The Silver Quik Pro France surfing competition will take place in Seignosse / Hossegor from 23 September to 4 October and represents a chance to see the world's finest surfers in action.
The Quiksilver event has been in operation since 2001 and its popularity with the surfing elite is down to the break North of Hossegor that generates waves up to 12 feet high in the autumn because of strong tides. Spectators can enjoy the beautiful white beaches while they watch the competition.
Seignosse and Hossegor are located just north of the Spanish border on the Atlantic coast, in the Les Landes region. The Landes region includes a huge section of south west France with a coastline that stretches from Bordeaux to the St. Jean de Luz. It is a very flat area with the vast pine forests, large cultivated fields and cannels.
The great beaches are among the best in France as they are very wide, supported by beautiful dunes and they carry on, almost non-stop for mile after mile. There are large tides and waves that are a joy both for surfers and holidaymakers alike. One of the best things about the Landes beaches is that, if you want to find a quiet spot for yourself you can.
Along the coast there are a number modest size resorts which become more important as you approach the Spanish border and Pyrenees. The majority are very relaxed beach resorts where life is all about the sea, the beach and the pine forest. The Basque area furthest south is really beautiful and very green and lush with very attractive architecture and culture.
The roads are long and straight without much traffic in September, so that you can easily go to surfing championship from just about anywhere in Les Landes. September is a great month to be on holiday in the area, it is still lovely and warm, it is not too busy and everywhere is still open and ticking along.
We have a superb selection of luxury holiday accommodation in Les Landes. The Villas du Monde - Villas Worldwide selection of villas here range from 2 bedrooms to 9 bedrooms, most of them have private pools, others are right on the beach. View our Les Landes luxury accommodation then give us ring using our freephone number or send us an email and we will help you finalise your choice and answer any questions you have on travel or what to see and do in the area. We have a super villa in Moliets plage which is ideal for a family surfing holiday.