Family route to the Urkate waterfall from Arriola, Asparrena. The Urkate waterfall, Urkateko urjauzia in Basque, is one of the most curious waterfalls in the province of Araba. A natural space of great beauty located in the Sierra de Urkilla, in Arriola (Asparrena), less...
Araba
Araba, one of our least known provinces, represents one of the great tourist destinations in the Basque Country. An area of great natural, cultural and gastronomic value, which we are in love with. In this section you will find a good handful of articles on tourism in Araba. Publications that will help you discover where to eat, what to do or where to sleep in this province. Remember, if you are travelling in a group you can contact us so we can help you get to know the province of Araba. Are you up for it?
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Maroño Reservoir
Maroño reservoir, a perfect natural space to spend the day with the family. The Maroño reservoir is one of the many natural jewels of the province of Araba. A sheet of water located at the foot of Sierra Salvada, which stands out for its scenic beauty. It is also known...
Route to the Alto de Urbina
Family route to the Alto de Urbina from the Ullibarri Gamboa reservoir. The Alto de Urbina (also known as the cross of Urbina) offers a nice family route less than 20 minutes from Vitoria Gasteiz. A very simple route that allows us to enjoy one of the best views of the...
Amurrio, what to see and do.
Amurrio, what to see and do in one of the most important urban centers in the north of Araba. Amurrio, a small town in Alava located on the border with Bizkaia, invites us to enjoy its incredible architectural and cultural heritage just 30 minutes from Vitoria Gasteiz...
The 5 best viewpoints of the Ullibarri Gamboa reservoir.
Discover the best viewpoints of the Ullibarri Gamboa reservoir with us. The viewpoints of the Ullibarri Gamboa reservoir allow us to enjoy this incredible place from different points of view. Although there are dozens of viewpoints, we recommend visiting 2 viewpoints at...
Delika Greenway.
Senda Verde de Delika, family route at the foot of the Salto del Nervión. The Senda Verde de Delika, the route that links Amurrio and the Delika Canyon, offers us a family tour through one of the most striking natural landscapes of Araba. This trail is part of the many...
Elciego, Alava’s Rioja region
If you are looking for a wine paradise, Elciego is where you have to go and here we tell you why. History: In 1164 Sancho VI the Wise (King of the Kingdom of Navarre) granted the Fuero of Laguardia and one of the beneficiary villages was Elciego. The Fuero gave aid to the...
Route to the viewpoint of the island of Zuaza.
Route to the viewpoint of the island of Zuaza, family tour in the Ullibarri Gamboa reservoir. The route to the viewpoint of the island of Zuaza, popularly known as the route to San Juan Punta, has become part of our list of family tours of Euskadi. This walk of little...
The 5 Natural Parks of Alava
The 5 Natural Parks of Alava, 5 Basque treasures to discover In this article we will take a walk through the five natural parks in the province of Alava, Basque Country. Several of them share territory with other Basque provinces, as is the case of the natural parks of Azkorri,...
Salburua, heart of the green ring of Vitoria-Gasteiz
Salburua, part of the natural treasure of Vitoria-Gasteiz, discover it! Salburua, is one of the parks that constitute the green ring that surrounds the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz. In it, we can find a place where we can relax, a place where we can practice outdoor...
Altube waterfall.
Altube waterfall, a small earthly paradise in the northwest of Araba. The Altube waterfall is one of the most amazing waterfalls in Araba and Euskadi. Especially in the rainy season. A magical space, located in the north of the Historical Territory of Araba encourages us...
Route by the Arkaute pond, Salburua.
Family tour through the Arkaute pond, a route to enjoy Salburua. The route through the Arkaute pond encourages us to enjoy the small pleasures of Salburua. Undoubtedly one of the most important and emblematic natural areas of Vitoria Gasteiz. A place where storks, ducks...
Labyrinth of Arno, in search of the arch of Zalamportillo.
Labyrinth of Arno, an enchanting karst landscape in the Sierra de Entzia. The Arno labyrinth is a magical corner. A karst landscape, shaped by water and wind has given rise to one of the most impressive natural areas of Araba and Euskadi. A place of great natural wealth,...
Artium, the showcase of contemporary art.
Visit the Artium Museum, the most important contemporary art collection in the Basque Country. This museum and center, inaugurated in 2002, perfectly fulfills its objective of creating, exhibiting, researching and transmitting the contemporary heritage that lies behind...
Cathedral of Santa Maria, the jewel of Gothic architecture in the Basque Country.
Known as the old cathedral of Vitoria-Gasteiz, the cathedral of Santa Maria is one of the Gothic emblems of the Basque Country. Vitoria-Gasteiz has in its urban core with two giants known as old cathedral and new cathedral, two Catholic temples of great importance that...























