The Top 8 Castles in Biscay
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 8
beautiful castles to choose from in Biscay. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Biscay. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 20, 2025
Arteaga Castle
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Its history of mills and ironworks becomes glamorous when Napoleon III builds a castle for his wife Eugenia de Montijo, next to the marsh. The castle is, together with the …
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Butrón Castle
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In my opinion, together with Gautegiz de Arteaga, they are the two most important castles in Bizkaia
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Oxirando Tower
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The Oxirando Tower is located on Calle Oxirando 1 in the town of Sandamendi, belonging to the municipality of Gordexola, on an important medieval road that connects Artziniega with Bilbao. …
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Zamudio
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Zamudio was an important communication hub, since it was at the crossroads of the roads that linked Bilbao with other towns such as Bermeo, Mungia, Plentzia and Larrabezúa.
In the …
In the …
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Fuerte de la Galea
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In these areas there are these and other ruins of the war.
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Aranguren Tower
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The Aranguren tower house is located in the municipality of Orozco (Barrio de Aranguren), province of Vizcaya, Basque Country. The tower stands on the banks of the Arnauri River, next …
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La Quadra Tower
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This 15th-century tower was an important part of local warfare during the Middle Ages.
It is almost 20 meters high and has an inner wall.
It is almost 20 meters high and has an inner wall.
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Punta Galea Castle Ruins
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The ruins are located on a cliff above the sea.
The fortress was built in the 18th century to defend El Abra Bay.
The fortress was built on the site …
The fortress was built in the 18th century to defend El Abra Bay.
The fortress was built on the site …
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