A Weekend Walk Along the Côte Basque

One of our favorite walks is from Saint Jean de Luz to Guéthary, for a drink or lunch at one of the beachfront restaurants. We start at Sainte-Barbe and walk along Le Sentier du Littoral, a trail that follows the coast from Hendaye to Bidart.  One day I would like to walk the entire 25 km trail, but for now we enjoy this portion, which is about 6 km each way.  Not only does this walk offer some of the best views of Saint Jean de Luz, it takes you past some of the most beautiful homes, popular surf spots, a nude beach and the cutest farm animals. It has something for everyone.

During one of the first summers I spent in Saint Jean de Luz, my husband took me along the "PCH" of the Côte Basque on the back of a scooter. I clung tightly to my Frenchman as he introduced me to his hometown beaches. This walk always makes me think of that special day, when I saw this beautiful coastline for this first time. Now it is my chance to share it with you.

View from Sainte-Barbe 

View of Sainte-Barbe from a boat

I always stop to admire the view at the Hotel La Reserve.

Plage d'Erromardie

Please do not feed the horses, except for hard bread.

Plage de Lafetinia

 Plage de Mayarco

Plage de Cenitz

This time we ended our walk at Cenitz Beach. The lounge chairs overlooking the ocean at Le C were impossible to pass up.

We usually finish our walk in Guéthary. Nothing beats a cold glass of rosé and grilled sardines at Kostaldea on a summer afternoon. I can't wait for it to reopen in April. These are some pictures from last summer.