Thrill seekers, nature lovers, contemplative, super-active, fond of discoveries or idleness lovers ... Here is our selection of activities that will transform a day of vacation into an exceptional day.
Small coves sheltered from view, pebble and sandy beaches, the four beaches of the village of Guéthary seduce with their naturalness and authenticity. All have their charm and their particularity.
Parlementia Beach
The beach of Parlementia is a beach to discover with the family but it is also popular for surfing with its world famous wave. This beach is supervised from July 1 to August 31. Its natural environment makes all its charm.
Cenitz Beach,
In a more wild setting, this beach is ideal for surfing or enjoying in peace. With the particularity of being both in the municipality of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and that of Guéthary it offers a place of relaxation and rest in the heart of a superb surrounding nature. The ideal setting for surfers or visitors looking for quiet spots.
Alcyons beach (Harotzen Costa)
It’s a sandy beach nestled at the bottom of a small cove. At low tide, many pools are created for the enjoyment of children. Crabs, shrimps, fishing is open. The Guéthary coastal path runs along this site.
It is also ideal for paddle boarding.
Electric bike hire
Velektrix rental company - half-day, full-day, short stays
Prices from 21€
Book online at www.velektrix.com
Or tel : 05 59 43 78 76
Guided e-bike trips along the coast
With family or friends, discover the Basque coastline by electric bike with E bike tours 64
We offer a range of guided and supervised walks
Guide in English / Spanish on request
Reservations at
06 86 71 36 62
or by mail to : contact@ebiketours64.fr
Infos / prices on our instagram page : Instagram
Supervised EVTT mountain tours
Our service
Our team at Villa Catarie is at your disposal to help you discover our carefully selected local products:
Breakfast
Villa Catarie offers a continental breakfast which can be served on the terrace on sunny days, or even in your room.
Breakfast : 8H a.m. to 10H a.m.
Continental breakfast
19€
Viennese pastries and special breads, jams and honey, spread
Hot drinks: different kinds of teas, hot chocolate, coffee (beans from an artisan roaster from the Basque country) served in a French press or with our coffee machine
Different kinds of fruit juice made in the Basque country
Yoghurt and cottage cheese made in the Basque country
Cereals and dried fruits
Compote and seasonal fruits
Ham and local cold meats, cheese and eggs cooked any way
Child breakfast
9€
(from 4 years to 12 years)
Slate
Villa Catarie has selected for you a special slate served in your room between 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (9pm during the haute season)
Special slate : 19,5€
Delicatessen: Sausage, Chorizo, Dry sausage and Bayonne ham, guindillas Bocal of Basque Pâté with Espelette pepper, Sheep cheese, with its black cherry, served with gazpacho.
Wine
Villa CATARIE has selected for you the wines of the ‘Château de Cabidos’ estate, a nine-hectare family property located north of ‘Béarn’, not far from the famous hillsides of Jurançon.
It is Petit Manseng, a white grape variety of Pyrenean origin, which occupies most of the vineyard.
Discover Eight golf courses with ocean or Pyrenees views
Golf de Chiberta
The seaside holes leave a real memory. Chiberta in Anglet is one of the great classics that any golfer, passing through the Basque coast, must discover.
Golf de Chantaco
In Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the one nicknamed the "cradle" of Basque golf dates from the thirties. Tradition, sporting atmosphere and respectability of an estate that resonates with the Lacoste family. Their daughter Catherine won the 1967 U.S. Open.
Golf Epherra
The leaflet displays it: "Epherra, rustic golf"! This golf course is located in Souraïde near the spa town of Cambo-les-bains. Conviviality to the extreme for a hilly golf course that can become very sporty.
Golf de la Nivelle
In Ciboure, a stone's throw from St-Jean-de-Luz, a technical and hilly course, with a magnificent view of the Atlantic Ocean and the Pyrenees. The course is an 18-hole par 70, with a length of 5590 meters.
Centre International d'Entraînement Golf d’Ilbarritz
Designed by the architect Pierre Thevenin, it is the training place for high-level golfers, ideal also to take your first steps on a course. A 9 holes facing the ocean, par 32, with a length of 2176 meters.
Makila Golf Club
The talent of the American architect Rocky Roquemore was to preserve the wild aspect of the environment. For the pleasure of the eyes: a landscape with the Pyrenees in the background, at the gates of Bayonne.