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Commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
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Hendaye (Hendaia in Basque) is the furthest point in the South West of France you can go, a frontier town with Hondarribia, Spain and confined on the edge of both the Atlantic Ocean and Pyrenees Mountains.
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Distant from the beach and on the edge of the residential area, this comfortable chain hotel has free parking on site, and easy access by road. Different room and bedding configurations that can be confirmed online.
This 3-floor luxury residence has a swimming-pool. It is in an exceptional location between the magnificent beach and the yachting marine, facing Fuenterrabia and adjoining the Serge Blanco Thalassotherapy Centre.
Family-friendly campsite near the beach.
Well-equipped with sea views and a pool.
Affordable option within walking distance of the beach.
By plane
Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne International Airport is 25 km from Hendaye. Flights from Bruxelles, Rotterdam, Geneva, Dublin, London, Lyon, Nice and Paris.
A free shuttle runs on two routes every day but Sunday every hour from 08:00 to 19:00, with a two-hour break for lunch.
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