On the beach, everyone can do what they like best: whether they're snoozing or bathing, jogging or making sand castles, jet skiing or sand yachting, the fresh sea air offers the same benefits for all. The keenest ones are the surfers and bodyboarders, who can enjoy one of the top spots in Europe here. Other attractions offered by the sea include fishing, whether in the form of big-game fishing aboard specially equipped boats, or surf casting from the beach or the wooden pier, which is an ideal spot to go fishing for sea bream.

The many lakes and ponds in the pine forest are also a major attraction. The nearby lake of Hossegor, has become a paradise for water sports (windsurfing, pedal boats, Optimists, etc.) and its safe bathing is much appreciated by the little ones.

Golf lovers, for their part, will be delighted by the excellent courses at Seignosse and Hossegor, which are both surrounded by pine forests. And for a bit of variety, the best golf courses in the Basque country and the Landes (Moliets, Chiberta, Biarritz, etc.) lie within a 50 km radius.

Finally, take advantage of your stay to discover the local traditions and folklore via the extensive range of activities and entertainment available here: watching wading birds in their natural setting, folk dances, pelota tournaments, Landes racing at the arènes and bullfights at St Vincent de Tyrosse and Bayonne. Other events not to be missed are the surfing competitions, regattas and other festivals held here throughout the summer.

Footpaths through the forest or by the rivers.

Tarmac cycle tracks running through the forest which extend into the neighbouring municipalities.

Mountain and touring bikes available for hire.

Water sports: surfing and bodyboarding schools (equipment rental, lessons, courses for beginners and improvers), French sailing school at the lake of Hossegor: windsurfing, Optimists, sailing dinghies, canoes, etc.

Fishing: sea fishing aboard the catamaran "Jean B." (equipment, bait and refreshments provided). Surf casting (no restrictions on seaside fishing). Fish found here include: sole, sea bream, turbot, bass...

Cruises to view the coastline from the open sea.

Jet skis and boats available for hire (you can take your test to obtain a navigation licence here).

Diving club.

Beach clubs for children (swimming lessons, trampolines, games, etc.)

Tennis: several centres offering various options: clay courts, hard courts, indoor courts, half courts. Training courses and lessons available. Season tickets available.

Riding school: ponies and horses. Trekking in the forest and along the beach.

Scooters and motor bikes available for hire.

Skateboard ramp at the harbour. Admission free.

Karting and quad bike circuits.

Leisure park (swimming pool with wave machine, chutes, mini-golf, etc.) and Assault Courses ("accrobranche" tree climbing and quad bike hire) at Labenne-Océan.

Animal parks: Monkey Pine Forest, reptilarium and animal park at Labenne.

Balneotherapy (Dax) and thalassotherapy (Basque Coast) centres (day visitors admitted, with or without treatments)

Regional gastronomy: Pêcheries Ducamp (fish and shellfish), Villa Sting at Saubusse (1 Michelin star), Le Moulin de Poustagnac at St Paul lès Dax, Le Relais de la Poste at Magesc (1 Michelin star) and L'Auberge du Cheval Blanc at Bayonne.