Lekeitio Spain

Day 29, Tuesday 2 June 2026

It was time to head to the coast, so today, we drove from our quiet sleepy spot in Artszngiega, 87km straight to LEKEITIO.

 The weather was misty and rainy for most of the way. 

We scooted around Balboa with not too much traffic and took the backroad via some pretty villages to the seaside port town of Lekeitio and our 3rd time here(2014 & 2022). When we arrived at 10:30am there were many spots available at the dedicated motorhome parking area. We chose our spot, waited until the rain had cleared and then ventured to the port area. 

This old fishing village stands on the mouth of the river Lea and has two wonderful beaches that look out onto the island of San Nicolás, which can be reached on foot at low tide. There are examples of traditional Basque architecture are Gothic gems such as the Basilica of La Asunción de Santa María with its flying buttresses. In the surrounding streets are the elegant mansions of the old Basque aristocracy.

It hasn’t changed much

How many ships have moored here throughout the years

We had a look at a few restaurants but ended up at the same place we went to last time, Norai, and we were not disappointed. The fried squid was so fresh and with a couple of local beers it was perfect while we waited for the showers to pass.

Then after a stroll we returned for lunch. We bypassed the seafood and chose the dish called Kachopo for 2 people. It’s essentially a ‘cordon bleu’ - thinly sliced veal with Iberian ham and cheese wrapped in breadcrumbs… with a side of little peppers and some chips… delicious.

Feeling very satisfied we wondered back to Bluey beating the next rain shower for a siesta.

87km today