Gorbeia Natural Park
The Gorbeia Natural Park (Basque: Gorbeiako natura parkea, Spanish: Parque natural del Gorbeia) is the largest in the Basque Country, Spain. The park is located in the municipalities of Orozko, Zeberio and Zeanuri in Biscay and Zigoitia, Zuia and Urkabustaiz in Álava. With a surface area of 200 km2 (77 sq mi), it covers the Gorbeia massif, which is the highest summit in Álava and Biscay. The park was established by decree of the Basque Government in 1994.
| Gorbeia Natural Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
The fields of Arraba, with Lekanda in the background | |
Location within the Basque Country | |
| Location | Álava and Biscay, Basque Country, Spain |
| Coordinates | 43.035°N 2.817°W |
| Area | 200.16 km2 (77.28 sq mi) |
| Established | 21 June 1994 |
Natura 2000 site (SAC) | |
| Official name | Gorbeia |
| Designated | May 2016 |
| Reference no. | ES2110009 |
| Area | 202.26 km2 (78.09 sq mi) |
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