Guethary

Guethary is a cliff top village overlooking the ocean and the beaches

Guethary is the smallest village in the Basque coast between Biarritz and St Jean de Luz

GUETHARY was a fishermen's village, famous for hunting whales (XIII & XIV centuries) before welcoming the pioneers of sea bathing (1900) and later on the first european surfers (1960)

Situated in the middle of the Basque coast, this cliff top village overlooking the ocean is an ideal starting point to discover the Basque country (Biarritz, St Jean de Luz...).

GUETHARY is also famous for its typical architecture (basque & neo-basque art-deco style) its culture, contemporary art exhibitions in the municipal museum, craftsmen, gastronomy... and its seaside, typical port, the beaches and great waves for surfers.

Many festive activities and events are proposed in summer like Basque pelota ball games, concerts. See summer events in Guethary

Lodging, Thalasso spa, Restaurants, Markets

Holiday Rentals Property to buy Hotels Self-Catering Apts Bed & Breakfast Camping Thalassotherapy Spa Restaurants Markets

Leisure, Entertainments, sightseeing

Summer Events Le Petit Train de la Rhune Coastal trail Bull Fighting Basque strongmen games Museum Places of interest Church Disco's Casino Tourist Office Webcams

Beaches & Water Sports

Beaches Surf Sea Kayak - Jet ski - etc... Sailing Windsurfing Scuba diving Rafting and Canoë Boat hire/Boat trip Sea fishing/boat trip Fishing Yacht Marina

Sporting Activities

Pelote Basque Golf Tennis Club Horse Riding Skatepark Go Karting Quad Bowling Billiards Ball trap Ice Skating Skiingin the Pyrenees

Local Transport

Biarritz Airport Bus Services Train Services Taxi Services Car hire Cycle Hire Scooter Hire

Situation Maps

Guethary Commune Cote Basque Distance-Ometer Travel Routes Aquitaine Department 64 Pays Basque

Other Towns Close By

Biarritz - 9 km North Bidart - 3 km North St. Jean-Luz - 6 km South