Spanish Castles

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Biscay
· City/Town: Getxo
· Address: Muelle de Ereaga, 4, 48992

Situated in Getxo, this boutique hotel is located next to the beach and a 20-minute drive from the main cultural spots in Bilbao, such as the Guggenheim Museum. Rooms at the High Tech Tamarises, renovated in 2008, are designed in an avant-garde style and boast fantastic sea views from their own private terraces. All rooms come equipped with laptop computers with free Wi-Fi internet access, as well as adaptable docking stations for iPods and iPhones. Bathrooms feature hydromassage showers. The hotel has an excellent restaurant serving traditional Basque cuisine. Business meetings or conferences can be organised here in the event halls overlooking the sea. The town of Getxo boasts 10 km of stunning coastline and picturesque surrounding countryside with forests and rolling hills. It is also a great destination for outdoor pursuits.

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Biscay
· City/Town: Getxo- Las Arenas
· Address: Avenida Zugazarte, 51, 48930

This glamorous hotel, a vision of beauty on the elegant Paseo Zugazarte, evokes the grace of a French chateau. Guest rooms have flat screen TV with liquid-crystal display, terraces facing the water and 1920’s inspired décor.

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Biscay
· City/Town: Ibarrangelu
· Address: Bº Gametxo S/N, 48311

Situated on a hill between the beaches of Laida and Laga, Gametxo offers a stunning views of the sea. Located within the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, which is a designated World Heritage Area. The Hotel is divided into 2 buildings of traditional Basque architectural style. The ample, 12000m² exterior of the hotel has garden areas with sun loungers, tables and chairs (in summer), a children’s play area, a car park and an area of native woodland with marvellous views of the surroundings.

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Biscay
· City/Town: Lekeitio
· Address: Avenida Santa Elena, S/N, 48280

The hotel is situated on the shores of the Bay of Biscay, in the incomparable setting of the fishing town of Lekeitio. With many of the rooms boasting sea views, a cafe with a large terrace overlooking the beach, a restaurant serving fresh seafood and a Thalasso area, the hotel is a lovely setting for a relaxing holiday. Leikitio is a small Basque summer seaside town, with 3 lovely beaches and an attractive harbour, as well as a great selection of bars and restaurants.

· Category: Hotel
· Province: Biscay
· City/Town: Lekeitio
· Address: Playa Karraspio S/N, 48280

On the beachfront at Karraspio, this hotel affords beautiful views of the sea and is near the centre of Lekeitio. Hotel Metrokua has light, double rooms, all equipped with a double bed and directly accessible from the terrace. The hotel boasts some very special spots, including the solarium terrace with spectacular views and ideal for relaxation. The lounge has a fireplace and comfortable sofas that also incite relaxation. In the seafaring atmosphere of the bar-cafeteria you will be able to sample the delicious tapas on offer. From here, you also have views of the beach, and at the rear of the house the beautiful gardens must not be forgotten. Accommodation that creates tranquillity, intended as much for those wanting to visit the Costa Vasca, as those who stay for professional reasons.