LEKEITIO

View of Lekeitio

The town of Lekeitio has always been linked to the sea. Its old quarter reflects this past, in which fishing and craftmanship played an essential role.

The narrow cobbled streets are full of big houses, towers and convents; and in the lively port, we can still see ships unloading fresh fish or women mending nets.

Everything is an invitation to relax, for Lekeitio will soon join the network of slow cities (CITTÁ SLOW): walking along the port and the beach, watching the sunset or the waves breaking in the winter. The cultural agenda offers events as varied as fairs, street theatre, films, exhibitions, fiestas and traditions. In short, Lekeitio is an excellent place to mingle with the locals and immerse ourselves in the feelings brought by the sea winds.

DID YOU KNOW THAT...

... Diego Rivera, the Mexican painter and husband of Frida Kahlo, lived in Lekeitio for a while, and painted several pictures of this town?

THINGS TO SEE AND DO
  • Walking along Isuntza beach and Ga­rraitz Island during the low tide. Clim­bing Lumentza mountain to enjoy an almost aerial view of the town. Walking through the Lea river marsh, visiting Marea Errota mill and the riverside shipyards.
  • Water sports: Canoeing along the ria, sailing, diving or fishing in the quay.
  • Santa Catalina lighthouse: a new interpretation centre about navigation technologies will open soon in this lighthouse, turning it into the first lighthouse in the Basque Country which accepts visitors.
  • Guided tours across the old quarter, arran­ged with the Tourist Office.
  • “Playa de Ondarzabal” coastal fishing boat. Guided tours.
HIGHLIGHTS
  • The old quarter
  • The port area
Where to eat
  • Zarate. Tel. 946 840 313 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Nerea Jatetxea. Tel. 946 243 665 Más de 33€
  • Zapirain Jatetxea. Tel. 946 840 255 Más de 33€
  • Aisia Lekeitio. Tel. 946 842 655 Más de 33€tiene menú del día
  • Batzokia. Tel. 946 842 683 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Egaña Jatetxea. Tel. 946 840 103 Más de 33€tiene menú del día
  • Mantxua Jatetxea. Tel. 946 840 722 Hasta 21€tiene menú del día
  • Kaia Erretegia-Jatetxea. Tel. 946 840 284 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Epermendi Jatetxea. Tel. 946 841 762 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Goitiko Jatetxea. Tel. 946 843 103 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Klaudio Jatetxea. Tel. 946 841 803 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Ibaigane Jatetxea. Tel. 946 841 359 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
  • Arropain. Tel. 946 243 183 Más de 33€
  • Beitia. Tel. 946 840 111 Más de 33€
  • Xin Yi. Tel. 946 243 544 De 22 hasta 33€tiene menú del día
Where to sleep
Tourist Office

Independentziaren Enparantza
48280
Tel. 946 844 017
Fax 946 844 167
turismo@lekeitio.com
www.lekeitio.com

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