Old Quarter
With its narrow cobbled streets and timber-framed houses, history is felt in a gentle and intimate way. As you walk uphill, small shops and churches appear one after another, warmly welcoming every visitor.
Let's explore the city’s main sights at an easy pace.
With its narrow cobbled streets and timber-framed houses, history is felt in a gentle and intimate way. As you walk uphill, small shops and churches appear one after another, warmly welcoming every visitor.
Vitoria’s best-known symbol is a lively space where surrounding buildings stand in harmony. Through the constant flow of daily life and gathering people, you can feel the pulse of the Basque Country up close.
The atmospheric Old Cathedral of Santa María is a special place where the presence of the Middle Ages still lingers quietly. Here, light falls across the arches and pillars, and the memory of its long history continues to breathe.
In the lanes of Vitoria’s old quarter, colourful murals tell the story of the city. This flourishing street art adds a contemporary energy to the historic surroundings and makes every walk all the more engaging.
Enjoy this region’s world-renowned cuisine.
These mushrooms are prized for their aroma and delicate, savoury depth. With simple preparation, their full flavour comes to the fore and captures the richness of each season.
Goxua, the traditional dessert created in Vitoria, layers smooth cream, sponge and fragrant caramel into a sweet that feels both comforting and refined.
The wines of Rioja Alavesa are known for their deep colour and generous aroma. A single taste reveals the character of the land and a quiet sense of luxury.
Experience the character of Northern Spain.
The Green Ring surrounding the city creates a peaceful landscape of lakes and wetlands. Accompanied by birdsong, you can experience the rare harmony between urban life and nature.
Along this walking route through broad natural scenery opens out, you may come across deer wandering beside the water and grasslands of the wetland. Enjoy its silence, that feels far removed from urban life.