Mendexa
Mendexa
Mendexa
Mendexa
Landa giroko herri sendoa bada ere, kostaldean dago, Karraspio hondartza ederraren ondoan. Herrigunea muino batean dago, bisitariei aire freskoaz gozatzera eta lasaitzera gonbidatzen dituen paraje ikusgarri batean.
Esan bezala, Mendexa baserri giroko herria da erabat, eta bere historia Erdi Aroraino luzatzen denez, ez da harritzekoa baserri tradizionala, landa arkitekturaren ezaugarri definitzailea, elementu interesgarria izatea bai bere historian bai etnografian. Likona auzoan dago udalerriko baserririk zaharrena, XVI. mende hasierakoa. San Inazio Loiolakoaren amonaren antzinako etxea zen.
Bizkaiko landa gurutze ugariz zipriztinduta dago, elizen eta herrien historiaren parte direnak. Bidegurutzean edo auzoetan kokatuta, nahitaezko geldialdiak ziren prozesioetan “. Hileta egunean, hilkutxa baserritik elizara eramaten zuten bitartean, prozesioa gurutze horien aurrean gelditzen zen hildakoaren alde otoitz egiteko.
Askotan erregu-lekuak ziren, eta inor ez zen haien ondotik pasatzen txanoa erantzi eta otoitz egin gabe: Aitagurbat “. Mendexak halako bost gurutze ditu oraindik bere ibilbidean.
Itsasertzean ere eragina dute Marierrotak eta Lea Naturbideko paduretan dauden ontziolek, egurrezko ontziak eraiki eta eskuz konpondu baitzituzten.
What to do / see
Ruins of the old hospital
It is on the left side of the Lekeitio-Aulesti road, near the Oleta de Amoroto neighbourhood, on the banks of the River Lea. If you visit the place without having previous references to the building, you may be surprised, as it is half in ruins.
Read moreSaint Lucia Hermitage
We find it in the Leagi district and it is believed to be from the 16th century. It is a single-nave building with a cross-shaped floor plan that can be seen from the outside.
Read moreKarraspio Beach
Karraspio is a medium-sized beach with a recreation area, tables and benches as well as bars and a hotel. There is a car park at the entrance. Overlooking the island of St. Nicholas. Karraspio offers visitors the possibility of numerous sporting activities such as surfing, volleyball and sailing.
Read moreMarierrota
It is located in the marshes of the river Lea, a few metres from its mouth. The old Marierrota mill, was built in the 16th century and demolished in 1980. The mill has now been restored and contains an interpretation centre inside.
Read moreSt. Peter Church
It is located in the Zelaia neighbourhood, at the top of the hill, next to the pelota court and opposite the town hall.
Read moreBasque dances
The Lea-Artibai region is a clear example that dance is part of the idiosyncrasy and spirit of the people: its small geographical area has at least five different dances, which are totally local.
Sleep
Camping Endai
Located on the Cantabrian coast (Basque Country), between the fishing villages of Lekeitio (3 km away) and Ondarroa (10 km away). A quiet place, in the middle of the mountains and by the sea.
Endai
This pension has also a camping service. Located on the Cantabrian coast (Basque Country), between the fishing villages of Lekeitio (3km away) and Ondarroa (10km away). A quiet place, in the middle of the mountain and next to the sea.
Garazar
Beautiful rural hotel, with a small swimming pool located in a beautiful garden overlooking the Bay of Biscay.
Itxas Ertz
It is located facing the sea, between two hills and is surrounded by mountains and beaches. It offers unparalleled opportunity to enjoy nature and to practice sport.