Participate in the Bayonne Festival, which starts every year on the Wednesday preceding the first weekend in August and lasts until the following Sunday.
The Comfort Hotel de Bayonne is a great place to stay during the festival. It is located 8km from the beach, 30km from Spain and not far from the Biarritz airport.
The Bayonne Festival is an integral and very important part of Basque culture. The 5 days of jubilance represent the most visited conviviality in the Basque country. Take part and immerse yourself in the Basque culture by wearing a white dress with a scarf and a red belt. The festival starts with the appearance of King Leon on the balcony accompanied by a thunder of noise and cries. Afterwards, both young and old enjoy numerous events and attractions, such as the “mascleta” (fireworks), a cow race, the light procession and the corrida or bullfight. Part of the Bayonne Festival is also the peña, a free gathering of musicians and artists.
If you are in the Basque country for the Bayonne Festival, discover the Basque culture like the Pelote Basque and also the Basque cuisine with its Basque ham, the touron (a kind of nougat) and the famous Basque gateau.
The Basque countries offer a number of beaches, for example in Saint-Jean de Luz, Guethary, Bidart and, of course, Biarritz. Many attractions and events can be discovered during the Bayonne Festival, but also in the surrounding area. These include surfing competitions, golf tournaments (Biarritz), casinos and various wellness centres: thalasso in Biarritz and Saint-Jean de Luz, spa, massage and baths by the sea.
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