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What to see in Araba

Most people who decide to discover the province of Araba tend to visit only its capital, Vitoria Gasteiz. This is a serious mistake. The fact is that Araba has many places of interest. In fact, each and every one of the 7 cuadrillas (districts) that make up the province of Araba hides some treasure or other inside. For this reason, we encourage you to read all the articles we have published in this section. Publications, with which we want to help you discover what to see in Araba. We promise you that Añana, Ayala, Montaña Alavesa, Rioja Alavesa, Agurain Salvatierra, Vitoria Gasteiz and Gorbeialdea are worth a visit. We hope that our photos, texts and videos will help you to know what to see in Araba, we are waiting for you!

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Artziniega, what to see and do.

Artziniega, what to see and do.

Artziniega, what to see in the medieval village of the Ayala Valley.   Artziniega, medieval village located in the Valley of Aiara - Ayala, welcomes us showing us one of the most striking urban centers of Euskadi. A place that, thanks to its impressive tower houses,...

Source of the Zirauntza river, family route in Araia.

Source of the Zirauntza river, family route in Araia.

The source of the Zirauntza River, a magical route among oak and beech trees.   The route to the source of the river Zirauntza, is a pleasant and charming route located in the Alava municipality of Araia. A route that attracts thousands of visitors every year. It is not...

Route of Salinas de Añana and the lake of Caicedo Yuso.

Route of Salinas de Añana and the lake of Caicedo Yuso.

Route of Salinas de Añana and the lake of Caicedo Yuso, the best views of the Salt Valley.   The route of Salinas de Añana and the lake of Caicedo Yuso invites us to enjoy one of the best views of the Salt Valley. An impressive saline landscape, which attracts the...

Portilla Castle, the castle of the Araba coat of arms.

Portilla Castle, the castle of the Araba coat of arms.

Get to know the Portilla Castle and its Monumental Ensemble, a space that transports us to another era.   The Portilla Castle, Zabalateko Gaztelua in Basque, is one of the most important historical heritages of Araba. This defensive building is the most important...

Okina – Sáseta route, along the Ayuda river gorge.

Okina – Sáseta route, along the Ayuda river gorge.

Take the route that separates Okina and Sáseta and enjoy the Ayuda river gorge.   The route between Okina and Sáseta has become one of the most popular routes in the vicinity of Vitoria Gasteiz. A plan of family character, which, thanks to the different waterfalls that we...

Route through the lagoons of Laguardia.

Route through the lagoons of Laguardia.

Walking the route of the lagoons of Laguardia while enjoying a quiet walk overlooking vineyards, wetlands and the Sierra Cantabria has become one of the most popular plans in the Rioja Alavesa.   The route through the lagoons of Laguardia takes us to know one of the most...

Route along the Ullíbarri Gamboa reservoir.

Route along the Ullíbarri Gamboa reservoir.

Enjoy the route along the Ullíbarri Gamboa reservoir, a circular route that takes us along the shore of this impressive natural landscape.   The route along the Ullíbarri Gamboa reservoir is one of those routes that attract attention. An environment to take the hiccups,...

Tower of the Varona family, the fortress of Villanañe.

Tower of the Varona family, the fortress of Villanañe.

Get to know the Varona Tower, one of the most beautiful fortified complexes in Araba.   The Tower of the Varona is one of the many attractions with which the Añana group welcomes us. A spectacular building, of military character, which retains most of its offensive...

Bodega Astobiza, the txakoli of Okondo.

Bodega Astobiza, the txakoli of Okondo.

Discover the Astobiza winery, a Txakoli winery that has made us fall in love with its wine, environment and personalized attention.   The Astobiza winery, also known as the Señorío de Astobiza winery, is a medium-large winery located in the village of Okondo, Araba. A...

Bodega El Fabulista, the subway winery of Laguardia.

Bodega El Fabulista, the subway winery of Laguardia.

Meet the subway cellar of Laguardia, a cozy winery in the center of Laguardia.   The subway winery in Laguardia that we present today, El Fabulista, is located under the Samaniego Palace, the birthplace of the famous writer and fabulist Félix Mª Samaniego. A small and cozy...

La casona de Alútiz, Samaniego’s rural house.

La casona de Alútiz, Samaniego’s rural house.

Book your stay at the Alútiz manor house, a rural house located in the heart of the Rioja Alavesa.     La casona de Alútiz is presented to us as a rural house located in Samaniego, which fuses the best of the concepts of hotel and rural house to offer us a captivating...

Village of La Hoya, a jewel of our history.

Village of La Hoya, a jewel of our history.

Visit the village of La Hoya, a small and interesting archaeological site just 5 minutes from Laguardia.   The settlement of La Hoya was between 1200 B.C. and 250 B.C. the urban center of greatest social and economic strength in the area that we know today as the Rioja...

Recreation of the Battle of Vitoria, soldiers invade Gasteiz.

Recreation of the Battle of Vitoria, soldiers invade Gasteiz.

Recreation of the Battle of Vitoria, a historical, international and annual event in the history of Europe.   Every year, the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz dresses up to host the recreation of the Battle of Vitoria, a massive event that makes us travel back in time to 1813. It...

Berganzo water route, a walk through paradise.

Berganzo water route, a walk through paradise.

Discover the Berganzo water route, one of the most beautiful routes in the Basque Country.   The Berganzo water route, "Berganzoko uraren bidea" in Basque, is a circular route that begins and ends in the town of Berganzo. A route that, guided by the course of the Inglares...

Santa Catalina Botanical Garden.

Santa Catalina Botanical Garden.

Discover the Botanical Garden of Santa Catalina, an impressive natural and historical treasure just 12 km from Vitoria-Gasteiz.   The Botanical Garden of Santa Catalina is closed for works. The Botanical Garden of Santa Catalina, also known as the Botanical Garden of...