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+ | '''Vitoria-Gasteiz''' (''Vitoria'', [[Basque phrasebook | Basque]]: ''Gasteiz'') is in the heart of the Basque Country in [[Spain]], 66 kilometers south of [[Bilbao]], 114 kilometers from San Sebastian and 351 kilometers from [[Madrid]]. It is the provincial capital of Alava. | ||
Vitoria plaza españa - Vitoria-Gasteiz, Plaza Nueva | Vitoria plaza españa - Vitoria-Gasteiz, Plaza Nueva | ||
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Vitoria-Gasteiz has been the political capital of the Basques since the 20 May 1980. Spanish is the main language, but knowledge of Basque is common. English is not widely spoken. The Basque language is called Euskera and nobody knows exactly the origin of this language. | Vitoria-Gasteiz has been the political capital of the Basques since the 20 May 1980. Spanish is the main language, but knowledge of Basque is common. English is not widely spoken. The Basque language is called Euskera and nobody knows exactly the origin of this language. | ||
− | Visitor information: Tourist office at Spain Plaza (Espainia Plaza/Plaza España) 1 is open daily from 09:00 till 19:00, closed at midday. | + | Visitor information: Tourist office at [[Spain]] Plaza (Espainia Plaza/Plaza España) 1 is open daily from 09:00 till 19:00, closed at midday. |
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− | === | + | ===By Plane=== |
− | * Vitoria Airport IATA Code: VIT Aeropuerto de Foronda | + | * Vitoria Airport IATA Code: VIT Aeropuerto de Foronda - 42.882778, -2.724444 - Vitoria Airport Foronda aireportua antonov - Is a small airport kilometers 8 north of the town with a few flight destinations. [https://flights.ehalal.io Ryanair] from Bergamo, [[Cologne]]/Bonn, [[Seville]], Tenerife-South. There is a shuttle bus (company bidasoa) to the airport from the center (catedral) and outside the bus station and back suitable for the [https://flights.ehalal.io Ryanair] [https://flights.ehalal.io Flights] to Bergamo. You can ask at the tourist info for exact schedule and location. |
*'''Bilbao Airport''' (IATA Code: BIO) offers more connections and is kilometers 70 away. You can visit Vitoria-Gasteiz coming from Bilbao Airport (Loiu) on a toll road or using public transport (Autobuses La Unión). | *'''Bilbao Airport''' (IATA Code: BIO) offers more connections and is kilometers 70 away. You can visit Vitoria-Gasteiz coming from Bilbao Airport (Loiu) on a toll road or using public transport (Autobuses La Unión). | ||
− | === Travel on a Bus | + | === Travel on a Bus === |
Estaci%C3%B3n_de_autobuses_de_Vitoria_06 - Bus station in Vitoria | Estaci%C3%B3n_de_autobuses_de_Vitoria_06 - Bus station in Vitoria | ||
− | The coach station is north-west of the center at Euskaltzaindia Plaza with connections to all major Spanish cities including Bilbao, Burgos, Santander, Zaragoza, Pamplona and Madrid. | + | The coach station is north-west of the center at Euskaltzaindia Plaza with connections to all major Spanish cities including [[Bilbao]], Burgos, [[Santander]], Zaragoza, Pamplona and [[Madrid]]. |
There is a left-luggage facility at the Coach Station (to the east of the downtown). Cost is roughly €1 per bag per day, and you can leave luggage for several days. | There is a left-luggage facility at the Coach Station (to the east of the downtown). Cost is roughly €1 per bag per day, and you can leave luggage for several days. | ||
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Marca camino Armentia 09 - A path in the Bosque de Armentia | Marca camino Armentia 09 - A path in the Bosque de Armentia | ||
− | + | In the south of the [[Basque Country]], Vitoria-Gasteiz is a city without sea. To the north, 66 kilometers away is the city of [[Bilbao]], and 114 kilometers away is the beautiful city of San Sebastian. The south part of Alava province, is called La Rioja Alavesa, where the visitor can taste some of the best red soft drinks of the world. There are a lot of touristic tours, and you can find more information about in the following website: . The province to the south of Alava is [[La Rioja (Spain) | La Rioja]], where the cultivation of is one of the most important attractions. | |
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Vitoria-Gasteiz itself is a very small city. Virtually everything you will want to see is reachable on foot. If you do not fancy walking there are several other proposals to move around: | Vitoria-Gasteiz itself is a very small city. Virtually everything you will want to see is reachable on foot. If you do not fancy walking there are several other proposals to move around: | ||
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===By bike=== | ===By bike=== | ||
Free bike hiring service in several spots through the city: | Free bike hiring service in several spots through the city: | ||
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− | === Travel on a Bus | + | === Travel on a Bus === |
'''Tuvisa'''. Official information on times and bus network (only in Spanish): | '''Tuvisa'''. Official information on times and bus network (only in Spanish): | ||
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===By tram=== | ===By tram=== | ||
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'''Radio Taxi Gasteiz''', Santa Mª, 9-3º, 01001 Vitoria-Gasteiz, +34 945 27 35 00, | '''Radio Taxi Gasteiz''', Santa Mª, 9-3º, 01001 Vitoria-Gasteiz, +34 945 27 35 00, | ||
'''Patxi Taxi''' +34 656 710 167, | '''Patxi Taxi''' +34 656 710 167, | ||
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Canton pulmonias - Vitoria-Gasteiz, Old Town Centre | Canton pulmonias - Vitoria-Gasteiz, Old Town Centre | ||
The city has an ancient town center where most of the streets still have the medieval name of the jobs that was used to be in each one of the streets (Herrería, Zapatería....) In the town center you can find the '''Gothic Church of Santa María''', that is one of the most important attractions of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Guided visits can be made, and it´s recommended to make the reservation via Gothic Church Santa María web page. | The city has an ancient town center where most of the streets still have the medieval name of the jobs that was used to be in each one of the streets (Herrería, Zapatería....) In the town center you can find the '''Gothic Church of Santa María''', that is one of the most important attractions of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Guided visits can be made, and it´s recommended to make the reservation via Gothic Church Santa María web page. | ||
− | * Catedral de María Inmaculada de Vitoria - Catedral Nueva (New Gothic Church) | + | * Catedral de María Inmaculada de Vitoria - Catedral Nueva (New Gothic Church) - 42.8453, -2.67694 - Gothic Church of María Inmaculada of Vitoria Imagen-Catedral Nueva Vitoria 3 |
===Museums=== | ===Museums=== | ||
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Correría 101 ☎ +34 633-184-457 - €4 Guided Tours in {{FULLPAGENAME}} by ehalal.io (email for prices) of "La Ciudad Pintada" a street-level gallery of community created public artworks. Fridays at 18:00 and Saturdays at 11:30 or by special appt. Don´t miss out on all the secrets these monumental murals hide, and see the old city through the eyes and the art of its current inhabitants. | Correría 101 ☎ +34 633-184-457 - €4 Guided Tours in {{FULLPAGENAME}} by ehalal.io (email for prices) of "La Ciudad Pintada" a street-level gallery of community created public artworks. Fridays at 18:00 and Saturdays at 11:30 or by special appt. Don´t miss out on all the secrets these monumental murals hide, and see the old city through the eyes and the art of its current inhabitants. | ||
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Neerdalen van Celedon over het plein La Virgen Blanca - Vitoria-Gasteiz, Fiestas de la Blanca | Neerdalen van Celedon over het plein La Virgen Blanca - Vitoria-Gasteiz, Fiestas de la Blanca | ||
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* Night of 27th April and day of 28th April. San Prudencio Saint. On the eve bands of trumpeters, clarinet players and drummers meet in the Plaza de la Provincia and play in an open-air concert. Afterwards parade of drummers and ''txistu'' players around the downtown. Visit to Armentia's Saint Prudencio church. Eat of scrambled perretxikos (mushrooms found locally) and snails. Extremely popular. | * Night of 27th April and day of 28th April. San Prudencio Saint. On the eve bands of trumpeters, clarinet players and drummers meet in the Plaza de la Provincia and play in an open-air concert. Afterwards parade of drummers and ''txistu'' players around the downtown. Visit to Armentia's Saint Prudencio church. Eat of scrambled perretxikos (mushrooms found locally) and snails. Extremely popular. | ||
− | * Mid July. Festival de Jazz de Vitoria Gasteiz. | + | * Mid July. Festival de Jazz de Vitoria Gasteiz. |
* 4th August till 9th August. "Fiestas de La Blanca". | * 4th August till 9th August. "Fiestas de La Blanca". | ||
* June. Azkena Rock Festival. | * June. Azkena Rock Festival. | ||
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Later at night (11 and later): | Later at night (11 and later): | ||
'''Medieval Area''' | '''Medieval Area''' | ||
− | Main streets: Zapatería, Cuesta de San Francisco, Cuchillería, Pintorería, Nueva Dentro, Nueva Fuera | + | Main streets: Zapatería, Cuesta de [[San Francisco]], Cuchillería, Pintorería, Nueva Dentro, Nueva Fuera |
'''Ensanche Area''' | '''Ensanche Area''' | ||
Main streets: Calle Dato, Calle Postas, Calle San Prudencio. | Main streets: Calle Dato, Calle Postas, Calle San Prudencio. | ||
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Or go to the traditional small shops in the town center such as Calle Dato. This is the place where you find Vitoria-Gasteiz's best shops and bars as well. | Or go to the traditional small shops in the town center such as Calle Dato. This is the place where you find Vitoria-Gasteiz's best shops and bars as well. | ||
− | Leather and shoes is always an option in Spain and especially in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Ayestaran located in Calle Dato is a place where you can find nice stuff. Sadly, it is expensive. | + | Leather and shoes is always an option in [[Spain]] and especially in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Ayestaran located in Calle Dato is a place where you can find nice stuff. Sadly, it is expensive. |
Corte Ingles is Spain's flagship retailer and the store is in the center of the town: you can probably find everything you want, but it is pricey by Spanish standards. | Corte Ingles is Spain's flagship retailer and the store is in the center of the town: you can probably find everything you want, but it is pricey by Spanish standards. | ||
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*'''Hotel Dato''', Calle Dato 28, is a bargain in the centre of town. Rooms are basic, befitting the 2-star rating, but clean and well-equipped, and the public areas are astonishing in their quirky display of art nouveau objects and decor. | *'''Hotel Dato''', Calle Dato 28, is a bargain in the centre of town. Rooms are basic, befitting the 2-star rating, but clean and well-equipped, and the public areas are astonishing in their quirky display of art nouveau objects and decor. | ||
*'''Hotel Almoneda''', Calle Florida 7, a medium-sized hotel in the center of the city with warm and friendly staff. | *'''Hotel Almoneda''', Calle Florida 7, a medium-sized hotel in the center of the city with warm and friendly staff. | ||
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* Ondoloin apartments - Rioja street, nº15 ☎ +34657738379 Checkin - 13:30 / Check-out: 11:00 €75 Accommodation in apartments (loft) of 45 m² in the centre of Vitoria Gasteiz, (Rioja St). 2nd floor in a very quiet house of apartments. 2 apartments, total capacity: 7 people. Apartments fully furnished and suitable for 2, 3 or 4 people. In the main area for tapas, restaurants in Vitoria. Within 5 minutes walking distance from the Virgen Blanca square and the medieval town, La Florida Park and the Artium museum. 10 minutes walking distance from the historic cathedral of Santa María. Close to the Universities. Lat=42 50 35.611, Long=2 40 5.5098. | * Ondoloin apartments - Rioja street, nº15 ☎ +34657738379 Checkin - 13:30 / Check-out: 11:00 €75 Accommodation in apartments (loft) of 45 m² in the centre of Vitoria Gasteiz, (Rioja St). 2nd floor in a very quiet house of apartments. 2 apartments, total capacity: 7 people. Apartments fully furnished and suitable for 2, 3 or 4 people. In the main area for tapas, restaurants in Vitoria. Within 5 minutes walking distance from the Virgen Blanca square and the medieval town, La Florida Park and the Artium museum. 10 minutes walking distance from the historic cathedral of Santa María. Close to the Universities. Lat=42 50 35.611, Long=2 40 5.5098. | ||
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* Burgos | * Burgos | ||
* Logroño | * Logroño |
Latest revision as of 04:15, 25 September 2024
Vitoria-Gasteiz (Vitoria, Basque: Gasteiz) is in the heart of the Basque Country in Spain, 66 kilometers south of Bilbao, 114 kilometers from San Sebastian and 351 kilometers from Madrid. It is the provincial capital of Alava.
Vitoria plaza españa - Vitoria-Gasteiz, Plaza Nueva
Contents
Halal Travel Guide
Vitoria-Gasteiz has been the political capital of the Basques since the 20 May 1980. Spanish is the main language, but knowledge of Basque is common. English is not widely spoken. The Basque language is called Euskera and nobody knows exactly the origin of this language.
Visitor information: Tourist office at Spain Plaza (Espainia Plaza/Plaza España) 1 is open daily from 09:00 till 19:00, closed at midday.
Travel to Vitoria-Gasteiz
By Plane
- Vitoria Airport IATA Code: VIT Aeropuerto de Foronda - 42.882778, -2.724444 - Vitoria Airport Foronda aireportua antonov - Is a small airport kilometers 8 north of the town with a few flight destinations. Ryanair from Bergamo, Cologne/Bonn, Seville, Tenerife-South. There is a shuttle bus (company bidasoa) to the airport from the center (catedral) and outside the bus station and back suitable for the Ryanair Flights to Bergamo. You can ask at the tourist info for exact schedule and location.
- Bilbao Airport (IATA Code: BIO) offers more connections and is kilometers 70 away. You can visit Vitoria-Gasteiz coming from Bilbao Airport (Loiu) on a toll road or using public transport (Autobuses La Unión).
Travel on a Bus
Estaci%C3%B3n_de_autobuses_de_Vitoria_06 - Bus station in Vitoria
The coach station is north-west of the center at Euskaltzaindia Plaza with connections to all major Spanish cities including Bilbao, Burgos, Santander, Zaragoza, Pamplona and Madrid.
There is a left-luggage facility at the Coach Station (to the east of the downtown). Cost is roughly €1 per bag per day, and you can leave luggage for several days.
Get Around
Marca camino Armentia 09 - A path in the Bosque de Armentia
In the south of the Basque Country, Vitoria-Gasteiz is a city without sea. To the north, 66 kilometers away is the city of Bilbao, and 114 kilometers away is the beautiful city of San Sebastian. The south part of Alava province, is called La Rioja Alavesa, where the visitor can taste some of the best red soft drinks of the world. There are a lot of touristic tours, and you can find more information about in the following website: . The province to the south of Alava is La Rioja, where the cultivation of is one of the most important attractions.
Vitoria-Gasteiz itself is a very small city. Virtually everything you will want to see is reachable on foot. If you do not fancy walking there are several other proposals to move around:
By bike
Free bike hiring service in several spots through the city:
[https://enido&menu=&menuInicio=&idioma=en&uid=75d35ab4_118eeb0d730__7fe9
Travel on a Bus
Tuvisa. Official information on times and bus network (only in Spanish):
[https://estino=/wd004/was/jsp/transporte/transportes.jsp?tipo=A
By tram
Vitoria - Lakua - Ibaiondo Tranvía 01 - Tramway in Vitoria
Euskotren operates the green tram of Vitoria. There are only two lines from Angulema Street in the centre of town to the northern quarters of Abetxuko and Ibaiondo (each 15 minutes). Single tickets are sold from machines at tram stops. Don't forget to validate the ticket before boarding.
Best way to travel in Vitoria-Gasteiz by a Taxi
Taxi Iberia
Radio Taxi Gasteiz, Santa Mª, 9-3º, 01001 Vitoria-Gasteiz, +34 945 27 35 00, Patxi Taxi +34 656 710 167,
What to See
Canton pulmonias - Vitoria-Gasteiz, Old Town Centre
The city has an ancient town center where most of the streets still have the medieval name of the jobs that was used to be in each one of the streets (Herrería, Zapatería....) In the town center you can find the Gothic Church of Santa María, that is one of the most important attractions of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Guided visits can be made, and it´s recommended to make the reservation via Gothic Church Santa María web page.
- Catedral de María Inmaculada de Vitoria - Catedral Nueva (New Gothic Church) - 42.8453, -2.67694 - Gothic Church of María Inmaculada of Vitoria Imagen-Catedral Nueva Vitoria 3
Museums
- Artium Museum - GPS: 42.849359, -2.668412 Artium Museum Vitoria - Museo Artium 02
- Basque Museum of Contemporary Art - Calle Francia, 24 - The last Collections of Basque Art. The museum is close to the old center town.
- Fine Arts Museum - Web:
- Fournier Playing Card Museum - Cuchillería, 54
- Itinerario Muralístico de Vitoria-Gasteiz - IMVG |
Correría 101 ☎ +34 633-184-457 - €4 Guided Tours in Vitoria-Gasteiz by ehalal.io (email for prices) of "La Ciudad Pintada" a street-level gallery of community created public artworks. Fridays at 18:00 and Saturdays at 11:30 or by special appt. Don´t miss out on all the secrets these monumental murals hide, and see the old city through the eyes and the art of its current inhabitants.
What to Do
Neerdalen van Celedon over het plein La Virgen Blanca - Vitoria-Gasteiz, Fiestas de la Blanca
The Festivals:
- Night of 27th April and day of 28th April. San Prudencio Saint. On the eve bands of trumpeters, clarinet players and drummers meet in the Plaza de la Provincia and play in an open-air concert. Afterwards parade of drummers and txistu players around the downtown. Visit to Armentia's Saint Prudencio church. Eat of scrambled perretxikos (mushrooms found locally) and snails. Extremely popular.
- Mid July. Festival de Jazz de Vitoria Gasteiz.
- 4th August till 9th August. "Fiestas de La Blanca".
- June. Azkena Rock Festival.
Move around to see the atmosphere! Downtown Early at night: Plaza Virgen Blanca, Calle Dato, Calle Postas Later at night (11 and later): Medieval Area Main streets: Zapatería, Cuesta de San Francisco, Cuchillería, Pintorería, Nueva Dentro, Nueva Fuera Ensanche Area Main streets: Calle Dato, Calle Postas, Calle San Prudencio.
Spectator sports:
- Watch football ie soccer at Deportivo Alavés]. They play in La Liga and the top tier of Spanish football. Their home ground is Estadio Mendizorrotza, capacity 20,000, 1 kn southwest of downtown.
- Basketball: The city's best-known team is Saski Baskonia. They are perennial contenders in both the domestic ACB and continent-wide EuroLeague. Baskonia's home of Fernando Buesa Arena has been expanded to 15,000 seats.
Muslim Friendly Shopping in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Vitoria_-_CC_El_Boulevard_01 - El Boulevard shopping mall
Two new shopping malls were opened in the north of Vitoria on the road going to Bilbao comprising grocery, DIY, cinemas, bars and everything else you need.
- El Boulevard -
- Centro Comercial Lakua Duque de Wellington, 6.
Or go to the traditional small shops in the town center such as Calle Dato. This is the place where you find Vitoria-Gasteiz's best shops and bars as well.
Leather and shoes is always an option in Spain and especially in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Ayestaran located in Calle Dato is a place where you can find nice stuff. Sadly, it is expensive.
Corte Ingles is Spain's flagship retailer and the store is in the center of the town: you can probably find everything you want, but it is pricey by Spanish standards.
Muslim Friendly Hotels
- Hotel Dato, Calle Dato 28, is a bargain in the centre of town. Rooms are basic, befitting the 2-star rating, but clean and well-equipped, and the public areas are astonishing in their quirky display of art nouveau objects and decor.
- Hotel Almoneda, Calle Florida 7, a medium-sized hotel in the center of the city with warm and friendly staff.
- Ondoloin apartments - Rioja street, nº15 ☎ +34657738379 Checkin - 13:30 / Check-out: 11:00 €75 Accommodation in apartments (loft) of 45 m² in the centre of Vitoria Gasteiz, (Rioja St). 2nd floor in a very quiet house of apartments. 2 apartments, total capacity: 7 people. Apartments fully furnished and suitable for 2, 3 or 4 people. In the main area for tapas, restaurants in Vitoria. Within 5 minutes walking distance from the Virgen Blanca square and the medieval town, La Florida Park and the Artium museum. 10 minutes walking distance from the historic cathedral of Santa María. Close to the Universities. Lat=42 50 35.611, Long=2 40 5.5098.
News & References
Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Burgos
- Logroño
- Bilbao
- Pamplona
- San Sebastian
- Biarritz (France)
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