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Biarritz

France's iconic surf capital, with real wreck-diving and a globally known thalassotherapy scene.

In Biarritz, a mid-range month runs about $2,042 (€1,770) and there is some violent crime city-wide.

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Ratings

Scores run from 1 to 10 and compare each place with every other destination on Nomadr. Higher is always better. Cost is shown as a level, from Very Low to Very High.

Cost (day-to-day)High

More expensive day to day than about 70% of cities

Internet6.1/10

Faster internet than about 60% of cities

Visas4/10

Harder visas than about 75% of cities

Coworking5.3/10

Weaker coworking than about 50% of cities

English5/10

Less English-friendly than about 80% of cities

Walkability7.7/10

Easier to get around than about 75% of cities

Gyms & Wellness1.4/10

Among the 5% weakest cities for wellness

Getting There8.9/10

Easier to reach than about 90% of cities

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