Convenient tourism office located in Plaza de España, just a block away from the plaza of la Virgen…read moreBlanca. They had lots of maps, brochures, information on the area, as well as a small souvenir shop. There were people on site to answer questions, but all I needed was a city map. The place was large, clean and very inviting.

The Plaza de la Virgen Blanca or Plaza Vieja is the main meeting place in Vitoria…read more It is located between the neighborhoods of Casco Viejo and Ensanche. It is surrounded by white houses and in the center of the square there is a monument in memory of the Battle of Vitoria (1813), an episode of the War of Independence. There's also a vegetable sculpture with the name of the city, that makes it one of the most photographed landmarks in the city. The square gets lit up very nicely at night. There are dozens of cafes, restaurants, pintxo bars, stores and businesses around.

Every major city in Spain has a central market, this one is the one in Vitoria Gasteiz…read more There are several dozen stands selling the best meats, fish, fruits and vegetables in the area. There are also some prepared and gourmet food stands where you can immerse yourself with the fragrances of Rioja wines, Txakoli or Idiazabal cheeses. The fresh meat and fish stands are well set up so the smell does not overpower the area nor the nearby food or market stands. It's located about 10 min walk from the Old City.