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 / 43.116; -2.669[1]
Area	5,958 hectares (14,720 acres; 59.58 km2)
Established	1989
Governing body	Regional Council of Bizkaia
Website	urkiola.net

Urkiola Natural Park is a protected area located in the southeastern corner of Biscay and Álava in the northern 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.