Gasteiz
Vitoria-Gasteiz is the capital of the province of Álava and of the Basque Country in northern Spain, with around 242 thousand inhabitants. Known as European Green Capital 2012, it attracts visitors with numerous monuments such as the Gothic cathedral of Santa María and the Renaissance Escoriaza-Esquibel palace. The city also offers museums, including the Museo de Naipes with its unique collection of playing cards. A temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers makes spring and summer the best time to visit.
