Venta Peio, the best shopping centers on the Basque border

Experience an unforgettable family day on the French-Spanish border! Between shopping, dining, local products, crafts, leisure, nature and entertainment, the 4 Venta Peio shopping centers offer you a complete experience for all ages and all budgets. Start your vacation with a crazy day or end your stay at Venta Peio with the Basque Country guide!

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Venta Peio, unmissable ventas less than an hour from Bayonne

The shopping centers are ideally located whether you are on the way out or on the way back. There are 4 of them, promising you a few hours or a full day of surprises and relaxation between supermarkets, butchers, fashion boutiques, perfumeries, restaurants, the garden center or even the pet store. A true reference in the region, Venta Peio has been welcoming vacationers and locals since 1996 on the Franco-Spanish border for the greatest pleasure of young and old who can have fun, treat themselves, stock up on specialties or find the most beautiful souvenir to bring back. Make a surprising stop on the road to Spain, Venta Peio offers 4 getaways less than an hour from Bayonne with a shopping center only 30 minutes away!

Ibardin, a venta adored by hiking enthusiasts

This is a must-see stop if you love nature, shopping, and hiking. Located on the French-Spanish border, the Ibardin Pass is renowned for its breathtaking setting between mountains, green hills, and vast open spaces that are a delight for walkers and cyclists. Take a marked trail to discover the region, take a stroll around Lake Xoldokogaina, and take the time to admire the sublime panoramas that unfold before your eyes. After the effort and the comfort, head to Venta Peio Ibardin (fr) to enjoy a relaxing lunch overlooking the mountains while the children have fun in the playground. After coffee, you can continue with an afternoon of shopping in the supermarket, fashion boutique, perfumery, and accessories store before heading to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, just 20 minutes away.

The little extra : its peaceful and family atmosphere

Dancharia, a venta nestled between charming villages

Head deeper into Spanish territory to discover Dancharia, a district of the village of Urdax ideally located for visiting Ainhoa, Espelette, Sare or Cambo-les-Bains (French side) or Urdax and Zugarramurdi (Navarrese side). The more athletic can climb the Otxondo pass with a short 10km walk to have lunch outdoors in the picnic area. Do you prefer the comfort of a restaurant? Join Venta Peio Dantxarinea (fr) and its 2 huge buildings for a wild day of shopping ! On one side is Venta Peio Dantxarinea, with a large supermarket and a tobacconist, and upstairs, a Lefties boutique and a restaurant. Opposite is the Landibar shopping center. Landibar offers over 2,000 m² of fashion (a multi-brand clothing store: IKKS, Polo, Levi's, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, etc.), Mango, a sportswear store, a children's fashion store, a jewelry store, a shoe store, a home decor/linen store (Textura), a perfume store, an electronics store, a supermarket, a panoramic restaurant upstairs, an all-you-can-eat buffet and a cider house.

The little extra : a warm and personalized welcome

Arnéguy, a famous venta on the way to Santiago de Compostela

Arnéguy is located 10 minutes from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port on the French side and 30 minutes from Roncevaux on the Spanish side. It is a charming village that forms a natural border with the torrent "la Nive d'Arnéguy". This crossing point between France and Spain is an opportunity to stop at the Venta Peio Arnéguy(fr) , a group of two buildings that is a delight for hikers, tourists and locals. Shop at your own pace; the stores are surrounded by nature, offering a peaceful atmosphere on this French-Spanish border. The first establishment specializes in fashion and perfumery for shopping enthusiasts, while the second includes a supermarket, an electronics store, a sports store and a panoramic restaurant for lunch overlooking a magnificent landscape.

The little extra : a large car park with easy access

Behobia, a sale 10 minutes from Hendaye beach

We get closer to the seaside and the pleasant walks along the Bidasoa by crossing the border at Behobia. This very lively crossing point is busy all day long with cross-border workers going to work in Irun or Hendaye, families escaping on holiday to the coast, retirees doing some shopping or sportsmen and women taking the greenway to Bera. At the heart of this dynamism is Venta Peio Behobia (fr) and its 2 buildings located on the border bridge side and in Zaisa, perfect complexes for a complete getaway to the border. Do your shopping in the supermarket in Behobia before enjoying the self-service buffet and the bar in Zaisa which also has fashion, electronics and perfume shops.

The little extra : free parking in Zaisa

Enjoy the best shopping centers on the French-Spanish border any time of year. Venta Peio awaits you every day in Ibardin, Dantcharia, Arnéguy, and Behobia. Open on Sundays and public holidays. Plus, by signing up for their loyalty card, you'll receive a €5 voucher for your next purchase.

Happy shopping in the Basque Country!

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