Butron Castle

Butron Castle, information and guided tours.

Butron Castle is one of the most beautiful and important castles in the Basque Country. A fortress located in the town of Gatika, in the Biscayan region of Uribe, which takes us back to the Middle Ages. If you are planning a visit to Butron Castle and want to know all the details, we recommend that you read carefully each of the sections of this article. We are sure that it will be of great help to you. If you have any questions, we recommend that you use the comment system that you will find at the end of these lines, we will try to answer as soon as possible. Butron Castle is located on a small hill, surrounded by centuries-old forests. An idyllic space, which once witnessed some of the most violent battles of Bizkaia. And the fact is that Butron Castle was one of the main protagonists of the wars of the Bizkaia. We must remember that the structure that we contemplate today in the form of a castle, was until the 14th century a tower house. A typical structure in the residences of the great families of that time. In this case, the Butrón family. Are you ready to visit Butron Castle with us?

The Butrón family represented the Oñacinos during the war of sides. Undoubtedly one of the most powerful and feared families of Euskadi. Today we can follow in their footsteps by visiting the castles of Butrón and Muñatones. Did you know that the Castle of Muñatones was built on the tower of Somorrostro taking as a model the one of Butrón?

History of Butron Castle.

The history of this castle began to be written in the 8th century with the construction of the house of the Butrón family. A building constructed in the Anteiglesia of Gatika by Captain Gaminiz that in the 11th century was transformed into a medieval tower. Later, in the 14th century this tower was transformed into a castle. After the struggles between sides, the castle was abandoned until it was in a state of ruin. In the 19th century, its medieval aspect was altered to convert this structure to assimilate it to the castles of Bavaria.

Excursion to Butron Castle.

We organize excursions for all groups that want to know the Butron Castle and other nearby areas. Although our proposal is to visit the Butron Castle and San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, we must point out that this excursion can be customized according to the needs and budget of each group. If you are planning a trip to Bizkaia, we recommend that you contact us to help you organize a beautiful experience in Euskadi. We will arrange transportation, tickets, food and any other necessary services.

Visit the Butron Castle.

Guided tours of Butron Castle have been temporarily suspended, we will let you know in case they become active again. If you want to visit the castle, you should know that today we can enjoy both its exterior and its interior. And the fact is that, during the restoration works of the Butron Castle, visits are made for limited groups imitating the system of open visits for works that was established during the works of the old cathedral of Vitoria Gasteiz. That said, we must point out that it is essential to book in advance to visit the Castle of Butron. If you want to visit the Castle of Butron in a group, you should know that it is necessary to divide the group, since each visit admits a maximum of 10 people. Two visits are offered throughout the day at 11:00 and 16:00. The price per person is 12€ and the tour will be adapted to the evolution of the works. In any case, the visit lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Unfortunately, this visit does not allow access to people with reduced mobility and children (under 16 years old).

Recommendations for visiting Butron Castle.

Visits are very limited, which is why you may not be able to get a ticket to visit the inside of the castle. In that case, remember that there is the possibility of visiting only the exterior of the castle. We leave you some recommendations. Indications that we are sure will help you to plan your trip to the Castle of Butron.

Video of Butron Castle.

As usual in all our articles, we have created a short video about Butron Castle to show you as real as possible what awaits you in this corner of Euskadi. In case you like this kind of videos we recommend you to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you can discover all the experiences and places we recommend in Euskal Herria, we are waiting for you!

How to get to Butron Castle.

This castle is located in the town of Gatika, about 20 minutes from the center of Bilbao, a location that can be reached both by public and private transport. It can even be reached on foot from the neighboring town of Plentzia. For taste the colors. In any case, we leave you a small summary of the options we currently have:

Frequently Asked Questions.

There are many questions that we receive about Butron Castle, among them, the most common are usually those related to the guided tour and access. Here are the most frequently asked questions in case they are helpful.

Where to park.

Before crossing the bridge over the Butrón river, on the right and left hand side, there is a small parking lot where we can park our vehicles completely free of charge. Normally there is usually no problem, but if you plan to visit the Castillo de Butrón in high season, we recommend you to come in advance to avoid problems.

Route from Plentzia.

The surroundings of Butron Castle allow us to enjoy a thousand and one routes. Among all of them, we recommend the route from the neighboring town of Plentzia. A nice, pleasant and simple route, which takes us up the Butron estuary in search of this spectacular castle. If you are interested in this route, we encourage you to read our article on the route from Plentzia to Butron Castle.

Other castles in Bizkaia.

Butron Castle is not the only castle in Bizkaia, there are great fortresses such as Muñatones Castle or Arteaga Castle. Impressive structures that we are sure you will like.

Equestrian Club.

Near the castle, about 10 minutes walking, we find the Club Hípico Castillo de Butrón, an establishment that encourages horse lovers to enjoy this area of Euskadi in an original and different way since 2006. In addition to the 4 hectares that this equestrian club has, we must take into account that its location at the foot of Mount Ganzuri allows us to get into nature in a pleasant and simple way.

What to see near Butron Castle.

In the vicinity of the Castillo de Butrón there are dozens of places to see and enjoy. Places that we recommend you to visit with your eyes closed. Here are some of the most important spaces, we hope you like them and help you plan your trip.

What to do near Butron Castle.

In our reservation center we offer you a wide range of experiences to enjoy Euskadi in style. Activities by land, sea and air that we are sure you will love. Here are some of the most popular activities:

Butron Castle is one of our greatest architectural jewels. A historical building that we encourage you to visit in every trip to Euskadi. In case you have any questions, we recommend you to use the comments system below these lines to let us know. We will try to respond as soon as possible. Ondo pasa!