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kja Apr 28th, 2015 12:20 AM

Which 2 of these 3: Lekeitio, Getaria, and Hondarribia
 
I am truly struggling with these choices and could use some help! It seems sacrilegious of me to say so, but I expect to be able to visit <b>only two</b> of these three places, only for an hour or two each, and without eating. :-( Which two should I make my highest priorities and why? Thanks (again) in advance.

kimhe Apr 28th, 2015 04:05 AM

Getaria is much smaller than the two others, and should be one of the two. Interesting history as well, Juan Sebastian Elcano, the church etc. http://www.euskoguide.com/places-bas...taria-tourism/

Hondarribia/Fuenterrabia is bigger (pop 16 000) and more tourists than Lekeitio (pop 7 000). Hard to decide.

ribeirasacra Apr 28th, 2015 04:53 AM

***visit only two of these three places, only for an hour or two each, and without eating***
Then visit only one. You will not regret it. Having said that only 2 hours is not going to be sufficient to see and relax in any location.

Robert2533 Apr 28th, 2015 09:01 AM

One cannot visit Hondarribia without having pintxos. It would be a cardinal sin to do otherwise.

HappyTrvlr Apr 28th, 2015 09:51 AM

Hondarribia is quite close to San Sebastián. It has two interesting historical sections to visit plus those
pintos!
We also enjoyed visiting and dining in Getaria

mikelg Apr 28th, 2015 10:39 AM

IMO, Lekeitio is the most beautiful town on the Basque coast. Then Hondarribia, and then Getaria.

kja Apr 28th, 2015 05:48 PM

Once again, MANY thanks, kimhe, ribeirasacra, Robert, HappyTrvlr, and mikelg! Your perspectives will prove invaluable as I work through my options, and obviously, the good news as that I will be fortunate to see even one of these destinations, no matter how briefly!

Perhaps I should have mentioned that I will be spending time in both Bilbao and San Sebastian / Donostia and plan on some memorable meals, and delicious pintxos, in those cities.

Of course, the fact that it would be sinful to skip having sinfully tasty pintxos puts me in a bit of a double-bind … but I suspect I will feel like I’m in heaven no matter what I choose! :-)


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