Top Things to do in Province of Alava
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Discover the best top things to do in Province of Alava, Spain including Castillo de Portilla, Santuario de Nuestra Senora de La Encina, Iglesia de San Miguel Arcangel, Catedral de Santa Maria, Iglesia de Santa Maria de los Reyes, Salt Valley, Basilica de San Prudencio de Armentia, Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion Church, Parque Natural Del Gorbeia - Gorbeia Central Park.
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1. Castillo de Portilla
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
2. Santuario de Nuestra Senora de La Encina
3. Iglesia de San Miguel Arcangel
4. Catedral de Santa Maria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,512 reviews
Reviewed By Dyegourmet
We joined a tour given in Spanish but were handed audio guides in English which worked very well.This was an extremely interesting and well researched tour, taking you down into the crypt and showing the area beneath the vast cathedral pillars, explaining the history of the site, the building itself and the necessary work (currently 20 years - and running) which has taken place to stabilise it for the future. It seems that 1960s renovations weren't too helpful. The tour takes visitors (who must don fetching hair covers and hard hats) into the body of the cathedral, up to the triforium and the parapet and into the bell towers before finishing with a visit to the portico and the beautiful set of arches. Don't scorn the hard hats. Some of the arches you pass beneath are very low and it would be all too easy to graze or thump you head. It's not advisable if you suffer from vertigo - and some of it would be tough-going if you can't climb stairs easily. However, some areas are accessible by lift and I noticed one elderly visitor who had negotiated parts of the tour this way. Don't miss this tour. It's unique, informative and extremely professionally presented.
5. Iglesia de Santa Maria de los Reyes
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4.5 based on 492 reviews
Reviewed By Sergio2252 - Los Angeles, United States
This is a very impressive tour. The art and architecture is superb. The lady at the office where you get the tickets speaks Spanish and not much else. Someone in your group needs to understand the language for the tour.
6. Salt Valley
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4.5 based on 394 reviews
The Salt Valley is one of the most spectacular and best preserved inland saltworks in the world. Its value not only lies in its particular architecture or on its almost 6.500 years of history, or even in its geological features, biodiversity or landscape values, but in the union in perfect harmony of all of it in a privileged context. This Cultural Landscape is candidate to World Heritage List of the UNESCO and is listed under the Ramsar Convention as a wetland site of international importance
Reviewed By Hyoga83 - Bordeaux, France
Fascinating site, it feels like a totally different country when you are there looking at the terraces and the salt flats. The visit is really interesting, the hour flies by and the guide was friendly and knowledgeable. It costs 8€ and you can use the spa at the end. The site has 7000 years of continual use, until this century when salt was no longer so important for preserving food. Best moment to visit is within May and October, although if possible avoid the midday heat.
7. Basilica de San Prudencio de Armentia
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By turistico - Yonkers, United States
Basilica of San Prudencio de Armentia is a beautiful Romanesque church, original and very old.This church is located in one of the most beautiful areas of the city. This is a must see tourist attraction. Beautiful outside and inside. The church has a Latin cross design with one nave divided into three sections with a cross vault.
8. Plaza de la Virgen Blanca
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4.5 based on 1,305 reviews
Reviewed By turistico - Yonkers, United States
This is a beautiful plaza surrounded by beautiful buildings perfect for a stroll and admire the architecture around it. At the top you will see a beautiful medieval church and from here you can explore the beautiful and original Old Town.
9. Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
