Boat trip to the Spanish coves
Description
Departing from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, you will embark on our boat for a 3h30 Spanish Excursion. You will discover the French and Spanish Basque coastline, in small groups (maximum 10 passengers). On the program, discover the remarkable places of the Basque coast, stops for swimming in the small Spanish coves. Snorkeling equipment available!
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Itinerary
Departure: Port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz Mythical port of the Basque Country, today fishing still remains the main activity there.
We will follow the Basque cornice, a protected natural area, located between Hendaye and Ciboure. Today the hiking trail that winds around this cliff is closed to the public because of its fragility. We will have the chance to discover these Flysch cliffs from the sea.
Then head towards Hondarribia and therefore the start of the Spanish coast. Hondarribia is home to one of the most important fishing ports on the Basque coast. A little further on we will discover the bay of Los Frailes and the Amuitz islet, the water there is often transparent and very calm.
Jaizkibel offers spectacular views of the ocean and the Basque coast. Travelers will admire wild cliffs, natural heaths and unique panoramas, while enjoying a moment of contemplation in the heart of raw and unspoilt nature. It will also be the time for swimming!
On the way back the boat ride will continue with the visit the bay of Loia, a small French pearl accessible only by sea and dominated by the castle of Abbadia. It was Antoine d'Abbadie, French Traveler and Astronomer, who had this castle built between 1864 and 1870.
Below the castle, we can admire the 2 Jumeaux, emblematic rocks. These two sentinels who watch over the open sea have resisted the onslaught of the ocean.
We will take a short detour to the port of Socoa dominated by its fort, a historical treasure of the Basque country and witness to a rich and captivating history.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive 20 minutes before Check-out.
- Please don’t go down to the pontoon and wait on the dock: a member of the team will pick you up.
- Plan: Sunglasses - Sunscreen - Windproof - Jersey / towel if you want to swim - Bottle of water.
- Plan to arrive early on Saint-Jean-de-Luz to park.
Reviews(16)
Superb outing on a rigid-inflatable boat, with many explanations from the captain and two stops in splendid bays for swimming and snorkeling
Excellent afternoon, our skipper Hugo taught us a lot of things, it was really a very good time. I highly recommend this 3.5-hour excursion
Magnificent sea getaway, very beautiful sites, superb snorkeling spot, a super nice guide with an unexpected visit from a dolphin as a bonus, awesome.... In short, everything was perfect, a big thank you. I highly recommend OCEAN BOAT 64. Yann.L
Very nice sea walk in a pleasant atmosphere. We had a great time where we were able to discover beautiful views of the coast with the explanations of our guide/navigator!
Merci beaucoup pour votre recommandation ! 😊 Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau à bord avec notre équipe !
A superb excursion, in a beautiful setting, where you can discover inaccessible areas in turquoise water. Thank you again for this beautiful day
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Ravis que l’excursion et les paysages vous aient autant plu. Au plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau ! L’équipe Oceanboat64
Beautiful sea walk, allowing to discover the Spanish Basque coast We appreciated your explanations throughout the tour and your command of navigation. Thank you for your kindness See you later.
Merci beaucoup pour votre avis ! Ravis que vous ayez apprécié la balade, la côte espagnole et nos explications. À une prochaine avec plaisir ! L’équipe Oceanboat64
One week of carefree relaxation. Good shopping just 20 minutes away in Spain at half the price. Also the Torres 10 Spanish brandy is delicious.
Thank you so much for your review! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again for another wonderful experience.
Great experience with Paul who guided us throughout this equipment: coves, navy blue sea, sun and pleasant company Diving and snorkling as bonuses. The boat was very clean with equipment in perfect condition. Specially recommended
I paid for myself and a friend and it was an Elle’s the day before and y Indy was NOT REFUNDED. Please refund now or I will call the fraud area of my bank. Thank youn
Bonjour Cathie, Nous sommes vraiment désolés que votre sortie ait dû être annulée la veille — cela n’arrive que pour des raisons de sécurité liées aux conditions météo ou à la navigation. Concernant le remboursement, celui-ci est intégralement géré par Viator/Tripadvisor. Lorsque nous annulons une excursion via leur plateforme, le remboursement est automatiquement déclenché de leur côté. Il peut toutefois prendre quelques jours ouvrés pour apparaître sur votre compte bancaire, selon votre banque et votre mode de paiement. Après vérification, vous avez bien été remboursée peu de temps après l’annulation, le remboursement ayant été automatiquement effectué par Viator/Tripadvisor. Votre avis mentionne l’absence de remboursement, alors que celui-ci a bien été réalisé et ne dépend pas directement de nous. Nous vous serions donc reconnaissants de bien vouloir modifier ou supprimer votre avis, afin qu’il reflète la situation réelle. Cordialement L'équipe Oceanboat64
We enjoyed the trip very much. Paul is a great guide and the scenery is amazing. The boat was brand new and very comfortable.
