Urkiola Natural Park
| Urkiola Natural Park | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Urkiola, Untzillaitz, aitz Txiki and Alluitz | |
Location of the park within the Basque Country | |
| Location | Álava, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain |
| Nearest city | Abadiño |
| Coordinates | 43°06′58″N 2°40′08″W / 43.116°N 2.669°W |
| Area | 5,958 hectares (14,720 acres; 59.58 km2) |
| Established | 1989 |
| Governing body | Regional Council of Bizkaia |
| Website | urkiola |
Urkiola Natural Park is a protected area located in the southeastern corner of Biscay and in the North of Álava in the autonomous community of the Basque Country, Spain. It is a protected area of 5,958 hectares (14,720 acres).
It was declared a Natural Park on 29 December 1989.
The Park's highest mountain summit is Anboto at 1,337 metres (4,386 ft). This mountain has a strong mythological significance. Is the main dwelling of Mari, a figure of Basque mythology. Urkiola Natural Park and Gorbea Natural Park form an important environmental unit. Landscape features and easy access have been fundamental to leisure and sports use.