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Castro Urdiales

Spain travel guide

What to see in Castro Urdiales

A Gothic church and a castle-lighthouse above the harbour, with beaches between Bilbao and Santander.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 3 must-see places
  • Stay in Centre
Photo: Asqueladd · CC BY-SA 4.0

Castro Urdiales highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Church of Santa María

    Gothic, by the harbour.

  2. Santa Ana Castle

    A lighthouse and viewpoint over the Cantabrian Sea.

  3. Fishing harbour

    Anchovies and fresh seafood.

Where to stay in Castro Urdiales

The handiest areas for getting around and going out.

  • Recommended areas

    Centre · Ostende

Day trips from Castro Urdiales

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Castro Urdiales

Any time of year is good to travel to Castro Urdiales: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.

Frequently asked questions about Castro Urdiales

What to see in Castro Urdiales?

Church of Santa María, Santa Ana Castle and Fishing harbour.

Where to stay in Castro Urdiales?

The handiest areas to stay are Centre and Ostende.

What’s the best time to travel to Castro Urdiales?

Any time of year is good to travel to Castro Urdiales: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Castro Urdiales?

Castro Urdiales and Bilbao.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.