Ciboure Ciboure

Site no: GA023

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For those who like to take the air, or even take to the waters, in relative peace and tranquillity, Ciboure offers all the exhilaration, without too much of the adrenalin. Sheltered in the calmer waters of the St Jean de Luz bay, the watersports and activities here are a degree or two more chilled out than at the larger, high-octane resorts to the north. On land, too, the accent is on quiet enjoyment, rather than thrills and spills. Maybe that's what inspired Ravel (who was born here) to write his restrained, yet passionate music? Ciboure is calm compared to its busy fishing port neighbour of Saint Jean-de-Luz, but there is still plenty to keep you busy. You're not too far from the Spanish border, with the beautiful foothills of the Pyrénées rising in the south. The weather is warmer, and the outdoor life lasts longer, with evening strolls around the harbour. Your residence feels like it could be in Galicia, too, built in traditional style around an inviting pool.

Opening dates

31/03/12 to 09/11/12

Important information

Exceptions

Barbecue: not provided

Vehicles

Are vehicles allowed on pitches: Yes

Dogs

Are dogs allowed: Yes

Accessibility

This Parc has facilities for disabled people. Please contact our Customer Sales Staff for more information.

Price Includes

End of stay cleaning (except kitchen), bed linen, towels, cleaning kit, television and free parking. Prices DO NOT include refundable security deposit and tourist tax which are payable in resort. Please note: We don’t have our own couriers in resort, but the staff at reception are friendly and helpful and will be able to advise you on any queries you may have

Board basis: Self-catering

Out and about

The town centre, with its bars, restaurants and shops is in easy reach of the resort, and you're just minutes away from the glorious beaches of St Jean de Luz. The beautiful Pyrénées mountains are also close by, providing a gateway to northern Spain - perfect for a family trip.

On site

The following facilities are available:

A security/cleaning deposit is required
Preferred payment method: Maestro, Switch, Visa, MasterCard only as no cash or cheques accepted
Outdoor parking available (Free)
Dogs are allowed (€49 per week or €8.00 per day. Admitted on presentation of anti-rabies certificate.)
Launderette
Washing machines
Drying machine

Reception

Languages spoken: English, Spanish and French.
Other services: Information, post, messages, urgent repair assistance, faxing and photocopying. Closed Wednesday in April and October. Board games and books to loan.
Internet available
WiFi available
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express, Diners' Club

Shops

Bread is delivered to the bar. Place your order on the previous evening. Bakers, newsagents and small grocery store in Ciboure (800 m). All services and shops in St-Jean-de-Luz (2 km). Nearest cash machine can be found in Avenue Jean Jaurès (2 km).There is a post office on the Quai Maurice Ravel (2 km). Market selling local products in Ciboure, every Sunday morning.

Dining

Restaurant

Bars

Bar Café Bleu. Fresh bread, pastries and Basque cakes provided to order. Cold drinks and ice-cream service. Breakfast available to order

Other

Games Room: American Pool

Sanitation

Cold Showers
Baby Baths
Toilets
Dish Washing Sinks
Irons

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Pools

First pool

For: All the family. Open 01/05/2012 - 02/11/2012 (Outdoor Heated)
Depth: From 0.60m to 1.50m
Size: 200m2

Second pool

For: Paddling. Open 07/04/2012 - 01/10/2012 (Outdoor)
Depth: From 0.20m to 0.20m
Size: 25m2

Extra information

Sun Terrace
Pools are not heated in July and August

Activities

The following activities are available:

Watersports

Windsurfing

Windsurfing not available on the resort, nearest Windsurfing is 4.00 km from the resort

Canoeing

Canoeing not available on the resort, nearest Canoeing is 4.00 km from the resort

Dinghy Sailing

Dinghy Sailing not available on the resort, nearest Dinghy Sailing is 4.00 km from the resort

Sports

Tennis

Tennis not available on the resort, nearest tennis is 0.80 km from the resort

Table Tennis

Golf

No golf course on the resort, nearest golf course is 0.50 km from the resort

Playgrounds

1 playground

Specialist Activities

Thalassotherapy available 3 km from the resort. 3 and 5 day cures available which can be reserved at resort
Golf: 9/4 - 5/9/11, 6 yrs and over, from £137 for five x 1.30 hour lessons, depending on age, pre-bookable

Some facilities remain closed in low season, please check at the time of booking if there is an activity or facility which is key for your holiday.

Local attractions

The following local attractions are available:

Nearby

Nearest beach: Sandy beaches at Ciboure and St Jean-de-Luz 2km

Shopping

Nearest town/village: Ciboure: 1km

Activities

Water sports: In Ciboure on Socoa beach (4 km away): International Sailing School during the French school holidays: water skiing, sailing and windsurfing, with courses available +33 (0)5 59 47 06 32. In St-Jean-de-Luz (2 km away): H20 Sports Mers Surf School +33(0)5 59 26 81 95 In Hendaye (14 km away):Watersport centres: boat hire, sailing and windsurfing courses +33(0)5 59 48 06 07. Tennis: La Nivelle Tennis Club opposite the residence: 3 courts. Courses are available in July and August. Ciboure Tennis Club (800 m): 3 courts including two indoor courts. Courses and lessons are available during the school holidays +33(0)5 59 47 10 36. Golf: within a 20 km radius, golf courses of La Nivelle (opposite to the residence), Chantaco (Saint-Jean-de-Luz), Makila Golf Club (Bassussary), Chiberta (Anglet) and Le Phare (Biarritz) and Ilbaritz (Bidart). Chantaco Golf Course in St-Jean-de-Luz, 3 km away (18 holes) +33(0)5 59 26 14 22. Chiberta Golf Course 18,5 km away (18 holes)+ 33(0)5 59 63 83 20. Makila Golf Club, in Bassussary, 19 km away (18 holes) +33 (0)5 59 58 42 42. Le Phare Golf Course in Biarritz, 20 km away (18 holes) +33 (0)5 59 03 71 80. Ilbarritz Golf Course in Bidart, 15 km away (18 holes)+33(0)5 59 43 81 30

Attractions

The resort: Ciboure (the Leïhorra Villa, the Convent of Recollets and Ravel’s house). The town, which is built at the far end of the bridge over the Nivelle, is remarkable for the beauty of its setting, between the ocean and hills. Its history is closely linked with the sea and fishing. Sea trips with the Lixto shuttle line. Departures from Ciboure or St-Jean-de-Luz. Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the town of the Sun King (cliffs, Grévin museum, the house of Louis XIV, the house of the Infanta, the Weaving Ecomuseum, etc.). The surrounding area: The Basque coast: Bayonne (23 km) and the Vauban ramparts, Gothic cathedral, cloisters and Bonnat museum; Bidart (10 km) and the Chapel of St Mary Magdelene; Guéthary (7 km) and the Saraleguinea art museum; Anglet (20 km) and Chiberta lake; Saint-Jean-de-Luz (2 km) and the Grévin museum, the town square and visits to the house of Louis XIV and the house of the Infanta; Sare (15 km) and the prehistoric caves; Hendaye (14 km) and the Abbadia estate; Biarritz (17 km) and the Imperial Chapel, the Chocolate Museum, St Martin’s Church, the History Museum, the Maritime Museum and its aquariums. In the Nive Valley: Cambo-les-Bains (the Edmond Rostand Museum), Bidarray (the nature reserve with "pottocks", the small ponies of the region), Louhossoa (weaving studios). Further afield, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port (65 km),the Prison of the Bishops and pottery from Navarre. Colourful, tasty gastronomy: Bayonne, Espelette and its Antton chocolates and hot peppers; Mauléon and Ossès (cheese and duck foie gras); Villefranque (cakes, jams and tarts) and the Irouléguy wine cellars in Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry.

Travel details

The following travel details are available:

Local Directions

From Paris: A63 motorway towards Bordeaux/Bayonne/San Sebastian. Take exit no. 2 for 'Saint-Jean-de-Luz Sud-Ciboure'. Then take the RN10 towards Ciboure town centre. Follow the Avenue Jean Jaurès, then take the exit on the left, go under the railway line and turn right onto Avenue F. Mitterrand, following the direction for Nivelle golf course (Golf Marinela) then the signs for Pierre & Vacances: the entrance to the Maldagora estate is on the left in the Avenue Francis Picherit.