La vague géante Belharra
Other type of nature site
During autumn and winter storms, off the Basque Corniche, the giant wave Belharra sometimes forms. This wave, as rare as it is immense, bears its name in reference to the rocky spur from which it was formed: the Belharra Perdun. Thanks to certain climatic conditions and a strong swell hitting this underwater spur, waves of 10 to 15 metres high form in the Basque Country!
This wave is only surfed by a handful of professional surfers. With Nazaré in Portugal and Mullaghore in Ireland, the Belharra surf spot produces the biggest waves in Europe and the world.
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- LanguagesFrench
Prices
Prezioak
Free of charge
Opening
Irekiera
Meeting room(s)
Meeting room in bask
Complementary informations
Informazio osagarria
- Protection : No classification
- Lenght of the visit : Individual visit : 15 min, Collective visit : 15 min
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Location
Kokapena
La corniche d'Urrugne
64122 URRUGNE
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