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The ground behind you: what the walk into Lezama crosses, and where it could have been broken.
Tomorrow from Lezama
Nothing says you have to stop here, or there. These are simply the towns within a comfortable day's walk, so you can decide tonight.
| Town | km from here | Shared | Private | The walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zamudio | 2.5 | — No | ✓ Yes | |
| Bilbao | 10.4 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Lezama to Bilbao |
| Barakaldo | 23.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Lezama to Barakaldo |
| Portugalete | 29.5 | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | The walk from Lezama to Portugalete |
Lezama is the last village before the sprawl of Bilbao begins. It's also where Athletic Club de Bilbao — one of the most distinctive football clubs in the world, famously fielding only Basque players — has its training ground. The connection runs deep; in the Basque Country, Athletic is not a football club so much as an institution.
The village has rail access to Bilbao, making it a possible stop for those who want to ride into the city and save their legs for the walking on the other side. Basic services are available.
The camino keeps to the main road, passing straight through Lezama. It goes straight through two large roundabouts and turns left at the third to pass underneath the railway lines. After doing so it arrives at another roundabout, on the right-hand side is a trail that will take you under the AP-8. The route ahead climbs over the hillside, affording panoramic views of Bilbao. The way into Bilbao is well marked, and you enter the historic center via the Barrio Santa Cruz.
29. August 2026 - 15:12
Great place to stay before Bilbao
Comfortable and donation based so friendly the owner !!
Larrabetzu walk to lezama endless(not bad but just forward paved tarmac haha) bring plenty of water and stop in larra to supermarket or cafe well worth it also tobacco shop there beside cafe 😎
20. August 2025 - 15:49
We were unable to find a place to eat. Restaurants said closed for vacation. Do is it the time of year? If so, eat before you arrive here. Or like us, thank God we brought Trailmix!
4. August 2025 - 19:57
Echoing other comment - the red line as shown on this map is the official Camino.
5. June 2023 - 21:17
Bar Enaitz near the albergue. Best omelette and tomato salad. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Definitely worth a visit!
13. May 2019 - 16:10
The signs now show straight ahead, the path that is red on the map. It is easy to find the old one though, and worth it. You will pass through a little woodland instead of just sidewalks. and cross an ancient beautiful bridge on the way.
Esta entidad ha sido beneficiaria de una ayuda del Programa de incentivos a la movilidad eficiente y sostenible (MOVES III), gestionado por la Xunta de Galicia a través del Instituto Enerxético de Galicia (INEGA) en el marco del Real Decreto 266/2021, y cofinanciada por la Unión Europea — NextGenerationEU, dentro del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.
