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Major city · France

Bidart

Half a day to one night: walk the coastal path, see the chapel viewpoint, and eat Basque cake at the old mill. A quiet beach stop between Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

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Bidart is a small Basque coastal town between Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, known for its six beaches, the Sainte-Madeleine chapel viewpoint, and the traditional Bassilour mill. Most visitors use it as a half-day stop or a one-night base for the coast. The village centre has a pelota wall and a handful of restaurants; the main draw is the coastal path and surf breaks.

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Currency
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Best months
Jun–Sep
avoid Nov–Feb (many places close or reduce hours)
Airport
BIQ
Nights
1

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bidart17 ▾
  • Police17
  • Fire18
  • Ambulance (SAMU)15
  • European emergency112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Bidart, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
  • BeerBeer (draught)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
  • Metro or bus rideBus from Biarritz to Bidart€2 (≈ US$3) (check)
  • Budget bedCampsite pitch (tent or van), a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room in a hotel or B&B, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
  • High-end bedDouble room in a hotel or B&B, a night, per room€160 (≈ US$190)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €150 (≈ US$180)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Sainte-Madeleine chapel viewpointSix beaches and surf breaksBassilour mill and Basque cakeCoastal hiking path (sentier du littoral)
Airports
BIQ Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (About 15 min by taxi; bus lines connect to Bidart)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    17°C (63°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    15°C (59°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Bidart: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

13 rd

Feb

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

12 rd

Mar

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

11 rd

Apr

17°C (63°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

11 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

15°C (59°F)

9 rd

Jul

25°C (77°F)

17°C (63°F)

8 rd

Aug

25°C (77°F)

17°C (63°F)

9 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

15°C (59°F)

10 rd

Oct

20°C (68°F)

12°C (54°F)

12 rd

Nov

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

13 rd

Dec

12°C (54°F)

6°C (43°F)

13 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Walking covers the village centre and the coastal path. Bus lines from Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz stop in Bidart. Bike lanes connect the beaches. A car is useful for visiting the wider Basque coast.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Biarritzgo

Door to door: 20–30 min

Bus or car, about 15 min

Surf beaches, the Rocher de la Vierge and the aquarium.

Bayonnego

Door to door: 30–40 min

Bus or car, about 20–30 min

Old town, cathedral and Basque museums.

Saint-Jean-de-Luz

go

Door to door: 20–30 min

Bus or car, about 15 min

Harbour, beach and Louis XIV square.

Sarego

Door to door: 35–45 min

Car, about 25 min

Basque village with caves and a small train.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Village centre

Close to restaurants, the pelota wall and bus stops.

Beach area (Plage du Centre / Parlementia)

Closer to the coast and surf; more campsites and holiday rentals.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
€80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
High
€130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room in a hotel or B&B1 × 1 night × €110€110
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €90€180
Bus from Biarritz airport to Bidart, one way2 × €2 · check€4
Taxi from Biarritz airport to Bidart1 × €30€30
Surf lesson (2 h, group)2 × €45€90
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€41
Trip total≈ €228 per person per day, bed included€455≈ US$550

2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4)
Basque cake (gateau basque)€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)
Menu du jour (lunch set)€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
Beer (draught)€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
Taxi from Biarritz airport to Bidart€30–40 (≈ US$35–50)
Bus from Biarritz to Bidart€2 (≈ US$3) (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Bidart is a safe coastal town. The main risks are riptides on the beaches and summer crowds. Watch your belongings on the beach and lock your car.
  • Parking fills up on summer weekends; arrive early or park at the outskirts.
  • Riptides on the beaches: swim only in flagged areas.
  • Many restaurants close on Sunday evenings and Monday (check).

Emergency numbers

Police
17
Fire
18
Ambulance (SAMU)
15
European emergency
112

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My bed tonight

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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police17
  • Fire18
  • Ambulance (SAMU)15
  • European emergency112

Embassy

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Biarritz airport → Bidart, taxi: €30–40 (≈ US$35–50), about 15 min
  • Biarritz → Bidart, bus: about €2 (≈ US$3), about 20 min (check)

Say or show

  • Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
  • Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
  • Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
  • Je peux payer par carte ? — Can I pay by card? (zhuh puh pay-yay par kart)
  • Où est la plage ? — Where is the beach? (oo ay la plahzh)

French is the main language; Basque is also spoken. English is common in tourist businesses.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bidart. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (many places close or reduce hours) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for the chapel viewpoint, Bassilour mill and each beach with verified opening hours and parking.
  2. Eat pages for the mill restaurant and Bela Gorri with last-order times.
  3. Surf school pages with seasonal schedules and equipment rental.
  4. Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for BIQ airport and Biarritz station.

Meanwhile

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