Vitoria-Gasteiz
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The Basque capital, with an almond-shaped medieval old town, Santa María Cathedral and one of Europe's most celebrated green belts.
What to see in Álava
These are the 5 places to visit in the province of Álava. Save your favourites and open them in Google Maps to plan your route.
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Laguardia
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A walled medieval town in Rioja Alavesa, surrounded by vineyards, with wine cellars beneath its streets.
Salt Valley of Añana
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Salt pans with over 6,000 years of history, with thousands of wooden terraces stepped down the hillside.
Gorbeia Natural Park
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Protected area shared with Bizkaia whose 1,482-metre summit is crowned by a large iron cross, with beech woods and pastures all around.
Marqués de Riscal Winery
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Historic Elciego winery founded in 1858, whose Frank Gehry-designed hotel ripples with pink, gold and silver titanium among the vineyards.
About Álava
Álava is the quietest province of the Basque Country: Vitoria-Gasteiz, a green city with an almond-shaped medieval quarter, Laguardia, among the vineyards of Rioja Alavesa, and the Añana Salt Valley, where salt has been produced for thousands of years.
Frequently asked questions about Álava
What to see in Vitoria-Gasteiz in one day?
The medieval quarter of Vitoria-Gasteiz, with Santa María Cathedral (visited during its restoration works), the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca and a walk along the Green Ring.
When is the best time to visit Álava?
Spring and autumn; September and October are harvest time in Rioja Alavesa. In early August Vitoria celebrates the Virgen Blanca festival.
What towns and places to visit near Álava?
Laguardia and its wineries, the Añana Salt Valley, Salvatierra, Gorbeia Natural Park and the Zadorra reservoirs.