Old Town (medieval quarter)

Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

Features medieval landmarks and winding streets with quaint squares, home to the Cathedral of Santa María.

Places in Old Town (medieval quarter)

Michelin-starred Vitoria restaurants A range of Michelin-starred restaurants reflecting the city's strong Basque gastronomic reputation.
Old Town Basque eateries Restaurants throughout the medieval quarter serving traditional Basque cuisine.
Old Town square cafes Cafes throughout the quaint squares of the medieval Old Town.
Old Town evening bars Bars throughout the medieval quarter, popular for evening drinks near the cathedral.

Best time to visit: May to September offers pleasant weather for exploring the verdant parks and medieval Old Town.
Getting around: Vitoria-Gasteiz's Old Town is compact and walkable, with the city's extensive green spaces connected by pedestrian and cycling paths.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: Spanish and Basque. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Vitoria-Gasteiz's dining scene continues to draw on its Basque culinary heritage, with the Gasteiz Artium contemporary art museum's extensive collection of over 1,500 works reflecting a city increasingly recognised for cultural sophistication alongside its Green Capital environmental reputation.

Armentia neighbourhood — Home to lively bars serving traditional pintxos.
Green Capital parks district — Home to the vast Forest of Oyarzun and the city's verdant parks and gardens.