Are you looking for things to do as a couple around Anglet to make the most of your stay on the Basque Coast? From thalassotherapy and surfing to walks, gourmet spots and iconic landmarks, a holiday in Anglet offers the perfect setting for a romantic getaway for two. With its laid-back atmosphere, stunning sea views and beautiful natural surroundings, the town offers a variety of things to do without having to travel far. Here are 7 ideas for things to do as a couple in Anglet, to share simple, romantic moments that really take you away from it all.
A romantic getaway to relax at a thalassotherapy centre
To kick off your romantic getaway with a focus on letting go, it’s hard to beat a wellness break at the centre Atlanthal Thalassotherapy Centre. We slow down, take a break from the daily grind, and treat ourselves to some real quality time together, with treatments, massages, warm water and deep relaxation.
When staying at the Hôtel Les Terrasses, you can choose from a range of holiday packages designed for couples:
- Wellness Break: 3 days / 2 nights on a half-board basis, including 4 thalassotherapy treatments per person,
- Thalasso Vitality: 4 days / 3 nights on a half-board basis, including 10 thalassotherapy treatments per person,
- Thalasso Essentielle: 6 days’ half-board, including 24 thalassotherapy treatments,
- Thalasso Horizon Zen: A 6-day half-board stay, including 20 treatments and activities focused on relaxation and well-being.
Treatments are also available à la carte, with a wide range of massages, facials, scrubs, baths and relaxing rituals to choose from. And since Les Terrasses Hotel and the Thalasso Atlanthal spa are just a stone’s throw away, so you can easily enjoy this little moment of relaxation for two, which you can extend into a lovely hotel room by the sea. That’s what makes Anglet so charming!
Taking on the waves
What if the best memory of your holiday was the time you both plucked up the courage to take the plunge together? In Anglet, the surfing session can turn into a moment of intimacy for a couple.
There are several surf schools where you can take a lesson or book a course in Anglet, including:
- John & Tim Surf School, near Club Beach and Sables d’Or,
- ES64, on Cavaliers Beach,
- Uhaina Surf School, Corsaires Beach,
- ESCF Anglet, for surfing lessons and courses in Anglet.
From Les Terrasses, Anglet’s beaches are within easy reach. After your session, all that’s left to do is return to the comfort of the hotel, continue relaxing, or treat yourself to a delicious, well-deserved romantic dinner.
Treat yourself to a feast at the Biltoki 5 Cantons Market Halls
If your bond is also nourished by delicious meals, the 5 Cantons Market Hall, Biltoki should soon become a regular feature of your evenings as a couple. People come here to wander amongst the stalls, choose a few items together and share a plate between the two of them.
We’ve put together a list of a few stalls and specialities that you simply must share with your other half:
- Hazia, for a glass of Irouléguy,
- ‘Lait 2 Fromagers’ or ‘Fromages et Compagnie’, to try some sheep’s-milk cheese or an Ossau-Iraty,
- Montauzer, for its charcuterie and the unmissable Bayonne ham,
- La Marée des 5 Cantons – Chez Péan, for seafood,
- Eugénie Bakery, for a Basque cake.
From Les Halles, you can then continue your walk towards the Cinq Cantons, head into the Chiberta Forest, or make your way back down to the beach for a romantic moment overlooking the ocean.
A picnic in Chiberta Forest
Fancy getting some fresh air together during your stay in Anglet? The Chiberta Forest is a lovely place to go for a walk, unwind and enjoy some quality time together.
From Les Terrasses, the pine forest is about a 15-minute walk away, depending on which entrance you choose. Once there, the “Between the golf course and the forest” route, recommended by the Tourist Office, offers an easy 7 km loop. It crosses the Pignada Forest via the greenway, amongst pine trees and ferns, before reaching Lake Chiberta, the Chiberta neighbourhood, its golf course, and then the Promenade de La Barre.
After a visit to the Halles des 5 Cantons Biltoki, you can pick up a few local produce items and round off your stroll with a picnic. It’s a simple, idyllic activity that you can easily organise during your couple’s break in Anglet.
A floral workshop for two at Mendi
What could be more romantic than a bouquet of flowers? At Mendi’s, choosing a gift becomes a real shared experience. You choose the colours, put the arrangement together, discuss ideas, and then leave with a creation you’ve made together. Based in Anglet, Mendi offers creative workshops centred around plants, suitable for beginners and experienced participants alike.
Among the workshops on offer, you can book the following in particular:
- Bouquet Workshop: creating a bouquet of fresh flowers, 1½ hours,
- Fresh flower centrepiece: creating a floral arrangement, 1 hour 30 minutes,
- Herbarium frame: making a plant frame, 1 hour 30 minutes,
- Terrarium: making a terrarium, 1½ hours,
- Floral wreath: making a floral wreath, 1 hour 30 minutes,
- Kokedama: making a kokedama, 2 hours,
- Macramé and repotting plants: making a macramé hanging basket, 2 hours.
In practical terms, Mendi is located at 15 Rue de Louillot in Anglet. From Les Terrasses, you can get there by public transport on lines 12 or 13, which stop at Louillot, just 100 metres from Mendi.
Climb the Love Tower
A monumental wooden sculpture by the Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata, the Love Tower towers over the cliffs of Cap Saint-Martin. Standing four metres tall, with its spiral staircase and viewing platform, it offers a beautiful view of the beaches of La Chambre d’Amour, the Angloy coastline and the Landes coast.
It’s the perfect spot for a couple: you can get a bit of a view from up high, gaze out at the ocean and enjoy the scenery hand in hand. From Les Terrasses, it takes about 45 minutes on foot along the coast, or around ten minutes by car, to reach this iconic spot in Anglet.
Take a stroll to the Chambre d’Amour cave
The Chambre d’Amour cave takes its name from a legend well known in Anglet. Two young lovers, Saubade, the daughter of a wealthy farmer, and Laorens, a young orphaned fisherman, would meet there in secret, away from the watchful eyes of their families.
Today, the cave has become a must-see attraction for couples visiting Anglet. It can be reached from the Chambre d’Amour seafront promenade, at the foot of the Cap Saint-Martin cliff. From Les Terrasses, it’s about a 45-minute walk along the seafront, or around ten minutes by car.
The cliff, the ocean, the sound of the waves and this love story give the place a unique atmosphere. A simple, symbolic stroll that’s a must for all couples visiting Anglet.
