Coliving in Biarritz; Where Remote Workers Actually Stay
If you're searching for coliving in Biarritz, you'll find a handful of options in town and a few more along the coast. You'll also find that many remote workers who spend a month here don't sleep in Biarritz at all. They stay in Anglet, the town right next door, and ride into Biarritz for coffee, sunsets and the odd night out.
This guide covers both: what working remotely from Biarritz looks like, where the coliving options are, and why our home sits 20 minutes up the coast.
Why remote workers end up in Biarritz
Biarritz has been a surf town for decades, and it still shapes the rhythm of the day. People check the waves before breakfast, work through the middle of the day and head back to the water when the light gets soft.
The practical side works too. Biarritz has its own airport, the TGV gets you to Paris, and San Sebastián is about 40 minutes away by car. The climate is mild enough to spend most of the year outside, though the Atlantic weather does change its mind quickly, so pack a rain jacket.
Biarritz isn't just Biarritz: meet the BAB
Locals talk about the BAB: Bayonne, Anglet and Biarritz. The three towns run into each other, share one bus network and blend together along the same stretch of coast.
Biarritz is the postcard. Elegant buildings, a lively town centre, cafés and shops, and prices to match.
Anglet sits in the middle. It has 11 beaches, a pine forest and mostly residential neighbourhoods where life runs at a local pace.
Bayonne is the historic one, with old streets along the river, the market halls and a strong Basque identity.
So when you look for coliving in Biarritz, you're really choosing a base somewhere on the BAB.
Biarritz or Anglet: where should you stay?
We asked Aurélie, our coliving partner in Anglet, what she tells friends who ask this question.
"It really depends on the kind of experience you're looking for. Biarritz is beautiful, lively, and has a lovely town centre full of cafés, restaurants and shops. But if you're looking for a more laid-back, local and nature-oriented experience, I would definitely recommend Anglet."
Here's how the two compare for a stay of a few weeks:
Biarritz | Anglet | |
Feel | Lively town centre, more visitors | Residential, local neighbourhoods |
Beaches | Grande Plage, Côte des Basques | 11 beaches, from La Barre to Chambre d'Amour |
Nature | Coastal paths and the lighthouse | Chiberta pine forest, cycle paths along the Adour |
Getting around | Walkable centre | Bus or bike to Biarritz, Bayonne or the beach |
Budget | Higher | Generally better value |
Biarritz suits you if you want to walk out the door into town every evening. Anglet suits you if you'd rather start the day with a forest run and keep Biarritz for the weekend.
Coliving & Coworking options in and around Biarritz
There isn't a long list. Here's what we know of:
Nomadico Anglet is Aurélie's home in the Blancpignon neighbourhood of Anglet, about 20 minutes from Biarritz centre. More on that below.
Le Connecteur Biarritz is a coworking space in Biarritz. A 20-min walk from the center and homemade food in their café. See the location on the map here.
(There used to be two Outsite colivings in or arround Biarritz, but they closed recently)
Options change, so check what's open for your dates before you plan around any of them.
A local's guide to Biarritz
These are Aurélie's picks, not the guidebook ones.
Coffee
Lobita L'Atelier is her personal favourite, away from the tourist crowds. They do a great brunch, and it's close to Lac Marion, a quiet lake for a walk afterwards. "Honestly, that's a real local tip."
Bisous Café is a cute spot where you can have a coffee and paint your own ceramic.
Etxola Bibi is the one to pick if you want to stay near the centre and have a coffee with a view.
Sunset
Aurélie's favourite place to watch the sun go down is the Biarritz lighthouse.
"There's something special about watching the sun go down over the ocean there."
If you want a drink with it, Olatua faces the Rocher de la Vierge and runs DJ sets in summer. For a special evening, the rooftop of the Talaia Hotel or a cocktail at La Petite Plage are "a little on the fancy side (well, it's Biarritz)", but the views are worth it.
Back in Anglet, Lagunak and L'Arrantza are her picks for a sunset closer to home.
Local food
Go to Les Halles de Biarritz for fresh local food and a glass of wine at the counter. The Anglet version is Les Halles des 5 Cantons. Both are good places to try jambon de Bayonne and local cheeses and to see how people here actually eat.
Get out of town
"Don't just stick to the coast," Aurélie says. The inland villages, like Sare, have a stronger sense of Basque identity. Locals like to hike early in the morning and finish with a dip in the ocean. The coastal walk from Biarritz to Bidart is a good place to start.
Surfing around Biarritz
The Basque coast can get powerful, so where you surf depends on your level.
Level | Where | Note |
Complete beginner | Hendaye | Long sandy beach, good for first lessons |
Beginner to improver | Plage de la Madrague, Anglet | When conditions suit, with surf schools nearby |
Experienced | La Barre and Les Cavaliers, Anglet | Good waves when conditions line up |
Experienced | Côte des Basques, Biarritz | A classic spot with a view of the old town |
Whatever your level, check the conditions and tides, and ask locals before you paddle out.
Our coliving home in Anglet
Aurélie travelled the world before coming back to the Basque coast to open the kind of place she always wanted to stay in. Together we've opened her home to the Nomadico community.
It's a traditional Basque house in Blancpignon, a residential neighbourhood with a covered market, a local roastery and the same faces at the bar every evening. Here's what a weekday looks like:
Breakfast at the house coffee bar, with viennoiseries from the local bakery
Work from the coworking space, the call room or the desk in your room, on fibre Wi-Fi
Lunch in the shared kitchen or at the market down the road
A run or walk in the Chiberta forest, five minutes away on foot
Welcome drinks, a weekly shared dinner and one free yoga class with Aurélie each week
The kitchen is small on purpose. "People end up chatting, cooking together and making plans," Aurélie says.
"Suddenly you're travelling alone but rarely feel lonely."
Rooms start at;
€370 for four weeks in a shared room or;
€790 in a private room in shoulder season.
Getting around
15 min drive to Biarritz Airport, or bus 11 to the stop by the house
20 min drive to Biarritz centre
30 min bus from Biarritz train station
10 min bike or car to Bayonne centre, or 30 min on foot along the Adour
40 min drive to San Sebastián
You don't need a car day to day. Buses connect Anglet, Biarritz and Bayonne, and a bike is great for the cycle path along the Adour. Buses can be unreliable on Sundays and outside peak hours, so take a taxi if you have a flight or train to catch. For the inland villages or a weekend in Spain, rent a car for a day, or share one with other guests.
When to come
Spring and autumn are Aurélie's favourite seasons. The beaches are quieter than in summer, and it's easier to settle into local life.
Spring brings longer days and green hills. Autumn has good surf, golden light and a slower rhythm after the summer rush. The water stays fairly warm in early autumn, but bring a wetsuit.
There's still plenty going on. In September, Biarritz hosts Le Temps d'Aimer la Danse, an international dance festival. In spring, Bayonne holds its Foire au Jambon, a celebration of the region's famous ham.
Our Anglet home is open from March to mid-June and from September to mid-December.
Cost of living
Anglet is generally cheaper day to day than central Biarritz. Rough prices from Aurélie:
Espresso: €1.40 to €2
Beer: €4 to €7
Casual meal: €10 to €17
A shared kitchen keeps the monthly budget down too.
FAQ
Is there coliving in Biarritz?
Yes, though only a few spaces. Saint Charles is in Biarritz itself, Outsite is in Bidart to the south, and Nomadico is in Anglet to the north, about 20 minutes from the centre.
How far is Anglet from Biarritz?
About 20 minutes by car from our home to Biarritz centre. Buses and bike paths connect the two.
Do I need a car?
Not day to day. A car is useful for inland villages, the Landes or a trip to San Sebastián.
Can I learn to surf near Biarritz?
Yes. Hendaye is good for complete beginners, and there are plenty of surf schools around Anglet.
When is the best time for a workation in Biarritz?
Spring and autumn: fewer crowds, good surf and lower prices than in summer.
Ready to try it?
Biarritz is easy to love, and Anglet makes it easy to stay a while. If you're looking for coliving in Biarritz with a local feel, a desk that works and people to share dinner with, have a look at Aurélie's home. If the Atlantic has you hooked, our coliving homes in Europe include more surf towns, like Ericeira and Tarifa.
