Famous Castles of Vizcaya

10 historic castles and fortresses.

• Butrón Castle — A fairytale Neo-Gothic castle rebuilt in the 19th century over a medieval tower-house. Set in a lush green valley, it l…
• Arteaga Castle — Rebuilt by Empress Eugénie de Montijo in the 19th century, Arteaga Castle stands in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. It…
• Muñatones Castle — The ruins of a medieval castle in Muskiz that was the seat of the Salazar family, major players in the bloody Basque ci…
• Balmaseda Castle — Overlooking the oldest town in Bizkaia, Balmaseda Castle and its medieval bridge form a picturesque ensemble. The town'…
• Zubialde Tower — A medieval tower-house typical of the Basque Country's unique tradition of fortified noble residences. These towers wer…
• Torre de Loizaga — A restored medieval tower that now houses one of Europe's finest collections of Rolls-Royce automobiles—an unexpected f…
• Salazar Tower — The ancestral tower of the Salazar family, one of the most powerful clans in medieval Bizkaia. Their feuds with rival f…
• Martiartu Tower — A medieval tower-house in Erandio that has been restored as a cultural center. It represents the typical fortified nobl…
• Montalbán Tower — A defensive tower in the Nervión valley that formed part of the chain of fortifications protecting the iron-mining regi…
• Villela Tower — A medieval noble tower near Bilbao representing the unique Basque architectural tradition of fortified family homes bui…