Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain's first urban ecotourism destination
Ecotourist Commitment
Vitoria-Gasteiz has the Salburua Wetlands, which belong to the NATURA 2000 NETWORK. They are one of the pillars of the city's green ring, the result of one of the best examples of environmental restoration in Europe. The space, of high ecological and landscape value, protects the urban area from floods in a natural way and has been fundamental in the appointment of the European Green Capital. They are a unique example of nature integrated into the city.
It is not merely a space of high natural value, but can contribute to strengthening the local economic fabric, through the promotion of the tourism sector and the development of ecotourism, with the particularity of doing so in an urban environment.
It is not merely a space of high natural value, but can contribute to strengthening the local economic fabric, through the promotion of the tourism sector and the development of ecotourism, with the particularity of doing so in an urban environment.
A Green Belt, 171 kilometers of bike lanes and a sustainable philosophy
Vitoria-Gasteiz
A romantic garden created in 1820, wetlands of international importance and 42 square meters of green areas per inhabitant. These are just some of the natural attractions of Vitoria-Gasteiz, an icon of sustainability.
If you are looking for a compact city in which to walk, cycle, hike or run, the capital of the Basque Country will fit into your plans like a glove. A good example of this is its 171 kilometers of bike lanes, which make it a comfortable city to move around by bike.
Vitoria-Gasteiz is a city where you can enjoy nature and learn about sustainability. Its balanced growth, its quality urban planning and its growing concern for the environment and people's well-being are the basis on which it has projected its sustainable city model, centered on the principles of: efficient land consumption, social cohesion, human biodiversity, sustainable mobility, quality public space and efficiency of the urban system.
If you are looking for a compact city in which to walk, cycle, hike or run, the capital of the Basque Country will fit into your plans like a glove. A good example of this is its 171 kilometers of bike lanes, which make it a comfortable city to move around by bike.
Vitoria-Gasteiz is a city where you can enjoy nature and learn about sustainability. Its balanced growth, its quality urban planning and its growing concern for the environment and people's well-being are the basis on which it has projected its sustainable city model, centered on the principles of: efficient land consumption, social cohesion, human biodiversity, sustainable mobility, quality public space and efficiency of the urban system.
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