Biarritz - Le Phare
Architect: W. Dunn (1888).
18 holes: 5376m: par 69.
Practically in the centre of town and right beside the Régina hotel. A beautifully manicured course where cunning and guile, rather than length, required. Lovely old Club full of character (and characters!).

Makila
Architect: R. Roquemore (1992).
18 holes: 6176m: par 72.
Against the background of the Pyrenees; a rolling wooded course with water featuring on many holes. There are a couple of steep climbs around the turn, so it may well be worth considering a buggy.

Arcangues
Architect: R. Fream (1991).
18 holes: 6142m: par 72.
A great variety to the holes with fairways that swoop through wooded hills and skirt around the lakes.
Play early so that you can make the most of the lovely, rustic clubhouse where excellent lunches are served on the sunny terasse in the glorious panorama of the Pyrenees.

Moliets
Architect: R. Trent-Jones (1989).
18 + 9 holes: 6172m: par 73.
Similar to Seignosse but more generous in width off the Tee. Remarkable stretch of five holes out by - practically on - the seashore. Some long walks from Green to Tee so worth thinking about a buggy.

Hossegor
Architect: T. Morrison (1930).
18 holes: 6001m: par 71.
The original Basque classic set in natural golf terrain. Private Members Club where Ollie is often seen practising. Not as long perhaps as some modern courses, but easily walkable and a great "Club" atmosphere.

Chiberta
Architect: T. Simpson (1927).
18 holes: 5650m: par 71.
Another very private Club. On the coast just to the North of town. Half the course is genuine links, the other half plays through the pine forests.

Chantaco
Architect: H.S. Colt (1928).
18 holes: 5833m: par 70.
To the South of Biarritz, close to St. Jean de Luz, a very British feeling course as it was designed by Harry Colt in his classic style.  Mainly through woodland on the upper section with water coming into play as the holes close in on the flatter land around the fine pink Clubhouse.
One of Biarritz's better kept secrets...