In Biarritz, old-school glamour meets shaggy surf culture and creates an irresistible mix. When I arrived in Biarritz on a sun-dappled morning in late September, it had been nearly 170 years since ...

"If the presence of the micro-algae Ostreopsis had been observed for several days but at moderate levels, its sudden intensification was likely caused by the swell that occurred at the beginning of ...

From the picturesque beaches that have earned it the title of Europe’s surf capital, to its majestic landscapes articulated through the Pyrenees mountains and the rolling hills of Basque Country, to ...

Some 20 doctors are taking part in a pilot scheme in Europe’s surf capital to encourage the notoriously pill-popping French to cut back on medication and take to the waves. The doctors are authorised ...

Even though he found the town a little 'smelly' and on one occasion requested the drains be cleaned out! Pongy or not, Biarritz became known as the resort for the rich and well-connected. It dazzled ...

Biarritz president Jean-Baptiste Aldige said on Thursday he has no choice but to move the French Top 14 club from the town due to a lack of support from the local government. Former Hong Kong ...

The Grande Plage beach in Biarritz, south-western France. A beach in Biarritz, in southwestern France, was closed to swimming on Thursday due to a high concentration of a toxic micro-algae, which had ...