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 values of equality, justice, solidarity, freedom and peace… with images, words, direct testimonies, contacts, experiences…
« These difficult times of worldwide economic recession oblige us to look both inwards and outwards. Near and far » says the mayor of the town « In the attempt to progress in a more human world. We cannot allow ourselves to sink into a crisis of human values cleaving an ever deeper breach in a world already wounded by injustice, violence, intolerance and unequal opportunities. »
San Sebastian, candidate for European Capital of Culture 2016, imaginatively places its stakes on this Festival combining the best movies in the world with a variety of creative activities targeting awareness among its citizens.
Informations : http://www.cineyderechoshumanos.com

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 and objectives. Lessons lasting 2 hours or 3hr 30, according to the formula chosen, every day for 5 days, for adults or with your children.

After your golf lessons, you can relax at the Villa, explore the region, go hiking or why not .. test out your newly acquired skills on one of the 12 golf courses in the region.  With the Biarritz Golf Pass you will have access to a different golf course every day.

Don’t forget to book your golf lessons when you reserve your stay at Villa Kaioa.
Villa Kaioa also offers Thalasso, sea-water, spa holidays and Basque Culture holidays.

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 to be confronted on the most beautiful links of the area : golfs of Chantaco and la Nivelle in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Golf ok Chiberta in Anglet,  Golf du Phare in Biarritz, golfs of Arcangues and Hossegor and the Makila Golf Club in Bassussary.

5 days of entertainment : welcome cocktails, dinners, price-giving, welcome gifts… for the competitors and for persons accompanying.

Villa Kaioa in Bidart is the best place to get easily to the places of the tournament , as well as a wonderful place to relax. Villa Kaioa is for 6 persons, competitors and persons accompanying.

Registration deadline (according to availability) on saturday 16th may 2009.

www.lesmakilas.com

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 feel less dynamic, less relaxed and little more stressed.

So why not take the opportunity of enjoying some spa treatments at the sea-water therapy centre?

Les Thermes Marins in Biarritz, just 3km from Villa Kaioa, has marine energy spa treatments, for women and men, that are designed to put back the punch in our tired bodies.  I must say that, personally speaking, I’m opting for the Beauty and Health treatment, which combines fitness and beauty care, or maybe the “Bulle de Détente” treatment that will enable me to maintain my ZEN state of mind.
Or even, the half-day packages and treatments that can be organised on a made-to-measure basis.

Let me tell you a little secret: the Thermes Marins de Biarritz provides an extra warm welcome for Villa Kaioa visitors.
A 10% discount is given on treatments and packages, 10% on à la carte treatments when the total amount is 60€ and over.
Villa Kaioa visitors may also enjoy half-day access to the sea-water pool with sauna, Turkish bath, aqua gym lessons at a reduced price.

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 simultaneously switch on at all the remarkable sites in the town.  Followed by a firework show at Basta at 8pm!

Every evening from 20th December to 3rd January from 6pm to midnight: projection of giant images, architectural illuminations, fairy-like light and sound shows, temporary installations. (Place Clémenceau, Place Bellevue, Esplanade du Casino, Gare du Midi, les Halles and Javalquinto.)

It’s an easy bet that the occupants of Villa Kaoia will rejoice in the lights of Biarritz, seen in the distance!

Source : www.biarritzshabilledelumiere.com

A wonderful way to discover the golfs of the Basque Coast and southern Landes. The Biarritz Golf Pass allows you to play 5 different courses among 6 golfs : Arcangues, Bassussary (Bayonne), Biarritz le Phare and Ilbarritz on the Basque coast, Moliets and Seignosse in the Landes. If you prefer one of these courses, you may play twice there.

Le Biarritz Golf Pass is nominative. It is for sale in each participating Golf Clubs.

From Villa Kaioa, all these golf courses are close by. The Ilbarritz golf course and training center is just a few minutes from the villa by car and less than half an hour walking.

www.golfpassbiarritz.com