Vitoria-Gasteiz

Parks and nature in Vitoria-Gasteiz

Parks and Nature Escapes

Vitoria-Gasteiz, a European Green Capital, is defined by its Anillo Verde (Green Belt). This selection features the 19th-century French-style Florida Park and the expansive Salburua wetlands, home to the Arcaute pond and specialized bird observation points like Los Fresnos. The list also includes the meadows of Armentia and several peaks in the Montes de Vitoria range, alongside natural springs and marshes that support the region's diverse ecosystem.

Parks and Nature Escapes — Map

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A

Florida parkea/Parque de la Florida

Created in 1820, this central 19th-century French-style park functions as a botanical garden with over 90 plant species and statues of Spanish kings.

B

Ramon Fernandez de Pierola Apeizpikuaren lorategiak/Jardines Obispo Ramón Fernández de Piérola

Located next to the Cathedral of Mary Immaculate, these gardens feature the bronze 'Iguana' sculpture and landscaped paths in the city center.

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C

Armentiako zelaiak/Campas de Armentia

Extensive meadows surrounding the Romanesque Basilica of San Prudencio, serving as a gateway to the Armentia forest trails.

D

Kurutzmendi

A 616-meter peak located in the Montes de Vitoria range south of the city.

E

San Miguel

A peak in the Montes de Vitoria range offering views across the Alavese countryside.

F

Saimendi

A summit in the Montes de Vitoria area, part of the natural southern border of the Vitoria basin.

G

Arkautiko urmaela/Estanque de Arcaute

A key lagoon within the Salburua wetlands, known for its population of European mink and herds of red deer.

H

Estanque

Small water body located on the eastern edge of the city near Arkaia.

I

Los Fresnos

Bird observatory in the Salburua wetlands, positioned for viewing aquatic birds and deer in the Arcaute lagoon.

J

Mataukolarra

Marshland area forming part of the Salburua wetland ecosystem.

K

Charca de Arratzua

Small lake located in the rural area north of Vitoria-Gasteiz near the village of Arratzua-Ubarrundia.

L

Txaparkako Iturria

Natural spring and drinking water source located in the mountains south of the city.

M

Fuente de Orgazi

Spring providing drinking water located near the village of Otazu.

N

Irua Iturria

Natural spring located in the northern rural outskirts near the Zadorra river.

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