A fascinating coastal walk runs from the hotel around the bay. 

Head north to the lighthouse, past extraordinary 19th-century villas built by visiting aristocrats, or south to the fishermen’s harbour and Virgin Mary headland.

From tapas bars to avant-garde, Michelin-starred restaurants, San Sebastian is famed for its cuisine. 

Stroll along the harbour and watch fishing vessels winding in their nets.

Aficionados rate Biarritz as France’s premier golf destination. 

Some 11 scenic courses surround the town, including La Phare, which dates back to 1888.

Book an excursion to this delightful, immaculately preserved ocean-side town known for its spectacular harbour and beach. 

Cafes, a noteworthy church and a shopping street with local foods and crafts surround the main square.

Biarritz is a wonderful place to shop. 

Stop by Galeries Lafayette, great French brands from Chanel to Cartier and, best of all, local speciality stores for foodie treats and crafts. Mountain cheeses, Bayonne ham, striped Basque linens and Maison Adam macarons top the must-buy list.

Enjoy a ferry trip across the busy estuary from France to Spain. 

Roam through Hondarribia, with a leafy main street lined with tapas bars, and a hilltop mirador with terrific views across the harbour.