Le domaine d'Abbadia
A. Lamoureux

The area of Abbadia

Owned by the Conservatoire du Littoral and managed by the city of Hendaye, the Abbadia estate on the Basque Coast offers 65 hectares of unspoiled nature and a strikingly beautiful sea view.

On the outskirts of Hendaye, the Abbadia estate on the Basque Coast is a major and unmissable natural site on the Basque coast.

Park your bikes on the Vélodyssée Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Hendaye-Plage route and explore the 65 hectares of moors, meadows, and lawns overlooking the gray and pink cliffs at the foot of which the ocean rages.

From June to October, take advantage of one of the many organized outings to discover the history and values ​​of this exceptional site.

The more adventurous head down to Loya Cove, an ideal pirate haven, to swim, then head back up to Abbadia Castle, another notable site.

Visit the Hendaye Tourist Office website

La Vélodyssée - Aurélie Stapf (porteurdesonges.com)

Cycling trip idea to discover the Domaine d'Abbadia

To fully enjoy the Basque coast by bike, opt for a 5-day cycling trip between Bayonne and Hendaye.

See the trip from Bayonne to Hendaye

Tailor-made itineraries

Tailor-made itineraries

Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Hendaye-Plage

38 Saint-Jean-de-Luz / Hendaye-Plage

21 km
1 h 21 min
I cycle a lot
Final stage of La Vélodyssée before reaching the Spanish border and the rhythm of the Bolero. A grandiose final route punctuated by exceptional sites such as the Socoa Fort and the Abbadia Observatory Castle.
⚠️ Follow the markings on the ledge carefully to avoid the dangerous part.