Visit Ekoetxea Urdaibai, the Reserve's Environmental Centre

Ekoetxea Urdaibai is an environmental centre located in the Casa Torre Madariaga, a building dating back to before the 15th century, in the heart of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve in Busturia. The centre focuses on raising awareness of biodiversity in one of the richest ecosystems in the Basque Country, through exhibitions and educational activities that bring visitors closer to the biological diversity of the area. The visit is self-guided, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace. The combination of a distinctive historic building and an environmental education offer gives this stop a double value: heritage and nature. Within a route through Urdaibai, Ekoetxea serves as an orientation point for understanding the territory before venturing into it. A useful stop for anyone who wants to grasp what makes the reserve so significant before exploring it firsthand.