According to the data, although the first human settlements were found in the Kobaua cave in the Mesolithic period, there is no further information on this until Roman times, and it was in 1355 when Prince Don Tello founded the town of Markina.

In the Middle Ages, the need to protect the new town led to the construction of a fence or wall.

Several palaces and tower houses are located throughout the town, including the Bidarte Tower House or Murga Palace, the Antxia or Ibarra Tower, the Ansotegi or Munibetxea Tower, the Solartekua or Mugartegi Palace (the building where the Town Hall is currently located), the Andonaegi Palace, the Patrokua Palace or the House of Gaytan de Ayala, the Barroeta Tower, the Ugarte Tower, etc.

There are several churches and chapels, among which the Arretxinaga Chapel is particularly noteworthy. The three large stones inside accentuate the view and the legends. It is said that anyone who passes under the three stones three times will marry within a year.

Pelota has been very important in Markina, known worldwide as the University of Pelota, as the best cesta punta players usually come from this area. The first pelota court was built in the 18th century.

Quiet corner:

There is a water park around the sports centre, which is a great place to cool off and enjoy yourself during the summer.

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