バラカルドの洞窟・トップ5

Definitely a highlight, but unfortunately, the castle was covered in scaffolding when I visited. The castle dates back to the Middle Ages but was later almost completely rebuilt.

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 of an old 16th-century watchtower. The tower was rebuilt as a lighthouse in the 1940s. The fortress contained warehouses and barracks for the troops.

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. The tower has three floors: the ground floor served as a stable, storage room, and occasionally a prison, while the first floor housed the main residence. A pointed-arch window bearing the coats of arms of the Salcedo and Zamudio families is a striking feature. The Torre de La Quadra is privately owned.

Cool castle, graceful as it stands there. By the way, a really beautiful hiking area.

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 fourteenth century, the Zamudio lineage was one of the most powerful in Biscay and was in constant conflict with its enemies, the house of Butrón.

This medieval castle is one of the most beautiful in Biscay. It is located in a beautiful setting, on a hill and on top of some rocks, and is surrounded by a century-old forest.

Impressive medieval castle located in the municipality of Gatika. It is located on a hill surrounded by nature, which gives it a magical and mysterious atmosphere. Currently, the castle can be visited to learn about its history and enjoy the panoramic views from the top of its tower.

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. The complex is made up of a late-Gothic medieval tower from the 15th century and a Renaissance palace attached to it in the last quarter of the 16th century.