Butrón Castle
Castillo de Butrón
A fairytale neo-Gothic castle in the forest, rebuilt in the 19th century on a medieval fortress. It is a popular photo spot in Biscay.
Butrón Castle sits in the forest of Gatika. It was originally a medieval tower fortress of the Butrón family. In 1878, architect the Marquis of Cubas rebuilt it in a Romantic neo-Gothic style, complete with towers and battlements that make it look like a fairytale castle. The castle is privately owned, and its interior is rarely open, but you can take photos from the surrounding park trails and from outside. It is about 25 km from Bilbao, so you will need a car. It can be combined with Gaztelugatxe and Bakio on a coastal day trip.
Opening hours
Interior usually closed to visitors; grounds open for viewing
Nearby sights
- Artxanda Funicular
- Algorta Old Port (Puerto Viejo)
- Zubizuri
- Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
- Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
- Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- Itsasmuseum Bilbao