Visit the Basque Country and its historic lands
Discover an authentic region by choosing to visit the Basque Country from our campsite in Sare. Between mountains, ocean, Basque heritage and traditions, the region abounds in treasures to explore. Every detour is an invitation to encounter Basque culture, local flavours and unspoilt nature. Ideally located, our campsite is the perfect starting point for discovering the Basque Country in all its facets, whether you’re a fan of culture, hiking or other sports in the Basque Country. or lounging on the Atlantic coast.
Authentic villages just a stone’s throw from the campsite
The inland Basque country is home to a number of characterful villages. Start with Ainhoa and La Bastide-Clairence, ranked among France’s most beautiful villages, as is Sare. Just a few kilometers away, Espelette will seduce you with its spicy facades and lively market. Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, famous for its Monday market and medieval heritage, is a must on the Compostelle route. Further afield, the Aldudes valley and Banca invite you to meet the producers of the famous Kintoa pork.
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the Basque Country
Campsite near Bayonne: a city of art and history
Just forty kilometers away, Bayonne is a must for heritage lovers. A city of traditions, it combines historic architecture, renowned gastronomy (Bayonne ham, chocolate) and popular festivals. The cathedral, the quays of the River Nive, Les Halles, the Basque Museum and the Chocolate Museum are all good places to explore the urban version of the Basque Country.
Meeting the Spanish Basque Country
Etxalar, Zugarramurdi and Urdax are not far from us and offer a different kind of architecture. They can also be reached on foot via small signposted paths.
Discover Fontarrabie
Fontarrabie is a small fishing village on the other side of the Bidasoa River from Hendaye in Spain.
You can get there by car via Irun or by boat (much more pleasant) from the port of Hendaye.
You can visit the fishing port or wander through the narrow streets, where a large number of small bars offer a variety of “pintxos” or “tapas”, small portions of omelette, calamari, mussels… to accompany your aperitif.
The ventas
The Basque Country is also well known for its “ventas” , meaning border trade. They are located on the Spanish border. In the commune of Sare, only one remains, the “venta Berrouet”. Further afield are Dantcharia, Ibardin, Arneguy and Valcarlos.
These shops sell everything from clothing and perfume to meat, but are best known for their duty-free sales of alcohol and cigarettes.
San Sebastien
The first major town on the Spanish coast, it opens out onto the sea, with Monte Igueldo in the distance, and you can get there by topo or euskaltren (train from Hendaye station) for convenience, to visit the science museum, the old town, theaquarium, and not forgetting, for gourmets, the famous tapas to accompany the aperitif.
Discover the surrounding area
and the seaside
