Our recommendations

to discover Sare and its surroundings.

Reservation is mandatory and can be made up until 4 hours before your visit.

Take advantage of your visit to the caves of Sare

to disconnect from everyday life and appreciate the surrounding nature !

Do you want to try a nice hike ? Start from the caves of Sare to climb mount Axuria !
Too ambitious for you or your children? A marked circuit (blue silhouette) starting from the caves will take you to the protected area of Lezeko Gaina and you will enjoy a beautiful view of Sare and the Rhune!
Combine Basque culture, history and hiking, taking part in the Witches' Walk linking the caves of Sare to those of Zugarramurdi.
Do you enjoy the mountains but do not feel in condition for hiking ? Take advantage of the many "ventas" around the caves to have a drink or to eat with a magnificent view !
Locate them on our map, and remember to call them to find out their opening hours!
Venta Halty
+33 5 59 54 24 84
Anttonen venta
+34 948 599 161
Venta Berrouet
+33 5 59 54 21 96
Venta Loretxoa
+33 6 13 65 07 95
Do you prefer meeting the local producers? In our neighborhood, 2 cheese producers open their doors to you: Aintzinat (sheep's cheese) et Oreka (cheeses and yoghurts).
Want to escape ? Close to the caves, the Etxola animal park will delight young and old.
Hiking on Lezeko Gaina - La Rhune in the backgroundOssau Iraty cheese

These suggestions concern the immediate surroundings of the caves of Sare

but many other good addresses in the area await you!

Local producers

Local producers

Vegetables, cheeses, meat, drinks... Consult the list of local producers in Sare.
Restaurants in Sare

Restaurants in Sare

Sare restaurants listed at the Basque Country tourist office.
The shops of Sare

The shops of Sare

Restaurants, shops, services... find all the shops useful to your stay in Sare.
Village of Sare

Village of Sare

Classified among the "most beautiful villages of France", Sare is a typical "labourdin" village...

Cave of Ikaburu

Discover the Ikaburu Caves in  Urdax / Urdazubi.

Cave of Zugarramurdi

Discover the Witches’ Cave in  Zugarramurdi.
Xareta territory

Xareta territory

Transborder territory gathering 4 villages on both sides of the border: Ainhoa and Sare for the French side, Urdax-Urdazubi and Zugarramurdi for the Navarrese side.

Biarritz Aquarium

Biarritz Aquarium

Dive into the Bay of Biscay...
FFTS

FFTS

FFTS association gathers caves, sinkholes or prehistoric sites of France.
Rhune Rack Train

Rhune Rack Train

Built in 1924, the little cogwheel train climbs to the top of La Rhune.

Coup de coeur Basque

Coup de coeur Basque

A website to discover Basque Country.
En Pays Basque

En Pays Basque

Official website of Basque country tourist offices
Le Guide du Pays Basque

Le Guide du Pays Basque

Travel Guide (online) about the Basque Country.
Sites et musées en Pays Basque

Sites et musées en Pays Basque

Association of sites and museums in the Basque Country : castles, museums, caves, gorges, train, natural sites ...

ARRAYA

Former post-house on the way to Compostelle, this beautiful Basque house dating from 16th century is very comfortable and hospitable. It is one of the best gastronomic restaurants in the Basque Country at the very heart of one of the most beautiful villages of France.

BARATXARTEA

At the foot of the Rhune, emblematic mountain of the Basque Country, in the typical and peaceful area of Ihalar, we will welcome you in our beautiful Basque house with stone walls, for a relaxing holiday during which you will be able to enjoy moments of escape while discovering an authentic country between sea and mountain.
Camping Ametza

Camping Ametza

Camping Ametza, a 4-star campsite, is located in Hendaye, within walking distance from the beach.
Camping Eskualduna

Camping Eskualduna

Camping village in Hendaye
Camping Itsas Mendi

Camping Itsas Mendi

Camping in St Jean de Luz proposing pitches for tents, caravans or motorhome, and mobile homes.
Camping Oyam

Camping Oyam

The four-stars Airotel campsite Oyam is located in Bidart, just south of Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
Campings de charme au Pays basque

Campings de charme au Pays basque

The association "Camping de Charme" gathers a selection of campsites two or three stars located in the Basque Country, between the seaside and mountains.

Chambres d'hôtes à Sare

The association "Ongi etorri Saran" offers accommodation in a selection of quality homes labelized "Gites de France".

LASTIRY

Hotel with charm located on the village square and which has been completely refurbished. Its restaurant combines simplicity and gastronomy.

PIKASSARIA

Between the Spanish border and the centre of Sare, house dating from the 18th century in green and peaceful surroundings. Family-run business with sight on mountains and countryside. Traditional cooking.
Résidence Hôtelière du Golf ***

Résidence Hôtelière du Golf ***

770 metres away from the town centre, the port and 1 km away from the Bay of Saint Jean de Luz, the Résidence du Golf is an ideal place to spend your holiday. Our flats are fully equipped and facilities include a 200m² heated pool and, 50 metres away, the Golf de la Nivelle.
Résidence hotelière MAEVA***

Résidence hotelière MAEVA***

Located in Ciboure, Socoa and Hendaye, the Résidences de tourisme MAEVA are pleased to welcome you for an unforgettable holiday.

Ttakoinenborda

Ttakoinenborda remains typical of the seventeenth century welcomes you in charming guest rooms in a green setting near a river and close to the caves of Sare.
VVF Village of Sare

VVF Village of Sare

200 metres away from Sare, small and authentic Basque village, the holiday club "Omordia" is open from April to October, offering 85 quality flats and animation for the whole family.