Self catering holiday apartments Hendaye Plage

Beach apartments Hendaye Plage

FHS017 Residence Sokoburu, Hendaye Plage

Residence Sokoburu, Hendaye Plage

Residence Sokoburu is at the right-hand end of this photo. Click for enlargement

Three Reasons to Sokoburu...
•	At the beach - walk to marina, restaurants & amenities
•	Spa treatment centre next door
•	Hop on a foot ferry to Hondarribia - 10 minutes to Spain!

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Aerial view north - Sokoburu is centre bottom - click for enlargement

In Our Opinion...

Hendaye is an informal and sporting seaside resort which benefits from being little known outside of France and Spain.

Hendaye is in fact a frontier town between these two countries and lies, dramatically, at the foot of the western Pyérnées in a horse-shoe bay.

The 4 kms long sandy beach is a real treat - as is the ability to hop on a shuttle boat (which leaves from outside the résidence) and 5 minutes later be in Spain for a tapas dinner!

Next Steps
1	Check prices and availability
2	Check for special offers
3	Call 01395 576655 or email us to book or hold an option for 48 hours

Key Facts :

Nearest town :

You'll be in the heart of Hendaye-Plage

Type of location :

Seaside resort next to beach and marina

No. of bedrooms :

Studio and 1 bedroom apartments (larger apartments sometimes available on request)

Sleeping capacity :

Party sizes from 1 to 4 typically catered for (larger apartments sometimes available on request)

No. of bathrooms :

1 per apartment

Style of property :

Seaside apartment complex - 102 apartments in total

Quality guide :

SIMPLE » see definition

Prices :

Price Band for this venue:

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Rental price includes: Beds made for arrival, TV, end-of-stay clean (except kitchenette)

Compulsory extras: Local tourist tax c.1 EUR pp per day

Optional extras: Baby kit (travel cot & high chair) EUR 15 - pay at reservation. Towels

Refundable security deposit: EUR 200 on arrival (lodged on card)

Linen Arrangements :

• Bed linen and bathroom towels are included in the rental price
• Fresh linen & towels can be collected from reception each Saturday

Cleaning Arrangements :

You can arrange cleaning if required - please ask at reception

Arrival & Departure :

Saturday to Saturday bookings all year round. Arrive from 5pm and depart by 10am

Nearest beach :

Hendaye beach is on your doorstep - 50m - and the beach is 4km long

Nearest boulangerie :

In the town centre, short walk 50m. Supermarkets 3km at Hendaye ville. Weekly market on Wednesday mornings.

Nearest airport :

Biarritz airport 35 km is the closest and Bilbao 117km is a good alternative

Nearest ferry port :

Bilbao 117 km; Santander 216 km; St Malo 745 km

Swimming pool :

Yes - shared outdoor pool, unheated and unsupervised

Facilities :

Reception office
Shared pool
Pool table & table tennis

Suitability for children :

Good - swimming pool on site and beach is just a few steps

Things to see & do :

Spa & thalassotherapy (Sokoburu adjoins the Serge Blanco centre); golf, surfing, watersports including sailing courses, beach, forest cycling & hiking tracks, horse-riding (equestrian centre is next door).
Ferry trips to Hondarrabia (the boat departure point is in front of the residence); visit Biarritz, St Jean de Luz, Pyrénées, Basque Country, Spain - San Sebastian, Bilbao & Pamplona

Pets allowed :

Yes - supplement applies

Location

Map reference: A6

The Residence Sokoburu is located at Hendaye Plage, at the southern end of the sea-front. This is about as far south as you can go in France - a few steps from the apartments is the mouth of the Bidassoa, the river separating France from Spain (although down here, it's all the Basque Country).

By train : Hendaye railway station (approx 1 km) - Paris/Atlantique TGV to Biarritz-Bayonne and SNCF connection from there

By air : Biarritz airport 35 km is the closest and Bilbao 117km is a good alternative

By ferry : it's best to land in Spain - Bilbao 117 km; Santander 216 km - otherwise, St Malo 745 km

Accommodation

Accommodation is compact yet comfortable and priced accordingly. The apartments are best suited to couples on a budget and families who are happy to use sofa-beds.

The table below shows the apartments we offer at Residence Sokoburu. We can sometimes obtain others 'on request' so if you can't see what you need, do get in contact us or call 01395 576655.

FHS017-1R4 - Studio bedroom • Sleeps 4 max • 21m2
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Living area with 1 convertible sofa-bed for 2 persons (160 x 200 cm). Cabin with 2 bunks. Bathroom with toilet. Terrace with garden furniture. Small kitchen equipped with 2 hotplates, refrigerator, mini-oven, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker and kettle. Telephone (paying). Television (free).

FHS017-1RM Port View - Studio bedroom • Sleeps 4 max • 21m2
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As above but with port view

FHS017-2R4 - 1 bedroom • Sleeps 4 max • 31m2
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Living area with 1 convertible sofa-bed for 2 persons (160 x 200 cm), bedroom with 1 double bed (140 x 190 cm), separated from the living area by a sliding door, bathroom with toilet. Terrace with garden furniture. Small kitchen equipped with 2 hotplates, refrigerator, mini-oven, dishwasher, electric coffee-maker and kettle. Telephone (paying). Television (free).

FHS017-2R4 Port View - 1 bedroom • Sleeps 4 max • 31m2
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As above but with port view

About Hendaye

• Beach - 50m
• Tennis - Hendaye Tennis Club 1km
• Sailing - 200m
• Windsurfing - Centre Nautique 1km
• Scub diving - Moby Dick Club 1km
• Municipal swimming pool - 3km
• Pelota - Trinquet Ignacio 5km
• Casino - 100m
• Golf - Hondarrabia 6km and Nivelle 11km are the nearest courses plus plenty more in the Basque Country. Ask at reception for preferential green fees

Sitting at the foot of the Pyrénées bordering Spain and the Atlantic ocean, Hendaye boasts an enviable and spectacular location. What really makes Hendaye a great holiday location is the 3kms of beach that crosses two countries, broken only by the mouth of the Bidassoa river. The ocean location means there are all sorts of watersports to be sampled here...surfing, kite-surfing, wind-surfing, sailing, kayaking as well as diving in some of the quieter coves along the coast.

If you don't want to get into your car all the time then get on your bike! The beaches and towns are easily reached although the coast road is by no means flat! There's also a cycle trail behind the résidence.

For golfers, there are several courses locally as well as golf tuition classes available.

Sailing is very popular here thanks to Hendaye's impressive marina. From late June to early September, the watersports centre (200m from Sokoburu) offers reduced prices for 5-day boating courses, running from Monday to Friday. Optimist courses are available for 8-12 yr olds and Catamaran courses for ages 15+. Please ask us for details and reservations.

Also located at the marina is Serge Blanco's thalassotherapy centre and Hendaye casino. Adjoining the residence Sokoburu, special offer rates are available for guests. Please ask us for details of treatements and how to make a reservation.

There are numerous bars and restaurants here also but try the old town (Béhobie) for something more authentic. Hendaye has two weekly markets held on Wednesday and Saturday mornings plus a Monday evening regular of Basque dancing and pelota.

Boat trips up and down the Bidassoa, including trips to the Spanish side are possible in the summer. Across the Bidassoa river and into Spanish soil, a visit to the village of Hondarrabia (Fuentarrabia) is a must. Famous for its tapas restaurants and bars, it's amazing to sense the immediate cultural change of being in Spain.

The protected area of rocky coastline known as the Domaine d'Abbadie, is well worth a visit for walk and picinic. In fact, the rugged coastline between Hendaye and St Jean de Luz (Route de Corniche) is a reminder of Cornwall's north coast, with it's pounding seas and sandy coves. Thankfully it's a bit warmer here. The cliffside 19th century Château d'Abbadie is well worth a visit. The château was built by an Irish-Basque explorer with a fondness for astrology. The château contains some interesting and very fine furnishings and has its own observatory. The beautiful Florenia Floral Gardens near Urrugne is another good option for spending a pleasant 2 or 3 hours.

Further research:
Hendaye Tourist Office
Serge Blanco Spa Centre
Alternative Aquitaine's Tourism Guide to St Jean de Luz

The Region

The Basque Country is a little world all of its own. The regional cuisine and architecture provide character enough but more than that, this ‘country’ also has its own language. For a ‘formal’ introduction to Basque culture, try the Musée Basque at Bayonne. However, the best way to soak up the culture is to visit one of the many fêtes or ‘festivals of strength’ that take place in the high season, or, even better, watch a game of pelota. The fastest ball game in the world, this is perhaps the most vivid image of Basque country.

Biarritz and St Jean de Luz are on your doorstep and whether its beaches, shops, restaurants or festivals you are looking for, both of these towns are hard to beat. Stylish but without the pretence of the Riviera, both are colourful and vibrant seaside towns with plenty of family evening entertainment. They are the sorts of places where you will see whole families sitting down to start dinner at 10.30pm! St Jean de Luz is recognised as the capital of Basque cuisine and is noted for its seafood (it is one of Rick Stein’s favourite places) and use of the spicy Basque staple pimento.

Bordaberry is a few kms from the local mountain pass into Spain, the Col d’Ibardin. This was formerly a smuggling route and today is still a place to buy cheap wine and spirits. These mountain pass towns exist all along the Pyrénées.

A great trip for the kids is a ride on Le Petit Train de la Rhune. Standing over 900m high, La Rhune is the distinct and symbolic peak of the western Pyrénées. It can be reached by foot – a lovely day’s walking – or by funicular train. The 360 degree views from the summit are spectacular.

The area is totally under-visited for its golf despite the game’s rich history in this region and the presence of some wonderful courses: Chantaco, Nivelle, Biarritz Le Phare, Arcangues, Makila, Chiberta, Hossegor, Seignosse and Moliets are all within an hour’s drive. José-Maria Olazabal’s course, Fuenterrabia, is just across the border into Spain. Horse-riding, mountain-biking and fishing are also popular. Surfers will already be familiar with the Côte Basque, and there are plenty of surf schools for beginners.

Thalassotherapy and thermal spa are big attractions in this area – people come from all over France for sea and freshwater therapies; there are venues across the region including Hendaye, St Jean de Luz, Biarritz and Dax.

The countryside is a delight; the rolling green hills are popular with the few British visitors that the region receives. The foothills rise to the mountains of the Pyrénées which are home to dozens of hiking trails including the famous coast-to-coast GR10 track. Eagles, wild horses and the occasional brown bear make this one of Europe’s most exotic wildlife locations. Bird-watchers will be kept busy twitching. The Pyrénées also provide thrill-seekers with a range of extreme sports from white-water rafting to paragliding. The mountain landscapes are at their finest in the Haut-Béarn region.

Other suggestions for day-trips from Socoa:

• A tour of Basque country villages: Ascain, Ainhoa, Sare, La Bastide Clairance Cambo-les-Bains, Espelette and St-Jean-Pied-de-Port

• A visit to Bayonne, the under-rated ‘capital’ of the Pays Basque

• Wine-tasting in the vineyards of Irouleguy

• A visit to the city of Pau for sight-seeing, boutique shopping and café-crawling

• Crossing the border into Spain for a visit to San Sebastian, Pamplona or the Guggenheim museum at Bilbao

For further information try the links below. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for the content of third party sites.

Further research:
Alternative Aquitaine's Tourism Guide to the Côte Basque region of Aquitaine
Alternative Aquitaine's Tourism Guide to the Pyrénées region of Aquitaine
Biarritz Golf Pass
St Jean de Luz Tourist Office
Biarritz Tourist Office
Pyrenees-Atlantique Tourism
Discover Wines of South West France
Basque Country Guide
France Travel Guide

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updated 09.12.09 ja

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