April in Hossegor is always great.

The sun is starting to set a minute later every day from now on til summer arrives and this means that the morning dawnie's and post work surfs are on the cards and our European surfing destinations are starting to heat up. And Hossegor is included.

With countless epic waves in Capbreton, Hossegor and Seignosse, complimented by enjoyable temperatures, classic sunsets, chilled vibes and local cultures, quiet beaches and low season prices it means it’s time to send yourself on a surf trip to Hossegor this Easter.

Surfing in Europe is as diverse as the many languages, customs and cultures found in Europe. Europe is made up of forty eight countries, of these it is possible to surf in more than seventeen. More recognised surfing countries in Europe are Spain, Portugal, France, the UK and Ireland with Hossegor being the headquarters of the Europeans surf scene.

From the long sandy beaches of France which has something for any level of surfer, from total beginner to the world’s top professional surfers.

Consistent surf from the North Atlantic travels to the thousands and thousands of kilometres of coastline, providing surf all year round. However it is the months of Spring, Summer and Autumn that really make Hossegor a gem in the surfing world.

A surf hoilday in France is well known for its fine wines, great food, some of the world's best surfing beaches and a relaxed atmosphere amongst the pine forest covered sand dunes. The deep Bay of Biscay funnels North Atlantic swells straight onto the sand banks of Hossegor, Biarritz and Anglet. Combine this with warm year round temperatures, France is a must for any surfer, of any level. The beaches around Hossegor and Capbreton are kept immaculate and they play host to major surfing competitions throughout the year, including the Quiksilver Pro Event, held every October.

The area around Hossegor is also the hub of the European surf industry. With plenty of factory outlets for companies like Billabong, Quiksilver and Rip Curl, a trip shopping is a must.

Surfing in Europe originated in the surfing hub of South West France in the 1970's, predominantly at the Grande Plage in Biarritz. From here surfing spread across Europe, as board shapers started to pop up along the coast, making surfing more accessible to the local people. The 230km of coastline called the Cote d'Argent is the longest uninterrupted stretch of sandy beach in the whole of Europe. It is here that a deep, offshore canyon juts out to sea. This deep water channel enables waves to arrive at the beaches of Seignosse, Hossegor and Capbreton with more power and consistency than normal.

Our surfing holidays in France are ideal for everyone from families, couples to intermediate surfers looking at cutting loose in some good waves. South west France is easy to, with good flights to Biarritz and ferry connections from the UK to France or Northern Spain. A surf holiday to France is not complete without a night out in the buzzing bars along the Hossegor and Anglet.

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