HLEK1, Lekeitio, North Spain
A short walk from the beach and harbour in the archetypal Basque fishing port of Lekeitio this delightful 3-star hotel is housed in a 17th century building and offers lovely views to the lush green countryside. Inside the hotel has a rustic style and is full of period details such as wooden beams and rafters, wrought iron lamps, cosy fireplaces and terracotta floors which create an authentic, homely atmosphere. The 23 bedrooms are spacious yet cosy with a country-style d?cor in keeping with the rest of the house whilst offering all the creature comforts including en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TV and WiFi. Superior rooms offer a balcony or sitting room and some have 4-poster or canopy beds. Family rooms have pull-out beds in the lounges, and the suite has a jacuzzi bathtub. The hotel also offers a 'gourmet' bistrot and a delightful terrace giving on to the garden as well as a seasonal outdoor pool. For cooler months there's a comfy lounge with an inviting fireplace.
23 bedrooms comprising of 10 double rooms, 11 deluxe rooms, one family room and one junior suite. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms with amenities and hairdryer, free wifi, safe deposit box, and TV. One room is prepared for guests with limited mobility and some of the rooms can accept small pets.
24 hour reception Free parking Bar-Cafeteria Garden terrace Bike friendly (storage and repair services available) Small pets are welcome (please consult) Outdoor pool (seasonal) Computer for clients use
Breakfast is served either in the dining area or on the terrace and includes a selection of freshly made breads, jams, croissants, cakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, coffees, fresh orange juice, etc. In the evening the Bistro Bar offers a small menu of selected dishes with the best local products: a salad with their own tomatoes, anchovies from local ports, etc. There are plenty of options for eating out nearby, particularly in the summer months.
With its fine beaches, fishy restaurants by the harbour and colourful tuna boats bobbing at anchor, Lekeitio is possibly the most picturesque of all the Basque fishing ports. Set half way between Bilbao and San Sebastian (just over an hour’s drive from either) it’s out-of-the-way position has helped to protect it from over-modernisation and to maintain its traditional Basque way of life. That said the town has had some share of tourism due to its wonderful beaches, authentic gastronomy and the popular thalassotherapy spa near the harbour and there’s always plenty going on throughout the summer months. Although a little off the beaten track a short drive west will take you to Gernika,and the spectacular Nature Reserve of Urdaibai with the pretty town of Mundaka at the mouth of the estuary. Head east and you can pick your way along he coast through fishing villages to Zumaia, with it’s awesome rock formations, and Getaria (birthplace of Elcano, the first man to circumnavigate the globe – and no, it wasn’t Magellan) and on to San Sebastian.
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