Capbreton is a commune in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France, located approximately 40 km north of Biarritz at the mouth of the Boudigau and Bourret rivers. Renowned as a popular holiday destination for sailors, surfers, and beach-goers, it offers a quintessential Atlantic coastal experience. For frequent-flyer hotel travelers, Capbreton serves as an excellent base for exploring the region's natural beauty while enjoying world-class surfing conditions and serene seaside accommodations.
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Choose accommodations near the coast or harbor to maximize access to surfing spots and sailing activities. The town's layout favors proximity to the water, making beachfront hotels ideal bases for exploring the Boudigau and Bourret river mouths.
The nearest major airport is Biarritz Airport (BIQ). Capbreton is located about 40 km south of Biarritz, making it easily accessible by car or rental vehicle for travelers flying into the region.
Summer offers the best conditions for surfing and beach activities. The mild climate year-round supports sailing enthusiasts. Plan your stay during peak seasons for optimal weather and vibrant local atmosphere.
Whether seated on the terrace or inside, you are promised an enticing culinary interlude at this really inviting compact restaurant on Capbreton harbour. Generous and colourful dishes enhanced by citrus fruit and spices get to the heart of the matter, showcasing the local catch, lamb from the Pyrenees and vegetables from a market gardener in nearby Tosse. Don't miss the chocolate tart – a proper showstopper!
WebsiteOn the lookout for a friendly restaurant delivering good food with a rich variety of flavours? Sit back in the relaxed atmosphere and enjoy the mezze menus – a host of local dishes served in small portions for sharing. The house specialty, they feature Capbreton fish and vegetables from the Bastelica family market gardeners. Highlights include the excellent cuttlefish and foie gras pâté en croûte, the fried blue whiting ravioli with pil pil sauce and the crispy bonito roll with Asian spinach and courgette purée.
WebsiteIn the centre of this town, “la cuisine” is well and truly honoured in this excellent eatery. Chef Johann Dubernet, assisted in the dining room by cheerful Isabelle, his partner, signs colourful, fragrant and beautifully presented dishes whose influences are manifold: tempura of frog’s legs in curry and saté sauce; John Dory in a green tomato and shiso leaf chutney; brownie with pineapple poached in combava and a spicy sorbet. Subtle, suave, spot-on cooking!
WebsiteThis beach front restaurant sports a fashionably stark interior: polished concrete, a light colour scheme, a live lobster tank and an ocean view… The modern cuisine is presented in a brief, well-crafted menu. Special lobster menu. Attentive welcome and service.
WebsiteThis local institution boasting an idyllic location on the shore of Lake Hossegor extends a charming welcome to its guests. Chef Philippe Moreno, a protégé of Gérald Passedat, serves carefully prepared, high-quality cuisine, with well-executed dishes organised into a seasonal menu and a tasting menu. Fish from Capbreton's fish market and excellent poultry from the Landes area take pride of place. Enjoy your meal in the bright bistro interior, or on the pleasant terrace, in a chic, laid-back atmosphere.
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