WITH crystal clear water, large sandy beaches and its very own tropical island – this Spanish resort makes the perfect getaway to escape all. Lekeitio is situated in the province of Biscay, northeast from Bilbao. Aer Lingus currently have flights to nearby Bilbao Airport from just €40 in September.
And with hotels starting from €46, a last minute trip won’t break the bank. Located by the Cantabrian Sea, sun worshipers will love Puerto De Lekeitio’s wide sandy beaches . Holidaymakers don’t have to go far to put their feet in the sand with Isuntza located in the town.
Nearby Karraspio beach, in the town of Mendexa, is another pretty beach to enjoy the sun. Explore the tropical island of San Nicolás - which you can walk out to at low tide. The charming resort of Lekeitio blends Gothic architectural gems with its quaint fishing village.
Culture vultures can spend a day at Basilica of La Asunción de Santa María which is one of the most important Gothic buildings in Bizkaia. Other sights worth seeing include the Faro de Santa Catalina lighthouse, the botanical gardens Uribarren Abaroa and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. The town is bustling with busy restaurants including Antzarrak, Erretegi Prim Asador, Bar Serenga and Bar Kai Abixa.
People took to TripAdvisor to rate their experience in Puerto De Lekeitio. One person said: “Pretty little resort in the Spanish Basque country. "Peaceful place.
Lots of nice little restaurants on the quays.” Another said: “Beautiful seaside town from where we can see the Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, the island of San Nicolás, its beaches in front of the island. “We can also walk through its old town and explore its streets and its mansions and palaces.
“Another way to enjoy the town is its gastronomy and pintxos.” One visitor said: “A magical place especially at night, with all the streetlights on and a soft breeze with the smell of the sea..
. Beautiful.” While another shared: “Magnificent little fishing port between Bilbao and San Sebastian.
Unavoidable!!! “It’s the prettiest spot we’ve seen on the Spanish Basque coast. The atmosphere is warm, the little tortillaz bars are magnificent along the port, a treat.”.
