The mystical forest of the Basque Country

The Gorbea Nature Park is located between the provinces of Alava and Biscay in the Basque Country, in northern Spain. This amazingly beautiful place is called the mystical forest of Spain. Fog and unusual shapes of trees make the forest truly mystical.

There is no photo processing on the frames that you will see in this post. This is what the Spanish Gorbea Nature Park in the Basque Country actually looks like. Such bizarre outlines are given to it by the unusual shapes of trees and the fog that envelops the tree crowns.

The place, nicknamed the "mystical forest of Spain" is popular with locals who like to come here during weekends and vacations. We offer you to go on an exciting walk through this mysterious place.

The Gorbea Nature Park is located at the foot of the mountain of the same name and the local landscapes are of extraordinary beauty. The reserve is a protected area, as well as part of the mountain range that forms the watershed between the province of Cantabria and the Mediterranean Sea. It is located between the two provinces of Alava and Biscay in the Basque Country in northern Spain.

This place got its name in honor of the high peak of Gorbea, which rises 1,482 meters above sea level. The reserve, along with the neighboring Urkiola Nature Park, constitute an important ecological unit. The nature park has a typical mountain climate and serves as a huge barrier that delays wet winds from the Bay of Biscay.

In the center of the park there is a peak of the same name, which is accessible for climbing without special climbing equipment. The park also has waterfalls, hiking trails, it is distinguished by lush vegetation, diverse fauna, beautiful landscapes and forests that look really fascinating and unusual at all times of the year.

Gorbea Nature Park is located near a number of cities and is a popular destination among travelers, climbers and nature lovers. The park has a rich flora and fauna, which attracts the attention of many tourists from different parts of our planet. Ancient trees combined with fog give this place a mystical atmosphere.