersey / towel if you want to swim - Bottle of water.
Plan to arrive early on Saint-Jean-de-Luz to park.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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