Hendaye

Hendaye Essentials

Hendaye sits at the mouth of the Bidasoa River, marking the border between France and Spain. This coastal town features the 19th-century neogothic Château d'Abbadia, designed by Viollet-le-Duc, and the expansive three-kilometer Ondarraitz beach. A regular ferry connects the French port to the medieval Spanish town of Hondarribia, home to the 10th-century Charles V Castle and well-preserved defensive walls. The town center showcases traditional Basque architecture, including the 16th-century Église Saint-Vincent and the former residence of writer Pierre Loti.

Château d'Abbadia

The Château d'Abbadia, also Château d'Abbadie, is a neogothic château situated in Hendaye, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France.

Hondarribia

A historic town across the Bidasoa River featuring a well-preserved medieval center, traditional Basque houses with colorful wooden balconies, and a renowned culinary scene.

Ondarraitz

A three-kilometer stretch of fine sand along the Atlantic coast, popular for surfing and swimming, offering views of the 'Les Deux Jumeaux' rock formations.

Charles V Castle

A 10th-century fortress overlooking the Bidasoa estuary, rebuilt in the 16th century for Emperor Charles V. It currently functions as a historic Parador hotel.

Villa mauresque

A 19th-century residence built in the Moorish Revival style, featuring horseshoe arches and orientalist architectural elements. It is listed as a French historic monument.

Bateau Hendaye - Hondarribia

A regular maritime shuttle service crossing the Bidasoa River, providing a ten-minute transit between France and the Spanish town of Hondarribia.

Église Saint-Vincent

A 16th-century church built in the traditional Labourd Basque style, featuring characteristic tiered wooden galleries and a white-washed exterior.

Maison de Pierre Loti

The former home of French naval officer and novelist Pierre Loti. The 17th-century house reflects his connection to Basque culture and heritage.

Hondarribia Defensive Walls and Gates

Fortified township which importance reaches to the Roman times. Visit its impressive walls and cramped old streets.

Nuestra Sra. de la Asunción y del Manzano

A Gothic-style parish church built between the 15th and 16th centuries on the site of earlier Romanesque walls, featuring a prominent Baroque bell tower.