THE CLUB
"Those of the coast" — for over 80 years the Kostakoak de Bidart has carried on the tradition of the Grand Chistera and Cesta Punta, and trained the champions of tomorrow.
OVER 80 YEARS OF PELOTA
The Kostakoak de Bidart — "those of the coast" in Basque — was founded in 1942 by four young villagers and a priest devoted to bare-hand pelota. In troubled times, the club helped the youth survive morally through sport.
Since then, many generations have worn the Kostakoak colours in Bare Hand, Pala, Grand Chistera and Cesta Punta. The club has won countless national and international titles, especially in Grand Chistera and Cesta Punta, its two flagship disciplines.
Today it stands as one of the leading development clubs in the Basque Country.
Recognised as one of the finest frontons in the region, the site is lovingly maintained. The Town of Bidart renovated the stands in 2019 and installed state-of-the-art lighting in 2022.
WELCOME TO BIDART
"Since it was built in 1958, this shrine of tradition has thrilled lovers of the Grand Chistera. Our club now brings together nearly 110 members, proud to carry on our flagship discipline, the fastest and most spectacular in Basque pelota."
"It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Bidart for this new season of Basque pelota. I thank the volunteers, coaches and players who keep our traditions alive, and salute the pilotaris who give us such stirring moments. Aupa Bidarte!"
LIVE THE
KOSTAKOAK EXPERIENCE
Authenticity, intensity, plaza gizon spirit and conviviality: book your seat for a Grand Chistera evening at the Bidart fronton.