Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz
Top Things to do in Vitoria-Gasteiz
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What to do and see in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque Country: The Best Nature & Parks
Vitoria-Gasteiz (/vɪˌtɔːriə ɡɑːsˈteɪs/, Spanish: [biˈtoɾja ɣasˈteiθ], Basque: [ɡas̺teis̻]) is the seat of government and the capital city of the Basque Autonomous Community and of the province of Araba/Álava in northern Spain. It holds the autonomous community's House of Parliament, the headquarters of the Government, and the Lehendakari's (Prime Minister's) official residency. The municipality — which comprises not only the city but also the mainly agricultural lands of 63 villages around — is the largest in the Basque Autonomous Community, with a total area of 276.81 km (106.88 sq mi), and it has a population of 242,082 people (2014). The dwellers of Vitoria-Gasteiz are called vitorianos or gasteiztarrak, while traditionally they are dubbed babazorros (Basque for 'bean sacks'). Vitoria-Gasteiz is a multicultural city with strengths in the arts, commerce, education, healthcare, architectural conservation, aeronautics, vehicle industry, oenology and gastronomy. It is the first Spanish municipality to be awarded the title of European Green Capital (in 2012) and it is consistently ranked as one of the 5 best places to live in Spain. The old town holds some of the best preserved medieval streets and plazas in the region and it is one of very few cities to hold two Cathedrals. The city also holds well known festivals such as the Azkena rock festival, FesTVal, Vitoria-Gasteiz jazz festival, and the Virgen Blanca Festivities.
Restaurants in Vitoria-Gasteiz
1. Senda del Pastoreo Gr 282
2. Parque de la Florida
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 637 reviews
Reviewed By Carolinaaugust1973 - Vigo, Spain
We went to the park to enjoy the park, nature and the Belen. Three wise kings to take pictures with and share the spirit of Christmas. Really nice park to walk, shame it was so cold!
3. Anillo Verde
4. Parque del Galeon
5. Judimendi Park
6. Amets Moutain Experience
We offer different mountain tourism experiences like 3 days Trail Running routes, circular hiking routes in the Pyrenees, weekend getaways to climb Teide (from Bilbao) or Family Weekends to enjoy the mountain with the whole family. All activities are very well organized and any details is considered so that customer just enjoy nature!
