Lekeitio is a region in the Basque Country, situated at the mouth of the Lea River where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal area features a diverse landscape, combining golden-sand beaches with the dramatic Santa Catalina cliffs and the nearby Otoio and Lumentza Mountains. The unique geography of Lekeitio, including San Nicolás Island which is accessible by foot at low tide, provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and more.
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Routes
4.4
(103)
Average rating
1402
People visited

5.0
(1)
32
riders
31.6km
02:33
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
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195
riders
43.2km
02:57
740m
740m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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147
riders
27.4km
01:57
540m
540m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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46
riders
57.8km
03:49
840m
840m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(34)
157
riders
52.5km
02:36
820m
820m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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89
riders
53.6km
02:31
680m
680m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

23
riders
84.7km
04:22
1,490m
1,490m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

27
riders
94.2km
04:40
1,480m
1,480m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
(14)
49
hikers
12.1km
03:47
420m
420m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.3
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32
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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17
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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11
hikers
4.17km
01:20
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
32
riders
30.5km
02:46
800m
800m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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25
riders
37.3km
03:24
1,080m
1,070m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

10
riders
43.7km
03:44
940m
940m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
37.4km
03:16
880m
880m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
runners
15.7km
02:14
730m
730m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

3.0
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28
runners
10.8km
01:27
410m
420m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
20
runners
11.3km
01:16
290m
290m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
runners
9.39km
01:23
430m
430m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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Lekeitio offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features over 100 routes for these sports. More than 5,000 visitors have explored these routes.
Lekeitio's routes have been explored by more than 5,000 visitors on komoot. These routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.36 out of 5 stars from over 200 ratings.
Lekeitio features 31 hiking routes. Popular options include the 'Lekeito's charming old streets – Mirador de Ogella loop,' which is approximately 7.5 miles (12.1 km) long. The Hiking around Lekeitio guide provides more details.
Lekeitio offers 11 touring cycling routes. These routes often provide coastal views and pass through varied landscapes, such as the 'Wine and Fish Route: Lekeitio Loop.' The Cycling around Lekeitio guide details many of these options.
There are 12 road cycling routes available in Lekeitio. The coastal road between Ondarroa and Lekeitio is particularly scenic for road cyclists. For more information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Lekeitio guide.
Lekeitio offers 16 mountain biking trails. These routes traverse varied terrain, including forest areas and elevated sections. The MTB Trails around Lekeitio guide provides further details on these options.
Lekeitio is situated at the mouth of the Lea River, featuring two main golden-sand beaches, Isuntza and Karraspio. San Nicolás Island (Garraitz) is accessible by foot at low tide via a sandy path. The area also includes the Otoio and Lumentza Mountains and the Santa Catalina cliffs.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Lekeitio. These include Cycling around Lekeitio, Hiking around Lekeitio, and Gravel biking around Lekeitio, among others.
The official website for Lekeitio tourism is https://lekeitioturismo.eus/. This resource provides additional information about the region and its offerings.
Lekeitio tourism can be contacted by phone at +34 946 844 017. This number connects to the local tourism office for inquiries.
Lekeitio offers 32 jogging routes. These paths often follow coastal areas and beaches, providing varied terrain for runners. The Running Trails around Lekeitio guide lists available options.
The 'Isuntza Beach – Lekeito's charming harbor loop' is a moderate trail approximately 4.7 miles (7.5 km) in length. It offers views of the coastline and the town's picturesque harbor.

