{"id":3458,"date":"2022-02-03T11:13:05","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T10:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.campingsuhiberry.com\/uncategorized\/le-fort-socoa-une-visite-au-coeur-de-lhistoire\/"},"modified":"2022-02-23T11:26:06","modified_gmt":"2022-02-23T10:26:06","slug":"the-fort-socoa-a-visit-at-heart-of-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.campingsuhiberry.com\/en\/news-campsite-urrugne\/the-fort-socoa-a-visit-at-heart-of-history\/","title":{"rendered":"The Fort of Socoa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph m-t-7 wp-block-paragraph\">On <strong>vacation in Saint-Jean-de-Luz<\/strong>? Consider making a reservation at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campingsuhiberry.com\/en\/\"><strong>Suhiberry Family Campground<\/strong><\/a>. Its ideal location on the <strong>Basque coast<\/strong>, allows you to explore this sublime region of France. This <strong>4 star campsite with swimming pool<\/strong> in the heart of the Basque Country offers you different deals to rent a <strong>mobile home<\/strong>. In an exceptional natural setting, opt for a quiet and intimate stay. Located <strong>at only 2 minutes from Socoa<\/strong>, you will have the opportunity to discover this <strong>charming area by the sea<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ls-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"un-quartier-historique\">A historic neighborhood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">Socoa reflects important chapters of French history. From ancient times to the 19th century, it has undergone <strong>important transformations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GP4tafGm78Q\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"ls-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"le-fort-et-le-port\">The fort and the port<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">In the Middle Ages, Socoa was a fishing port where whaling boats were placed. A few centuries later, and more precisely <strong>in 1617, the construction of the port began<\/strong>. Nowadays, it is home to small boats<u>,<\/u> used for fishing and recreation, as well as &#8220;<strong>battelekus<\/strong>&#8220;, colorful traditional boats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">There is also another <strong>historical place<\/strong>: the fort. Its construction dates from <strong>1627<\/strong>, at the time of Louis XIII. It will be later transformed into military place under the reign of the Sun King. You can admire this symbol on the adjacent beach since it is currently closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"ls-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"les-digues-napoleoniennes\">The Napoleonic dykes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">Socoa is rich in history. It is a witness of great events that have marked the Basque region. <strong>At the time of Napoleon III<\/strong>, 3 dykes were built, one of which was in Socoa, to protect the bay against the onslaught of the ocean. At low tide, you can enjoy a pleasant walk on the Socoa dike to admire Ciboure and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, with the Pyrenees chain in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"ls-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"le-mouillage-des-blocs-un-rituel-bicentenaire\">The anchoring of the blocks: a bicentennial ritual<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">After the colossal construction site which allowed the construction of the dikes, <strong>the anchoring of the blocks takes place annually<\/strong>. We immerse 30 concrete blocks around the dikes of Socoa, Artha and Sainte Barbe. These protection blocks are manufactured in workshops in Socoa. You can discover them on the banks of the river Untxin.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d11596.352376058243!2d-1.6830523!3d43.3960881!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xca6e6dc4ce2e988f!2sFort%20de%20Socoa!5e0!3m2!1sfr!2sfr!4v1643883665569!5m2!1sfr!2sfr\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ls-heading wp-block-heading\" id=\"un-quartier-vibrant-de-vie\">A vibrant neighborhood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">In Socoa, economic enterprises and <strong>tourist attractions<\/strong> thrive harmoniously to offer an authentic experience to visitors. Whether you are looking for a quiet getaway, a gourmet curious about the <strong>region&#8217;s gastronomy,<\/strong> or a water sports enthusiast, the Socoa area has so much to offer. Several diving, <strong>sailing and surfing schools<\/strong> offer activities for beginners as well as for the experienced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ls-paragraph wp-block-paragraph\">On your way to the fort, don&#8217;t hesitate to <strong>discover the many restaurants<\/strong>. The local culinary specialties will delight your taste buds. You will be touched by the warm welcome of the inhabitants. Also, a <strong>walk along the Untxin<\/strong> river is a must. You will walk around the river along a path designed for walkers. On the left bank, you may have the opportunity to attend the <strong>monthly street fair<\/strong> that takes place every first Sunday of the month.<br>That&#8217;s not all, if you visit Socoa in summer, you can discover the famous <strong>pala tournament<\/strong> which takes place from June to August. This event, which brings together the best local players, takes place at the <strong>Socoa fronton<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On vacation in Saint-Jean-de-Luz? Consider making a reservation at Suhiberry Family Campground. Its ideal location on the Basque coast, allows you to explore this sublime region of France. This 4 star campsite with swimming pool in the heart of the Basque Country offers you different deals to rent a mobile home. 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