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surfing in Biarritz

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  • 29-11-2011 7:00pm
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    treass
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭


    Hey,

    I was just wondering if anyone here has been surfing in Biarritz and what they thought of it? Or where would people recommend to go in Europe ?

    Trying to organize a Christmas present so any advice would be great!:)


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    spaceHopper
    Registered Users Posts: 3,987 ✭✭✭spaceHopper


    At this time of year (up to end of February) Morocco is a good bet, Tagazout is the palace everybody goes. Also Lagos in Portugal is good, nice town and lots of breaks near by but you need a car.

    Barritz is a nice town and you aren't far from other spots, Anglet, Hozzeger... but it's very shore brealkey and not much good for beginners.


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    blueskys
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    Agree with spacehopper, lagos far better bet...get flight to faro, stay in sagres/lagos. better range of surf, more options, friendlier and cheaper as well!


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    Cecil Mor
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    Been a couple of years since I was last in Biarritz, then it was mid October and I still found it to be perfectly warm and only grabbing the 3mm for the evening as the sun was sinking lower and lower.

    Beautiful town with a great vibe. Takes a bit of readjustment to get used to the sight of people walking through the main streets of a city in the wetties & a board under their arm.
    Even bigger readjustment needed when sitting in the line-up and you find yourself chatting to the most beautiful women in the world.

    I found Ryanair grand the last time, very good value & they are still flying the route.
    Most spots are beach breaks alright but there are many within a short hop and of varying nature from super mellow (Generally South of) to peaky ass kickers (Generally North of).
    Autumn & Spring there are only a few travelling surfers & the locals knocking about.
    Summer it'll be busier but also more fickle.
    Heading back in April for couple of weeks of Surf & MTB races inland; can't Wait!!:D:D

    If its an Xmas pressie but can be booked for afterwards than I can't recommend it enough.
    If its for within that Xmas time period(ish) than you'd be best advised to head further South.


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    spaceHopper
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    Other options would be Lanzorite good mix of spots from crazy pro to beginner, Furtoventura (not really for beginners) and Spain, Zaruitz in the Basque country or Conil del la Fontra in April for the Andulica festival - the end of it is mad and great craic.

    One thing to remeber, you can plan a holiday to somewhere there is good surf but not the surf - its not guranteed but it's great to getway somewhere warm for a while, having something else to do even chilling is good.


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    treass
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭treass


    Thanks for all of the advice! It's much appreciated :)

    The trip will probably be in spring/early summer so I think I'm gonna work out prices/accom/flights for Lagos, Biarritz and Lanzorite and maybe one more, and then let my boyfriend choose between two (it's his present). I've never surfed, but would like to try it so places that suit everyone might be best so I can paddle around in the shallow water while he looks for the bigger waves. Who knows, I even might catch the surfing bug!:cool:


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    rodento
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    Lovely place for a romantic surf trip, also handy if you don't have a car


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    spaceHopper
    Registered Users Posts: 3,987 ✭✭✭spaceHopper


    treass wrote: »
    Thanks for all of the advice! It's much appreciated :)

    The trip will probably be in spring/early summer so I think I'm gonna work out prices/accom/flights for Lagos, Biarritz and Lanzorite and maybe one more, and then let my boyfriend choose between two (it's his present). I've never surfed, but would like to try it so places that suit everyone might be best so I can paddle around in the shallow water while he looks for the bigger waves. Who knows, I even might catch the surfing bug!:cool:
    If you are looking for something to have, find out what guide books he has, footprints guide to surfing in europe or stormriders guide to europe would be good.


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    roberb
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    You should check out Ericeira for a surf holiday. Bit quiet maybe in spring but from June on its perfect. Its a beautiful town, really authentic, very romantic :). Its only 30-40 mins drive from Lisbon which is great for a day trip. also the surf beaches are all in Ericeira whereas with Lagos they are a bit of a drive away from the town. Town is very inexpensive

    Biarritz is also great but very expensive once you get there


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