Gorbea Natural Park is a protected area that is located between the provinces of Alava and Vizcaya in the Basque Country, the largest Basque natural park with an area of 20.008 hectareas. It covers Villaro municipalities, Castillo and Elejabeitia, orozco and Ceberio, Ceánuri in Vizcaya and Oigoitia, Zuya and Urcabustaiz  in Alava. Gorbea Natural park, along with the nearby natural park of Urkiola, form an important environmental unit. Natural Park was declared by the Basque Government Decree on 21 June 1994 with the purpose of protecting their natural heritage while promoting rural development, understanding and enjoyment. It takes its name from its highest peak, the Gorbea.