A natural park that's popular for hiking, picnicking and rock climbing. There are numerous hiking trails, including one to the summit of Mt Anboto (1331m) – the six-hour return hike includes a dramatic ascent to the summit, an experience that will send shivers down the spine of anyone with vertigo.
Parque Natural de Urkiola
Biscay Province
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Designed by Juan Bautista de Oureta and Miguel de Maruri in 1800, this neoclassical fountain is located at a natural spring where market animals used to…