Zubieta Palace: this is the most important rural palace in the Basque Country
Zubieta Palace: this is the most important rural palace in the Basque Country
In 1728, with the placement of the large stone sculpture of Saint Michael that crowns its main façade, the construction of the Zubieta Palace was completed. The influential Adán de Yarza family erected this imposing Classicist/Baroque palace in the place where the old medieval fortified tower was located – an idyllic setting embracing the Lea River before it flows into the sea.
It is currently considered the most important palace in the Basque Country in a natural environment. Surrounded by more than 10,000 m2 of exotic gardens and extensive groves, Zubieta has received the visit of great personalities throughout history, like Queen Isabella II of Spain and Empress Zita of Austria.
The palace is still owned by the descendants of the same family that built it, and they have preserved it and adapted it to be able to host weddings and prestigious events.
The Zubieta Estate/Palace have numerous spaces that allow for the creation of the perfect environment for a wide variety of family and professional events, being the ideal place for almost any occasion due to its versatility in terms of being able to host anything from a large wedding to business meetings, conventions, film shoots, and any type of corporate event.
If it is a wedding to be held, each of the moments will be set in the ideal context, beginning with the ceremony, which can be held inside the palace or outside. For the cocktail reception, you can choose the garden in front of the main façade, the French garden next to the pool, or the garden area that surrounds the hundred-year-old cypress. The banquet is served in the outdoor dining area, set up next to the main building, with the possibility of having it be covered for inclement weather. It should be noted that this is one of the few spaces in the Basque Country with the capacity to celebrate banquets for more than 500 people – without sacrificing even an ounce of exclusivity. The dance usually takes place in the stately atrium at the entrance to the palace.
In addition, Zubieta offers the possibility for guests to stay at the estate itself, as it has a 23-room boutique hotel located in the old stables that has all the services one would need, such as a cafeteria, dining room, terrace, and swimming pool.
The uniqueness of the Zubieta Palace and its surroundings make it an exceptional space. It’s no wonder that elite athletes, large corporations, and other entities have chosen Zubieta as the setting for their most important events.
Zubieta Palace
Atea, Lekeitio
Tel.: +34 605 718 437
