The tiny town of Guethary is small that you could be excused for missing it completely as you travelled along the Aquitaine coast.

The tiny commune is the smallest town in the Basque region, described as a “haven of peace” as nature, tradition and coastal air coalesce to form a village described as “the gem of the Basque”.

Guéthary is a mere 351 acres and has a population of only 1,356 but has grown into a much-loved tourist destination.

Traditionally a village of fishermen and…