The Basque Country is known for its green landscapes and rugged coastline. Urkiola Natural Park features limestone peaks, deep valleys, and rich forests ideal for hiking and wildlife watching. Gorbeia Natural Park, the largest in the region, includes diverse ecosystems, from oak and beech forests to grasslands, supporting deer, wild boar, and many bird species. These parks offer visitors a blend of outdoor adventure, scenic beauty, and cultural heritage.
Region: País Vasco Province: Guipuscoa Declared a Natural Park: 1994 Park surface area: 10,596 hectares Towns and villages: Abaltzisketa, Amezketa, Ataun, Zaldibia and Bedaio Points of interest The Sierra de Aralar Natural Park is known for its beech forests that were pollarded in the past and used to make charcoal. It is a place of … Read more
Region: País Vasco Province: Gipuzkoa Declared a Natural Park: Park surface area: 6,913 hectares Towns and villages: Donostia / San Sebastián, Oyarzun , Irún and (Lesaca in Aragón) Points of interest The Peñas de Aya Natural Park (Aiako Harria in Basque) includes part of the Bajo Bidasoa, Oiartzualdea and Donostialdea regions and In addition to … Read more
Region: País Vasco Province: Guipuzcoa Declared a Natural Park: 1998 Park surface area: 2,910 hectares Towns and villages: Aya, Zarauz, Cestona, Orio Points of interest The relatively small protected area of the Pagoeta Natural park is formed by two estates, Pagoeta and Altzola which belong to the Provincial Council of Guipúzcoa. The objective was to … Read more
Region: País Vasco Province: Álava and Guipúzcoa Declared a Natural Park: 2006 Park surface area: 15,919 hectares Towns and villages: Aspárrena, Zalduondo, San Millán y Barrundia (Álava). Salinas de Léniz, Eskoriaza, Aretxabaleta, Oñati, Legazpia, Zerain y Zegama (Guipúzcoa) Points of interest At almost 16,000 hectares, the Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park (Parque natural de Aizkorri-Aratz) is the … Read more