EUSKADI! Hendaye
City Tours · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
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Hendaye is located directly on the border with Spain, separated from Hondarribia only by a river. A 3 km long sandy beach that delights families and surfers alike, combined with fascinating neo-Basque architecture, makes this place a special experience.
Its geographical location made Hendaye an important trading center, but this was historically often problematic. After the destruction of the historic quarter in 1793, the city was rebuilt and became the cradle of neo-Basque architecture.
Today, Hendaye is a peaceful seaside resort. Especially attractive is the Chemin de la Baie, a promenade with breathtaking views of the Txinguidi Bay and the Spanish town of Hondarribia across the water.
Ondarraitz beach offers fine sand and space for everyone. The Boulevard de la Mer leads past the former Casino Croisière—a unique structure in an Arabic-influenced style from 1884, which today serves as a hotel and shopping center.
North of the city towers the Château d'Abbadia. This neo-Gothic mansion was built by Antoine d'Abbadie—an eccentric explorer, astronomer, and "father of the Basques." The building combines influences of Gothic, Art Nouveau, and the Orient.
Antoine d'Abbadie was a true Renaissance man. As a cartographer of Ethiopia and a staunch advocate for Basque culture, he created a residence that reflects his world travels—including an astronomical observatory that was in operation until 1979.
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