Capbreton is rightly considered one of the prettiest places on the coastal strip between Bordeaux and Biarritz.
As the neighboring town to the surfer's paradise of Hossegor, Capbreton has managed to retain the charm of the small fishing village it was well into the 20th century. Even today, local fishermen offer their catch twice a day at the picturesque harbor with its yachts and sailboats. There is also a fishing museum with a seawater aquarium and a variety of restaurants, some of which are excellent, as well as a casino.
Unlike many purely tourist towns, Capbreton has a grown town center, a tastefully restored pedestrian zone, and a very well-stocked weekly market with fruit, wine, and vegetable vendors, butchers, and fish shops from the area. In the summer, a general market with souvenirs and local products is added.
In recent years, a dense network of excellently marked bicycle paths has been created, extending far beyond the neighboring towns of Hossegor to the north and Labenne to the south. Since a free shuttle bus also operates in the summer, you really only need your car for excursions or larger shopping trips.
In addition to the four guarded Atlantic beaches, you can also swim in the Hossegor lake, about 3 km away, which also has a fine sandy beach. Sailing and windsurfing courses are also offered there.
Due to its central location, Capbreton is the ideal starting point for excursions to the north (Dune du Pilat, Bassin d'Arcachon) as well as to the south (Basque Country, Biarritz, San Sebastian, Pyrenees).
By car: Highway A63, exit Capbreton
By train: TGV, train stations Bayonne or Dax
By plane: Biarritz Airport