Lea Trail GR38.3 Wine and Fish Route
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
After the crisis of the 14th century, the lineages began to fight against each other to gain control of economic activities, and so they built their fortified dwellings – the towers. Also in the case of the Bengolea family, the mill and the forge were created as a symbol of economic power, the hermitage as a religious symbol and the tower as a symbol of control and protection.
It is a popular style complex from the 18th century, managed by Pedro Bernardo Villareal de Berriz, with innovative hydraulic engineering machinery for its time.
Crossing the bridge from the forge, we find the Lea path and continuing to the right we find the tower, from the 16th century and with the Bengolea family coat of arms on its facade.
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
Aulestia Park
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
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
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
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.
Marierrota
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
Lekeitio
This historic place offers Palaeolithic remains, medieval walls and a strong connection with the sea. Of particular note are the centre for the interpretatio...