The international resort of Biarritz is located in the extreme south-west of France in the Pays Basque area of Aquitaine. It is a short drive away from the Spanish border and the town of San Sebastian, as well as being within a half-hour drive of the western end of the Pyrenees Mountain range. A popular destination for tourists all year-round, Biarritz and the surrounding Pays Basque countryside are also now much sought after areas in which to buy French property. If you're looking for a seaside villa in France where the climate is warm, but don't want to pay a fortune for property on the Cote d'Azur, then Biarritz could be for you!
The international airport at Biarritz is the key to the town's success. Many of the world's biggest airlines now fly direct to the town, disgorging millions of passengers every year into the town and surrounding area. Flight time to Biarritz from London is less than 2 hours, while flights from many other major European cities to Biarritz are less than 3 hours.
Biarritz's oceanfront lifestyle is what attracts most tourists - and a great number of French property hunters - to the town. There are miles of white sandy beaches to enjoy along the Biarritz shoreline, as well as a vast array of watersports activities. Surfing is the #1 leisure activity in Biarritz. People come from all over the world to ride the Basque waves that sweep into Biarritz from the mighty Atlantic - they have done for more than 50 years!
Prices for a typical 4-bed Biarritz property overlooking the sea start at around 420,000 euros. Given the town's popularity with tourists, Biarritz property can provide owners with a good annual rental income too.
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