SpainVitoria-Gasteiz (Spanish: [biˈtoɾja ɣasˈtejθ]; Basque: [bitoɾia ɣas̺teis̻]; also historically spelled Vittoria in English) is the seat of government and the capital city of the Basque Country and of the province of Álava in northern Spain. It holds the autonomous community's House of Parliament, the headquarters of the Government, and the Lehendakari's official residency. The municipality—which comprises not only the city but also the mainly agricultural lands of 63 villages around—is the largest in the Basque Country, with a total area of 276.96 square kilometres (106.93 sq mi). With a population of 260,402 as of 2025, it is also the 2nd most populous city in the Basque Country, as well as the 17th-largest in Spain.
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Climate in Vitoria Gasteiz
Best time to visit: Jun–Sep
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Day trips and nearby cities from Vitoria Gasteiz
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Vitoria Gasteiz; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripLogrono
Spain
46 km≈ 55 min
Day tripBilbao
Spain
51 km≈ 1 h
Day tripBarakaldo
Spain
56 km≈ 1 h 5 min
Day tripDonostia San Sebastian
Spain
77 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripPamplona
Spain
84 km≈ 1 h 35 min
Day tripBurgos
Spain
101 km≈ 1 h 35 min
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Santander
Spain
115 km≈ 1 h 50 min
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Pau
France
194 km≈ 3 h
From Vitoria Gasteiz you can reach Logrono (46 km), Bilbao (51 km), Barakaldo (56 km), Donostia San Sebastian (77 km) and Pamplona (84 km) in about 55 min to 1 h 35 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Vitoria Gasteiz
The most pleasant months are Jun to Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 9°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.