Basque country is a land of festivities. Every week-end (or almost !), you can assist at many celebration with a mix of basque culture and hapiness of living in each town.
One of the most known is the festivity of Pampelune (also named Sanfermines). It is from the 6th of July to the 15th. Then, in France, we have the celebrations of Bayonne : Baionako Bestak ! These are from the 24th of July to the 28th. During these festivities, you can see many concerts, corridas(or bullfights) and there are a lot of others activities, for childrens for example. Adults and kids have fun there, all the day, during 5 days. For ones who like to party at evening : don’t worry. Frenchies have what you need. Bodega & pena will animated your night, while the King Léon will reign.
There is just one obligation : respect the dress code ! You have to wear a total white outfit with red scarf and red cinta (a kind of belt).
In August, in Spain side of basque country, it is at San Sebastian where you have to be, from the 10th to the 17th. The Semana Grandemake talking about her with its international contest of fireworks ! Persons from all around the wolrd come here to compete. Plus, there are music and a lot of sport animations.
That why you have to come here.
Why not combinate these celebration with surf lessons here ? Madrague Surf School is waiting for you ! Our instructors are ready to give you the best advices. You can do only one initiation or do an internship of surf. Private or collectives courses are available.
One surf lesson to refreshed yourself, before to get loose in the pavement streets, where you will be able to hear basque songs and where to will have to wear a specific outfit. Your holidays, from Bayonne to Biarritz, with Anglet, will be full of joy, where you can do both surfing and partying.
See you soon !