Lea Trail GR38.3 Wine and Fish Route
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...
Street atmosphere
María Díaz de Haro gave Lekeitio its founding charter in 1325, and it became a town.
The first remains were found in the Lumentza cave. This, together with those of Santimamiñe, is the most important site dating from the Upper Palaeolithic period before Romanisation.
In the Middle Ages, for defensive and socio-economic reasons, it was surrounded by a wall, which can still be seen today in several places, such as Pascual Abaroa and Bergara streets...
Lekeitio has always been linked to the sea. It has been the source and destination of fishermen, adventurers and sailors. Men and women have worked at sea and to this day these trades have been transferred and can be visited in the Interpretation Centre of Navigation techniques with visits to the Santa Catalina lighthouse.
Other interesting places to visit are the Sosoaga wine press and the Marierrota tidal mill.
Relaxation area: The Santa Catalina Lighthouse
Today it has been converted into an interpretation centre and can be visited during long opening hours. There we can learn and experience a lot about the sea and fishing. And we can also enjoy the spectacular views from the terrace of the bar, and have a good time. The sunsets there are beautiful.
Lekeitio Tourism Website
Lekeitio Town Hall website
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...