Vitoria-Gasteiz: Capital of the Basque Country
Located in the middle of the Alavesa Plain, our city has always been a hub of communications, an open route and bridge between Europe and the rest of the peninsula.
It is located less than one hour from Bilbao, one hour from Pamplona, two hours from Santander, three hours from Zaragoza and less than four hours from Madrid.
Practical information
Why is Vitoria one of the “Best of the world” National Geographic travel destinations?
The Basque capital stands out for having a fascinating history, as well as a cultural DNA that extends throughout the city.
Selected by the Viajes National Geographic editorial office in the Culture & History category, this city has been standing out for years for its way of understanding sustainability, but also for having been able to endow its green urbanism with many works of art and with a cultural program or the height of the great metropolises of the country.
FESTIVAL VENUES
Teatro Principal Antzokia
Mendizorrotza
The Mendizorrotza Sports Center has hosted some of the most memorable concerts of the Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival. The space has a capacity for 4,000 people. The entrances to the enclosure are located in Plaza Amadeo García de Salazar, in front of the parking area.