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World Press Photo 2018 19 October 2017 to 18 November 2018. Centro Cultural Montehermoso The most important international photojournalism competition, arrives to the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz every autumn. Every year, the great figures in journalism and the best international agencies take part in the contest. You can enjoy the selected photographs in the Antiguo Depósito […]

From 5 to 7 October 2018, the San Prudencio Foundation trophy will be held. The sky of Vitoria-Gasteiz will be colored with the 1st International Vitoria-Gasteiz Hot Air Balloon Race, which will be held between October 5 and 7, 2018 in the city.

From October 5 to November 25. The festival is one of the most important cultural events for the people of Vitoria and a reference point for many Spanish cities.

Vitoria has a large selection of bars and restaurants, serving high quality food at a very reasonable price. The largest concentration of bars serving pintxos can be found around the Virgin Blanca Square and the New Square (Plaza España).

Vitoria-Gasteiz’ historic quarter will host the Medieval Market from 28nd to 30th September. More than 200 crafts, food and catering stalls will lend a great atmosphere to the streets of Vitoria-Gasteiz, going back in time and turning the Alaves capital into a city from the Middle Ages.

In August, the «Journalism at the street» conference is held in Vitoria-Gasteiz, a meeting where current issues dealt with by journalists and experts are discussed with the aim of creating spaces for debate and reflection open to the public.

The source of the Nervión River, the origin of the Estuary of Bilbao, is the perfect place to spend a great day out with family or friends in an area of stunning natural beauty.