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Cuisine with traditional flavours.

Uhagon Kulturgunea

The Uhagon Kulturgunea café is more than just a bar. A quiet area, with an incomparable terrace surrounded by trees. They offer breakfast and a daily menu, as

Ondarroako Batzokia

Specialised in quality traditional Basque cuisine in a pleasant atmosphere. We offer our customers different homemade dishes, with a special touch that makes o

Jose Manuel Grill

This restaurant located in the center of town between the church of Santa María and the Old Bridge, on the banks of the Artibai river. It offers quality produc

Dinners every day and lunches on weekends. In addition to the restaurant, on the ground floor there is a multinational room.

Excellent coffee for breakfast with excellent toasted bread (non-mould) and beautiful express dishes for lunch. All this in a beautiful family atmosphere. Serv

In the Sutargi restaurant they use the traditional dishes of the village as a base, giving them a fresh and unique touch. The fish they serve is brought direct

Speciality in fresh fish from the Cantabrian Sea: horse mackerel, monkfish, turbot, hake... Kebabs, sandwiches, combined dishes, good drinks and unbeatable sta

A bar-restaurant located in front of the Basilica of Lekeitio. For all budgets from combined dishes, snacks and salads to the menu

Restaurant located in the centre of Lekeitio.

Seasonal fish. Fish soup and mixed dishes.

A family establishment that offers traditional Basque cuisine. It specializes in fresh seasonal fish. Dining room with direct entrance and careful assembly. It

Ebisu Restaurant-Silken Uribarren Jauregia

At the Ebisu restaurant, we have opted for gastronomy that features local produce, both cooked in the traditional way and in more elaborate and innovative dish

The Erretgi Prim restaurant in Lekeito offers Basque cuisine and tradition from all four sides. If you want to enjoy the authentic gastronomy of the north, thi

Retirement home restaurant

Restaurant of reference for the variety and great taste of our dishes. Qualified staff with extensive experience in the gastronomy sector.

Oleta auzoan dago, Markina-Ondarroarako eta Lekeitiorako errepideen bidegurutzean. Tradizio handiko jatexea. Eguneko menua eta asteburuetako menu bereziak jan

It is located in the Ugaran district, next to the intersection of the roads to Oletan, Ondarroa-Markina, Lekeitio and the Lea valley. Specializing in celebrati

Lleva tres generaciones ofreciendo lo mejor de los productos de la tierra, pero con un aporte innovador..

The restaurant located in the Gardotza industrial area. Ideal for business lunches.

Restaurant specialising in traditional cuisine.

XVII mendeko burdinola zaharra gaur egun xarmadun hotel jatetxean bihurtua.

Herriko taberna

Local located on the ground floor of the Town Hall. It is located under the town hall. At Herriko Taberna, traditional home cooking is prepared.

Areitz Bi Frontoia

From the premises you can see the frontón probadero of the town, where various competitions are held.

Mesón Arropain Jatetxea is specialised in traditional Basque cuisine. They have a few touches of Mediterranean cuisine and also several dishes of Tibetan cuisi

Restaurant specialized in grill, both meat and fresh fish of the day.

Located on the ridge of the River Lea, with Lekeitio as a backdrop. In the heart of the Lea-Artibai region where the purest marine atmosphere is combined with

During the week in Kanpape you can find daily menus and sandwiches. On weekends they add pintxos, mixed dishes and a la carte.

The restaurant is located in a unique area of Ziortza-Bolibar. The recipes are well prepared with exceptional ingredients to maintain the perfect taste of trad

This establishment has revived the tradition of the stew pot. At weekends, an old large pot is set up outside the bar to cook the stew from first thing in the

Gol Saoirse Irish Tavern

Ilunzar taberna

Mahaigaineko is a place to enjoy good food and the unbeatable surroundings of Mendexa.

The bar is decorated with hats and trophies of mice won by the owner's father. There are also photos of Basque athletes hanging on the walls. One of the owners

In addition to the pintxos, they also offer ham, chorizo, casseroles (baby squid, tongue, tripe, etc.), salads, mixed dishes...

Beautiful rural hotel, with a small swimming pool located in a beautiful garden overlooking the Bay of Biscay.

Hotel located in the centre of the village

Hotel Silken Palacio Uribarren

The Hotel Silken Palacio Uribarren is an accommodation with all the comforts built in the same location as the old Uribarren Palace, in which once slept monarc

Small and cosy guesthouse located in the centre of Mendexa, 2 kms from Lekeitio and Karraspio beach. Located in a rural environment.

Small charming hotel located on the shores of Karraspio beach, with spectacular sea views and connected by a promenade to the centre of Lekeitio.

A typical farmhouse in the Lea-Artibai region, dating back to 1764. It has been completely restored, taking great care with the interior decoration and combini

Palacio Oxangoiti

The Hotel Palacio de Oxangoiti is a XVII century construction that stands out for its front and its carved wooden eaves. It was opened in 2008 and is located i

In this charming hotel all the rooms and lounges have sea views, with viewpoints, terrace and balcony. A very special accommodation to know this small country

The hotel occupies a beautiful 17th century building, restored to adapt each stay to the comforts of a 3-star hotel. It is located in the gardens of Zubieta Pa

Pension with 20 rooms, dinners every day and lunches at weekends. It has a restaurant and a multinational room on the ground floor.

Pension Berritxu

Two-star accommodation located in the centre of the municipality of Berriatua.

This pension has also a camping service. Located on the Cantabrian coast (Basque Country), between the fishing villages of Lekeitio (3km away) and Ondarroa (10

Small guesthouse located in the centre of the fishing village of Ondarroa.

Small guesthouse located in Etxebarria, with rooms specially designed to meet the needs of guests.

An old 17th century forge, now converted into a hotel restaurant. Its walls are engraved with the birth, rise and decline of the traditional iron handling and

The Andikoetxe Landetxea, is a farmhouse dating from the beginning of the XVIIIth century, located in Aulestia in a small valley surrounded by nature, peace an

17th century farmhouse. We rented two large rooms, for 5 people, with bathroom. We offer breakfast and dinner with products from our farmhouse and the region.

Renovated rural house located in Munitibar in a rural area.

Caserío Garro is an old farmhouse founded in the 11th century by Sancho el Fuerte de Navarra, as a forge and later as a mill.

Basque farmhouse from the 17th century restored in 2005 to be converted into a Rural House. It is located 10 km from the beach and in the middle of nature. Ide

It is located facing the sea, between two hills and is surrounded by mountains and beaches. It offers unparalleled opportunity to enjoy nature and to practice

The farmhouse is located in a peaceful environment, ideal for rest, in the centre of a region (Lea-Artibai) that allows all kinds of activities including night

It is located in the Ubila-Urberuaga neighbourhood, 3 km from Markina-Xemein. In a peaceful, quiet environment surrounded by nature.

Farmhouse located in the countryside, 5 km from Lekeitio beach and close to the Urdaibai reserve, an area of tranquillity in a rural environment, of vegetable

Agrotourism located in a newly built farmhouse, but with traditional architecture. It is located in a rural and isolated environment, surrounded by vineyards f

The Ikestei farmhouse is located in the Iruzubieta district of Ziortza-Bolibar. The farmhouse is known as Ikestei azpi and was built in 1975, as the previous f

Typical Basque farmhouse, recently built. It is located in a rural area, surrounded by green meadows and close to the municipalities of Ondarroa and Lekeitio.

Farmhouse located between the coastal towns of Lekeitio and Ondarroa, overlooking the sea.

Albergue Trinkete Hostel

Usandi Aterpetxea

Usandi Aterpetxea is located in the centre of the village of Bolibar, where the Way of Saint James and the Wine and Fish Route pass through. The hostel has pri

Albergue Lekeitio Hostel

The hostel is located in a straight line about 700 metres from the centre of Lekeitio, 400 metres from the bus stop.

In an eminently tourist area, the Leagi Campsite is located on the banks of the river Lea, with Lekeitio as a backdrop. In the heart of the Lea-Artibai region,

Located on the Cantabrian coast (Basque Country), between the fishing villages of Lekeitio (3 km away) and Ondarroa (10 km away). A quiet place, in the middle

Inland route (GR-123)

This route runs between the borders of Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa.

Wine and fish route

Since the Middle Ages, Lekeitio and Ondarroa have been destinations for barter trade routes. This route connected the coast and the interior to barter wine and

Amoroto-Santa Eufemia Route

From Amoroto to the hermitage of Santa Eufemia, we will enjoy a mountainous and greenish landscape adorned with beautiful farmhouses that we will find througho

Urko bidea is a pedestrian path that follows the Urko riverbed from Barinaga to Markina-Xemein, passing through Etxebarria. It is a space dedicated to leisure,

Coastal Route (GR 123)

The GR-123 trail is known as the Tour of Bizkaia. It enters our region through Ispaster and crosses it passing through Lekeitio, Mendexa, Berriatua and Ondarro

Meet this coastal town of Bizkaia by a path. Its route encompasses you in a rural landscape where popular architecture is the main protagonist

Route of the Way of Saint James

The Coastal Way, which runs along the coast of Gipuzkoa to enter the western limits of Bizkaia, is one of the most primitive pilgrimage routes to Compostela. O

Lea Path GR38.3 The wine and fish route

Lea River is short but intense. Its waters begin to flow high on the northern slopes of the Oiz mountain massif in Munitibar. On this route, together with the

COPY Wine and fish route

Since the Middle Ages, Lekeitio and Ondarroa have been destinations for barter trade routes. This route connected the coast and the interior to barter wine and

Kontzeju zaharra

Get to know and learn the basics of daily life in the rural world and the beginnings of the cooperative movement at the interpretation centre.

Santa Catalina Lighthouse

The Santa Catalina lighthouse in Lekeitio is the only lighthouse in the Basque Country that can be visited, making it a unique experience. And as a good sailor

It is located in the marshes of the river Lea, a few metres from its mouth. The old Marierrota mill, was built in the 16th century and demolished in 1980. The

Simon Bolivar Museum

The Errementarikua farmhouse houses the Simón Bolívar Museum, the "Liberator". The museum and in general the whole of Ziortza-Bolibar is a point of interest fo

Antsotegi Tower

The Ansotegi Tower, also known as the Munibetxea Tower, is located in the historic quarter of Markina-Xemein, next to the Antxia Tower.

The Antxia Tower is located in the historic quarter of Markina-Xemein. It is a construction with an approximately quadrangular ground plan and a parallelepiped

Convent and Church of El Carmen

It was founded in 1691. It was the work of Ignacio de Munibe y Axpe, abbot of the Collegiate Church of Ziortza. In 1808 the convent was suppressed and turned i

Municipal Fronton

The first known pelota court in Markina-Xemein dates back to 1702. Today it is located in the arcades in the centre of the village.

Patrokua Palace or Gaytan de Ayala

In the gardens of the house, today the site of the Lea-Artibai education centre, you can visit the monument to Moguel, the work of the sculptor Xiri Andonegi,

Church of Sta. María de Asunción de Xemein and the Cemetery

This is the parish church of Markina-Xemein. At first there must have been a monastery, but the church was built at the end of the 16th century.

Markina-Xemein Historical Hull

Immerse yourself in the narrow streets of the medieval old town. Admire the palaces and Gothic towers

Hermitage of San Miguel de Arretxinaga

The hermitage is located next to the Camino de Santiago, where the rivers Artibai and Urko meet. It is notable for its three giant stones that occupy the whole

Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de la Antigua

The current chapel of La Antigua, the original parish church of Ondarroa, was built at the end of the 15th century, although its existence is documented from m

Itsasaurre Bridge

This is the most recent of all the bridges in Ondarroa. It was designed by the prestigious architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava, which is why it is popula

Old Brotherhood & The Old Bridge

The Old Bridge or Zubi Zaharra and the Old Guild are some of the most charming places in Ondarroa. They are located in the old part of the town.

The Likona tower is one of the few buildings that were saved from the fire set by the French army in 1974.

Popularly known as the Beach Bridge, it was inaugurated on 1 May 1927 under the name of the Alfonso XIII Footbridge. This bridge that takes us to Alameda was b

Chapel of Piety or Aita Eternu

It is located next to the Old Bridge, at what used to be the exit from the town to the lands of Guipuzkoa.

Santa Maria Church

The church of Santa Maria was built on a large rock and stands solemnly in the old part of the town.

The Old Town of Ondarroa

Stroll through the historic quarter of Ondarroa to learn about the history of the town and its relationship with the sea.

Ondarroa fishing port

Visit the most important port in the Bay of Biscay and the fishermen's market to find out how fishing activity is carried out today (fish market, dry dock, mer

Historical Old Town of Lekeitio

The Old Town tells you about its fishing and artisan past through its mansions, churches, towers and convents hidden among its narrow cobbled streets, which le

A group of craft shipyards for the construction and repair of wooden-hulled boats. Its structures, renovated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, have in

Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption

The church of Santa Maria was built on a large rock and stands solemnly in the old part of Lekeitio.

Amoroto Fronton

Today a multitude of events are held on this beautiful pediment. For example, concerts, festivals, verses, dances and particularly sports championships.

Historical Neoclassical Collection At The Plaza

In addition to the church, the most distinguished building in this collection is the Town Hall, a renaissance construction with a beautiful balcony that faces

Hermitage of Santa Eufemia

From Aulesti you can walk to the summit, but if you want to enjoy a shorter walk, you can go by car and continue uphill for 10-15 minutes to the hermitage at t

San Pedro Apóstol Church

The primitive church of San Pedro was founded in the 12th century by powerful local families. Later, in 1588, it was rebuilt acquiring a Renaissance character.

San Lorenzo Hermitage

In the neighbourhood of Asterrika, between farmhouses, we can find the gothic style chapel of San Lorenzo, built in the 15th century and in a very good state o

Magdalena Chapel

This neighbourhood of the same name is located around the 16th century hermitage of La Magdalena. It is likely that there was an earlier building. We came to t

The charming neighbourhood of Asterrika is located on a hill with privileged views of the Cantabrian coastline, crossed by the GR-123 and located between Ondar

Etxepintxu is an 18th century palace-house. In 1780 Domingo de Ybarra ordered the building to be completely renovated and to give it more importance he had som

Hermitage of Santa Marina de Illoro

Hermitage of Santa Marina or "Santamañe" as it is popularly known. Its construction dates back to the fourth or fifth decade of the 16th century, as evidenced

Antsotegi Palace

It was built at the end of the 17th and beginning of the 18th century on top of an earlier building. The house is associated with a mill and a forge.

Ibarguen granary

Located on the road between Etxebarria and Barinaga is this mid-16th century granary. There are around thirty hórreos in Bizkaia, but this is the best preserve

This mill was built in 1729 by Pedro Bernardo Villareal de Berriz, open to the sea winds, its origin comes from the drought that the area suffered during this

Farmhouses and rural architecture

The nucleus of the municipality of Ispaster, Elejalde, can be considered a work of the 19th century, although there is evidence much earlier.

Bengolea Forge and Mill

The complex, located in the Okamika district of Gizaburuaga, is a complex proto-industrial establishment and is probably one of the most interesting in the who

Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Oibar (Gizaburuaga)

Near Bengolea is the hermitage of Nuestra Señora de Oibar. It was rebuilt in 1752 and is in the baroque style.

Ruins of the old hospital

It is on the left side of the Lekeitio-Aulesti road, near the Oleta de Amoroto neighbourhood, on the banks of the River Lea. If you visit the place without hav

Saint Lucia Hermitage

We find it in the Leagi district and it is believed to be from the 16th century. It is a single-nave building with a cross-shaped floor plan that can be seen f

This 18th-century Baroque palace is a beautiful reflection of the battles between the older relatives of Adán de Yarza.

The parish of Andra Mari in Gerrikaitz

Gerrikaitz was given the right or order to build a parish when it was founded. Labayru mentions the year 1402. As decided by the bishop of Kalahorra in January

The village of Bolibar

If something is known about the town of Bolibar, it is for being the cradle of the ancestors of Simon Bolivar, the architect of the Spanish-American emancipati

Zenarruza Monastery

Get to know Cenarruza and its importance on the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela. Experience the spirituality and tranquillity of the place by staying i

The basin of the River Artibai is the most easterly in Bizkaia and runs in a south-northeasterly direction. Practically the entire length of the river has been

Lea river rises in the Oiz mountain and extends to the marshes of the old sea mill called Maria Errota. Along its course it passes through places of low popula

One of the main characteristics of this region is its rugged relief, with very steep slopes, crossed transversally by narrow, deep valleys, through which the L

Beach Arrigorri

Located at the eastern end of the Biscayan coast, bordering Guipúzcoa, Arrigorri beach forms part of a beautiful setting.

Beach Arrigorri

Located at the eastern end of the Biscayan coast, bordering Guipúzcoa, Arrigorri beach forms part of a beautiful setting.

Isuntza beach is located in the town centre itself, next to the port and the town's park, and has numerous walking areas, bars, restaurants and hotels in the s

Archaeological heritage

The Abitxa cave is located in the Ugaran district near Oleta. It is especially located within the Lea-ibilbidea route. A considerable number of caves have been

Ibañez de Aulesti Tower

This tower was rebuilt in 1456 by Pedro Ibañez de Aulestia, the tower that gives its name to the municipality, after it was burnt down with the excuse of havin

Aulestia's park is in Gernika street, a quiet and beautiful place by Lea river. There we can swim, sunbathe, play football, eat at the tables... an ideal place

Aranzibia Tower

After being destroyed in 1443 by the Gamboa de Gipuzkoa, it was rebuilt in its present form by 1500. The notable elements of this building are the twin windows

The reconstruction of this palace was carried out by the architect J.M. Basterra at the beginning of the 20th century. This architect was advised by English an

Ogella beach has the peculiarity of changing its appearance every year, varying the amount of sand on its surface, depending on the currents, tides and weather

It is located next to the marshes of the Lea river, very close to the town centre of Lekeitio.

Historic-Artistic Site of Bengolea

It is a popular style complex from the 18th century, managed by Pedro Bernardo Villareal de Berriz, with innovative hydraulic engineering machinery for its tim

Karraspio Beach

Karraspio is a medium-sized beach with a recreation area, tables and benches as well as bars and a hotel. There is a car park at the entrance. Overlooking the

Leaktibai Adventure

We offer active tourism and adventure sports. Although our base is located in the village of Etxebarria, we organise our activities throughout the Lea Artibai

UR is an Active Tourism services company, specialised in adventure sports and nature activities. It also offers areas of specific training, consultancy, trips

Sustraiak Natura

Active tourism and adventure activities in Lea-Artibai region.

Mendexa Adventure Park

The adventure forest in the trees is located in Mendexa, 4 km from Lekeitio and right on the coast of Bizkaia. Designed for the enjoyment of children and adult

Dzingua Kirol ekintzak

They offer the opportunity to learn how to surf to people of all ages and with different levels of knowledge, in a practical way and at a very affordable price