The ruins of the Fort of Askorriaga from the 18th century are located at the tip of Uztrikotze
They were built in the best location at the time to guard the entrance to Gorliz Bay since it was not uncommon to see English ships sailing through the area.
The situation was very good to see the ships from several kilometers away and even, when they were close enough, to shoot them with the cannons.
Advances in armaments have made the fort’s guns obsolete and the building has deteriorated to this day.
If we sit on the wall of the fort, looking west we have a view that can reach Cape Ajo in Santander and of course the Abra.
Next to the church of the Immaculate Conception, during the remodelling of the car park in 2008, archaeological remains from the early medieval period were found, which are of great interest in Bizkaia. For this reason, an archaeological intervention was carried out, which documented the uninterrupted occupation from the 7th to the 18th century. ¿What … Continued
In the Larraganena farmhouse, located in the centre of Gorliz, a discoid funerary stele was found which has never been found before. The stele was half-buried in the garden of the property, and had been considered by the neighbours to be an ancient sundi. Material and state of preservation The material in which it was … Continued
Route 22 Route 22 : Route published by Pedro Pablo Uriarte ”24 circular walking routes around Gorliz” *Map of the route:* DETAILS OF THE ROUTE: Total time Total time: 4 h 40 minDistance: 17,18 kmCumulative elevation gain: 356mDifficulty: Moderada We leave Ibarreta square in Gorliz, and through the roundabout of the boat we pass in front … Continued
Route 24 Route published by Pedro Pablo Uriarte “24 circular hiking routes from Gorliz”. See route map on Wikiloc DETAILS OF THE ROUTE: Duration: 3 h 20 minDistance: 15,26 kmCumulative elevation gain: 484 mDifficulty: Moderate It is a medium distance route (slightly more than 15 km) and with a positive difference in altitude of 484 m, in … Continued
