Holiday apartment in Butroi: Castillo de Butrón and routes along the Ría

Butroi appeals to travellers who want to combine culture, landscapes and active experiences in a single stay. Castillo de Butrón is the main attraction; along the Butrón River and the Ría, there are also various ways to experience the area on foot or on the water. When choosing a holiday apartment in Butroi, it is therefore particularly relevant whether you want your holiday to be shaped by architectural history, walking routes or a trip on the water.

Castillo de Butrón: architecture and origins

The present-day Castillo de Butrón emerged from a restoration commissioned in 1879 by its owner at the time, the Marqués de Torrecilla, from the architect Marqués de Cubas. The building has four towers and seven storeys and displays a variety of decorative motifs. Originally, Castillo de Butrón was a tower house. Castillo de Butrón forms part of the medieval route through Uribe.

The character of the castle grounds also includes the park surrounding Castillo de Butrón. It contains numerous exotic and native species.

Routes along the Butrón River and the Ría

The routes also give Butroi a distinctive profile. The GR 280 route runs through the Butrón River basin between Fruiz and Plentzia, passes through the municipality of Gatika and offers the opportunity to experience the special surroundings of Castillo de Butrón along the way. In this way, the route connects the river landscape, municipalities and castle in a longer journey through the countryside.

The short “The castle on the river Butrón” route runs between Gatika and Plentzia and is 7.7 km long. In addition, a six-kilometre path along the Ría from Castillo de Butrón in Gatika to the mouth near Plentzia forms part of the GR 280 Uribe and is also suitable for canoeing. The 7.7 kilometres can be planned as a separate day section. The different lengths make it easier to compare options when you want to divide your time between walking, experiencing the landscape and water-based activities.

Water, routes and a horseback ride

The Club Hipico Castillo de Butrón offers another perspective: it offers a one-hour horseback ride through the grounds surrounding Castillo de Butrón. During the ride, you can see the famous fan of Plentzia.

Holiday apartments in Butroi based on travel interests

The culinary connection is also part of Butroi’s character: Butroi Upategia is associated with the designation of origin Bizkaiko Txakolina. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday house in Butroi, you can therefore determine the focus of your stay: cultural impressions at Castillo de Butrón, routes between Gatika and Plentzia, a canoe trip along the Ría or the one-hour horseback ride. The different themes and distances help you categorise the right type of accommodation for your own travel plans.

More destinations for orientation

For further orientation, Elexalde, Igorre, Morga, Orduña, Mallabia, Gernika, Güeñes and Balmaseda are also available.

For the higher-level travel overview: Bizkaia.