Nautical Excursion in Spain between Hondarribia and Pasaia
Duration
3.5 hours
Group Size
1 to 10 people
Ages
4
-
99
yrs
Languages
English
Tour Overview
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!
Additional information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- travel time is included in the total tour time
Pickup
Meet at the 3rd pontoon (Ponton A) of the Quai de l'Infante, (Same pontoon as the Maritime shuttle) at the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Come 10 minutes before the departure of the outing. - Time zone: Europe/Paris
What's included
A boat trip
A professional skipper
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.
We will continue the boat trip along the Jaizkibel, between Hondarribia and Pasaia. This mountain range is none other than the beginning of the Pyrenees chain. The landscapes are sumptuous and certain coves are only accessible by boat, a change of scenery guaranteed! We will also observe unique geological formations in the rock, 45 million years old and called Paramudras.
On the return trip, the boat trip will continue with a visit to Loya Bay, a small French pearl accessible only by sea and dominated by Abbadia Castle. It was Antoine d'Abbadie, a 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.
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