Hendaye travel guide

Due its proximity to the Spanish border Hendaye is a melting pot of both cultures. It has been the scene of many border disputes and since 1660 Pheasant Island has been declared the official border between France and Spain.

If you want to visit Spain all you need to do is walk over one of the several bridges to Irun. There are no checkpoints or passport controls. To visit Hondarribia there is a ferry to shuttle you back and for from Hendaye marina

The GR10 hike and many other recognised European walks start from here. The local coastal footpath, Sentier du Littoral, starts here and continues north all the way to Bidart.

Hendaye bay is great for water sports as it is sheltered from the usual Atlantic swell. The beach is also the longest in the French Basque Country at 3km.

How to get to Hendaye

The easiest way to get from Biarritz to Hendaye is surely by private transfer using Biarritz Airport Transfers. Take the hassle out of the start of your holiday by letting us take you directly from Biarritz Airport to your accommodation or the SNCF station in Hendaye. Or, need to go the other way round? We can also do transfers between cities or to/from Bordeaux Airport

The easiest way to get from Biarritz to Hendaye is surely by private transfer using Biarritz Airport Transfers. Take the hassle out of the start of your holiday by letting us take you directly from Biarritz Airport to your chosen accommodation in Hendaye.