Rent a holiday apartment in Hendaye

Hendaye is an independent coastal town in the French Basque Country on the Bidasoa, right on the border with Spain. As a seaside resort with a distinctive border and coastal location, Hendaye combines days at the beach, exploring the town and discovering the nearby Basque Country. If you would like to rent a holiday apartment in Hendaye, the desired mix of coastline, local history and the regional border area therefore determines the right direction for your search.

Key facts on the subject

• Hendaye is located on the Bidasoa, right on the border with Spain.
• The town can be roughly divided into the town area, the beach district and higher-lying areas.
• The long sandy beach and the sheltered bay define Hendaye; both are associated with family-oriented days at the beach and first experiences with water sports.
• With the Château d’Abbadia, Hendaye has a distinctive neo-Gothic heritage site that is classified as a historic monument.

Coast, landscape and cultural heritage

Hendaye’s coastal landscape includes distinctive rock formations and protected natural areas. This complements days at the beach with a clearly varied coastal setting. In the town area, the Church of Saint Vincent offers a local point of reference for Basque architecture and local history. Together with the Château d’Abbadia, this creates a travel experience that combines the sea and culture in the same place.

Which area in Hendaye suits your travel plans?

For frequent days at the beach, Hendaye-Plage is the obvious place to start. If you would also like to experience local history and the area around the Church of Saint Vincent, you can include the independent town area in your choice of location. When looking for accommodation in Hendaye, Hendaye-Plage, the town area and the area around Caneta can also be considered as different points of reference.

For a beach-focused stay, accommodation in the Hendaye-Plage area is the right initial search direction; for urban and cultural experiences, the town area should also be taken into account. Whether you are looking for a holiday apartment, a holiday home or a hotel, first narrow your search down to the area that suits your days at the beach or cultural activities.

Hendaye as a coastal location in the border region

Hendaye is well suited to a trip that aims to combine the French Basque coast, the Bidasoa border area and nearby Spanish experiences. From Hendaye, the French-Spanish border area of the Basque Country can be considered as a larger travel region. At the same time, Hendaye remains an independent coastal destination for a combination of beach time, exploring the town and regional experiences.

If you would like to compare Hendaye with the wider regional setting, you can open the overview of Pyrenees-Atlantiques. For comparison with other places, Lagor, Assat, Serres-Castet, Gourette and Sévignacq-Meyracq are also available.

Additional topics on the portal can be found under The Datscha - village holidays in the CIS countries, The history of the dacha movement and Events and city breaks - events worth attending.

Frequently asked questions about Hendaye

What makes Hendaye special as a holiday destination?

Hendaye combines the French Basque Country, its location on the Bidasoa border, a long sandy beach and local cultural heritage.

Which area in Hendaye suits which type of stay?

Hendaye-Plage is the first point of reference for days at the beach. The town area is more suitable for local history and urban life; Caneta is another point of reference.

Is Hendaye suitable for a trip combining the sea and Basque culture?

Hendaye combines beach and coastal experiences, local cultural heritage and the regional French-Spanish border area. This makes it possible to plan a stay combining the sea and Basque culture.

Find accommodation in Hendaye

If the beach and water sports experiences are the main focus, the beach area is the first direction to search. For a varied stay with urban and cultural experiences, a location connected to the town area is also a plausible choice. Base your accommodation search on the type of holiday experience you would like to have in Hendaye.