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rat race by its location down a long, windy little road, it's a backwater fishing village the
rest of the year.
Sights here are humble, though the 15th-century St. Mary's Parish Church is a
good example of Basque Gothic, with an impressive altarpiece (Mon-Sat 8:00-12:00 &
17:00-19:30, Sun 9:00-12:30). The town's back lanes are reminiscent of old days when
fishing was the only industry. Fisherwomen sell their husbands' catches each morning
from about 10:30 along the port. The golden crescent beach is as inviting as the sandbar,
which—at low tide—challenges you to join the seagulls out on San Nicolás Island.
The best beach in the area for surfers and sun-lovers is Playas Laga (follow signs off
the road from Bilbao to Lekeitio). Relatively uncrowded, it's popular with body-boarders.
Getting There: Buses connect Lekeitio with Bilbao (hourly, 1.25 hours; same bus
stops at Guernica, 40 minutes) and San Sebastián (4/day Mon-Fri, 2/day Sat-Sun, 1.25
hours). But this destination is most logical for those with a car. Drivers can park most eas-
ily in the lot near the bus station. Exit the station left, walk along the road, then take the
first right (down the steep, cobbled street) to reach the harbor. There is no luggage storage
in town.
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