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If you are into hiking, the Arantzazu Sanctuary is the perfect starting point. Located within the Aizkorri-Aratz Natural Park, there are lots of trails of different levels that will allow you to discover spectacular landscapes of unique beauty. For example, you can hike to the top of the Aizkorri peak in about 3 hours.

Many regions of Álava perform events and processions to recall the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ from Maundy Thursday to Resurrection Day. Among other celebrations, it is required to attend processions in Vitoria and Laguardia. Besides, on Resurrection Sunday in areas such as Salinas de Añana, Baños de Ebro and Lagrán, the «Burning of […]

Several areas in Álava give a warm welcome to carnivals. In fact, Vitoria carnivals kick off with «Jueves de Lardero». But , the climax is reached on the weekend thanks to the celebrated fancy dress contest and the overcrowded parade of «comparsas». The event comes to an end with the burial of the sardine in […]

Vitoria-Gasteiz’ old part, the first settlement in the city, still preserves its original almond-shaped medieval plan, which dates back to more than 8 centuries ago, when Sancho VI «The wise» founded the city. It is located on a hill dominated by the Cathedral of Santa María. This Gothic temple is undergoing great restoration works and […]

Since the itinerary is circular we could start anywhere, although we would rather do it in Zabalgana, a forest park, to the west of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Surrounded by agrarian parcels, an industrial estate and the growing neighbourhood of Zabalgana, the park serves as an example of the recovery of a natural setting threatened by impoverishment. Meadows, […]