http://www.biarritz-villa-kaioa.co.uk Villa Kaioa's Blog Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:18:15 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Forming part of the programme “San Sebastian, Space for a Culture of Peace”, the Festival endeavours to awaken and stir the critical awareness of citizens with regard to the great many violations of human rights occurring all over the world. The aim with this event is to foster and spread ... http://www.biarritz-villa-kaioa.co.uk/index.php/2010/02/21/not-to-be-missed-san-sebastian%e2%80%99s-human-rights-film-festival-13-23th-april-2010/ Following the civil war in Spain (1936-1939), Franco’s victory provoked the exile of the Basques and their government, presided over by José Antonio de AGUIRRE. Father José Luis RODRIGUEZ followed them to Paris and became part of the PNV (Partido Nacionalista Vasco).  This priest was born in Bilbao on 16th October ... http://www.biarritz-villa-kaioa.co.uk/index.php/2009/12/04/little-secret-villa-kaioa-was-a-pottery/ In the 1980s, a Hawaiian had the idea of fitting a rudder on to a traditional dugout canoe, built to navigate the calm waters of the lagoons, in order to be able to venture out on to the open seas. This innovation and the systematic use of composite materials have made ... http://www.biarritz-villa-kaioa.co.uk/index.php/2009/08/19/a-new-sport-rides-the-waves-on-the-basque-coast-the-hawaiian-pirogue-or-dugout-canoe/ It is in the church in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, during the Corsaires mass held on Sunday 30th August that the “Music on the Basque Coast” festival will start. To be honoured this year is the Spanish pianist and composer, Isaac Albeniz, who was born in Catalonia and who died 100 years ago in ... http://www.biarritz-villa-kaioa.co.uk/index.php/2009/08/19/not-to-be-missed-music-on-the-basque-coast-from-30th-august-2009/ The 6th Art de Vivre fair will, this year, be held in the Château de Haitze, in Ustaritz. It is the first time that the Château de Haitze, known as the oldest residence in the Basque Country, has been officially open to the public.  Since 1168, this estate has been the ... http://www.biarritz-villa-kaioa.co.uk/index.php/2009/08/12/not-to-be-missed-a-new-venue-for-the-art-de-vivre-fair/ La Crampote d'Erretegia has just opened and it is real happiness for Villa Kaioa. Just a few meters from Erretegia beach, Jean and Nico welcome you at any time of the day, for a drink, a quick lunch or a good diner by the sea. Fish or meat "a la plancha", fresh ... http://www.biarritz-villa-kaioa.co.uk/index.php/2009/05/13/a-secret-la-crampote-derretegia/ Villa Kaioa in Bidart and Parcours Sensations in Ilbarritz have joined forces to offer you all inclusive golfing holidays. Make the most of your stay in Villa Kaioa to acquire some basic golf techniques or to improve your swing and your handicap.  Several different formulas are available, adapted to your level ... http://www.biarritz-villa-kaioa.co.uk/index.php/2009/04/29/golfing-holidays-villa-kaioa-in-partnership-with-parcours-sensations/ The Makilas Eiffage 2009 - 24th edition - takes place from the 18th to the 23rd of may 2009. This tournament, for amateurs, ladies and gentlemen, 1st and 2nd categories, happens in two times : double program on 18th and 19th may; single program on 20th, 21st et 22nd may. 5 days ... http://www.biarritz-villa-kaioa.co.uk/index.php/2009/04/20/not-to-be-missed-the-great-golf-week-in-the-basque-country/ When the weather is good, it is easier to use up energy, to do some sports; it is easier to laugh, to eat, to relax and of course all that is very good for us.  However, too few of us really take time out to look after ourselves. In winter, we ... http://www.biarritz-villa-kaioa.co.uk/index.php/2008/12/16/time-to-think-about-yourself/ The façades of buildings illuminated by the projection of giant images, scenes, light shows… The magic of light will, once again, brighten our Biarritz evenings, from 20th December 2008 to 3rd January 2009. On Saturday 20th December at 6pm, the town will be set aglow with a light show that will ... http://www.biarritz-villa-kaioa.co.uk/index.php/2008/12/13/not-to-be-missed-biarritz-illuminations-light-up-on-20-december/