Ea, a very surprising little village!

Welcome to Ea, a charming, long village, which then reveals a remarkable natural heritage : a beach like a lagoon, with little depth, ideal for families with young children. The Ea ria awaits you for a day of relaxation and play ! Here we go ?

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The village of Ea, a small fishing village

Protected by its ria (or aber as the Bretons say), a long bay which goes straight into the land, Ea is a truly picturesque village, which mainly consists of a single street !

To visit Ea, park at the large car park on the outskirts of town. What is very surprising is that the road that takes us there seems mountainous. We park between the hills and the small village seems really lost in the middle of the vegetation. Suddenly, as we move forward following the Ea Erreka river , we see people in swimsuits and flip-flops in their hands ?! Impossible to imagine that there is a beach waiting for us at the end of Kai (street) Kalea !

Ea is nestled in the hollow of a creek and that is what makes it special. The environment is special, a cinema set ! Appreciate the small stone bridges, the murals, the beautifully decorated balconies highlighting the colorful facades. The site is full of life in summer, families play in the water, teenagers will lounge on the hot stones and try to jump into the water while doing tricks. A catering point allows you to treat yourself to an ice cream or another snack.

Things to do around Ea

• 50km from Bilbao, in Biscay, Ea is an exotic getaway.
• About ten kilometers away, visit Lekeitio and its fishing port.
• 3 unmissable places in the Urdabai Biosphere Reserve to discover!

We wish you a good holiday in Biscay!

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