Biarritz is one of France’s most popular locations for holiday residences. It is known for its long and beautiful beaches which are often packed with tourists during the summer. The sunny weather attracts attract campers, hikers and mountain climbers, as well as families eager to try the water sports or romp happily on the sand. But its well worth a visit in all the seasons. Its winters yield generous snow fall which make it a great place for those who love winter sports like skiing. The temperature is mild and pleasant, unlike winters in many other parts of Europe.

Biarritz is found nestled between the Pyrenean Mountains and the ocean. It is the natural border between France and Spain. Its location along one of two main traffic arteries between the two countries give it a position of prominence. .

You can easily reach the city by road, rail and air. Its international airport make it easy to get a flight to and from the capital, Paris. From here you can get a plane to virtually every corner of the globe, including direct flights to destinations in the UK. This means that with a home in Biarritz you have a great chance to explore the surrounding areas as well. These include cities in Spain like San Sebastian, Bilbao and Santander along the northern coast of the country. You can easily make these into weekend trips. .

This part of France is rich with history and wonderful architecture. Apart from the beaches and mountains there are many interesting towns and villages to explore in the area.

If you’re planning to make Biarritz a vacation home and stay here only some months of the year, there are very good opportunities to earn extra by renting out your home throughout the year. Or if you buy a big house with extra rooms, you could very well start a hotel, guest house or ‘bed & breakfast’. With the yearly influx of tourists this will certainly be a good source of steady income.

Buying a property in the French south west will always prove to be a good investment. Whether you are buying the home to live in it permanently or only part of the year, or are even considering reselling it in the future, you will see your investment pay off.