Welcome to Vitoria
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Located in the northeast of Spain, Vitoria is the capital of the Basque country and has more open space per capita than anywhere else in Spain. With its forty parks and plethora of forests, it has one of the best standards of living in Europe. Home to the best preserved medieval old quarter of the Basque region, designated a "historical site" since 1997, Vitoria has then adapted its aesthetic tradition to contemporary styles of architecture. For a region that is legendary for its fiestas and celebrations, Vitoria will certainly not disappoint you!
Facts
| Population | 220 000 |
| Currency | 1 Euro = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Most shops are open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 13:30 and from 16:00 to 20:00. The department stores remain open at lunch time and open on Saturday morning and afternoon. |
| Website | www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/turismo www.gospain.org www.alavaincoming.com |
| Newspapers | The Daily Herald is the main daily newspaper on the island, while other publications include Le Pelican, St Martins Week magazine, St Maarten Nature Magazine and St Maarten Events. |
| Emergency numbers | 112 Ertzaintza (Autonomous Basque Police) responds to all emergency calls. |
| Tourist information | Municipal Tourist Office Plaza General Loma, s/n. 01005 Victoria-Gasteiz Tel: +34 945 16 15 98 / 99 www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/turismo turismo@vitoria-gasteiz.org |
