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The Green Belt

The city is surrounded by a greenbelt that has allowed the city to integrate with its natural surroundings. You will find all the information you need at this web site: greenbelt.vitoria-gasteiz.org and at the web site of the Environmental Studies Centre.

We have prepared a number of itineraries to do on foot or by bicycle.

Salburua Park

This is situated to the east, on the outskirts of Vitoria-Gasteiz, and contains an ecosystem of unquestionable ecological value. Many years ago, Salburua was formed by a large number of lakes, which were drained during the 19th and 20 centuries for farming. Today, almost 200 hectares have been restored.

You can see deer and a small colony of European mink, a species that is in danger of extinction and whose survival is one of the priority objectives of the park management. Salburua also has:

- A Nature Interpretation Centre.
- A Park Information Point.
- On Lake Zurbano, there is a remotely controlled camera for viewing wildlife.
- Guided visits are organised.
- There is a free bicycle lending service.
- A bird observatory.
- A large network of walkways.
- A number of sitting areas.

Here you have the detailed walk

The Forest of Armentia

This area of woodland is situated to the southeast of the city centre and joins the Green Ring to the Mountains of Vitoria It contains a network of pathways that you can explore on horseback, by bicycle or on foot.
Here you have the detailed walk

Zabalgana Park

Located to the west of the city, this park is of special significance as it has been the subject of major restoration work to transform a highly degraded area into a green space containing small lakes, meadows and small hills. It is a magnificent ecological refuge for wild flora and fauna in a highly developed area. It offers a series of signposted itineraries for pedestrians and cyclists as well as sitting areas.
Here you have the detailed walk

Olarizu Park

This is situated to the south of the city and traditionally is a place where many inhabitants of the city go for walks. It is also the site of a popular procession and fair. The fields and hill are crowned by the emblematic cross of Olarizu. The entire area is crisscrossed by pathways for pedestrians and cyclists. This park contains the so-called Casa de la Dehesa, today the headquarters of the Environmental Studies Centre (CEA).
Here you have the detailed walk

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