If you are looking for a different wine-tourism experience in Bizkaia (Vizcaya), Crusoe Treasure is a destination you cannot miss. Located opposite the coast of Plentzia, less than 30 minutes from Bilbao by car, and around 45 minutes by Metro, this underwater winery and artificial reef offers a unique experience that brings together innovation, sustainability and a passion for wine.
Crusoe Treasure is far more than a winery: it is a wine adventure that invites you to discover how the sea can transform the character of wine… and that of those who visit it.
A different winery, an incomparable setting
Crusoe Treasure is the world’s first underwater winery and reef. Its wines age beneath the Cantábrico, 20 metres below the surface, in unique conditions of pressure, temperature and darkness. This marine environment changes the evolution of the wine, creating flavours and nuances impossible to replicate on land and resulting in unique and surprising wines, the wines of Crusoe Treasure.
But most impressive of all is that this underwater structure does more than age wine: it also acts as an artificial reef, providing a home for marine life and fostering biodiversity. It is a real example of how tourism, innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand.
An unforgettable wine-tourism experience
A visit to Crusoe Treasure is about far more than a wine tasting. It includes a guided tour along the coast of Plentzia, either from land or by boat, explaining the origins of the project, the underwater ageing process and the relationship between wine and the sea.
During the various experiences, you can taste limited-edition wines that have rested on the seabed, comparing them with their land-aged versions. This comparative tasting is one of the most surprising parts of the visit, as it allows you to clearly perceive the sea’s impact on the wine.
All this takes place in a privileged setting, overlooking the Cantábrico, with pairings inspired by local cuisine.
There are options for every budget, starting at approximately €80 per person for the Tasting at the Source experience, for a minimum of 4/5 people.
It is essential TO BOOK IN ADVANCE for all experiences.
🏅 Recognition and innovation
Crusoe Treasure has received the Basque Government Award for Tourism Innovation, recognition of its pioneering approach to sustainable tourism. It is not only a unique project in the world, but also an environmentally responsible initiative committed to local development.
This recognition confirms the quality of the experience, which attracts visitors from around the world each year who are keen to enjoy something different and authentic.
⭐ Reviews that say it all
Those who have visited the winery agree on one thing: the experience is unforgettable. Reviews on platforms such as Google and TripAdvisor reflect the excellence of the team, the originality of the concept and the emotion of discovering a wine that has slept on the seabed.
Many reviews highlight the warm welcome, the team’s professionalism and the perfect combination of nature, culture, science and pleasure.
🧭 Why choose Crusoe Treasure for wine tourism in Bilbao, Bizkaia and Vizcaya?
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It is a unique proposition in the world, with underwater wines and a spectacular natural setting.
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It offers a complete experience combining science, the sea, innovation and underwater-wine tasting, while also allowing you to buy the same wines without this process.
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It has a clear commitment to sustainability and marine biodiversity.
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It is located in an accessible spot very close to Bilbao, ideal for getaways or routes along the Basque coast.
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It has excellent reviews and the backing of an official tourism innovation award.
- Recognised television programmes have been filmed here, and the winery has welcomed royalty and leading international figures from the worlds of wine, sport, politics and business.
Crusoe Treasure represents the very best of wine tourism in Bizkaia (Vizcaya): an authentic experience in close connection with nature. It is an opportunity to taste distinctive wines, learn something new, and live an adventure you will never forget.
If you are looking for an original plan in Euskadi (Basque Country), Crusoe Treasure awaits you with the sea as its ally and a glass ready to tell an incredible story; and if you cannot visit but would like to give the experience as a gift, we make it easy with our gift cards and our wines available to buy here.