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Stay a little longer... around the capital of the Álava region

fans. You can also follow one of the many Vías Verdes (Green Trails), specially prepared paths and horse trails through the geographical highlights of the Álava region. One unforgettable route is that of the now disused Anglo-Vasco-Navarro railway, which used to link Vitoria-Gasteiz with Estella and Oñati. You can follow the trail on a bicycle and it will take you to Antoñana. Nearby, next to the Izki Natural Park , you have access to golf , horse riding and fishing. Something you won't find anywhere else is the wonder of the Salinas de Añana salt marshes. Take your shoes off to paddle in the waters from which salt has been extracted for centuries. The Valle Salado has been declared a National Historic Monument

t he region's capital is full of opportunities… A few extra days would allow you to enjoy all of the green, cultural and sporting activities on offer… For starters, the city offers a vibrant museum scene. The wide range of natural delights on offer around the wetlands of Salburua need no more than a pair of binoculars to observe the behaviour of the multitude of birdlife that stop here to rest on their long migrations across Europe. And if music is your thing, in Vitoria- Gasteiz you are spoilt for choice: the International Jazz Festival, the Classical Music Week and the Azkena Rock Festival are just a few examples.

The route around the Anillo Verde (Green Belt) that circles the capital is a great place to start to discover some of the immense Natural Parks of Gorbeia, Valderejo, Izki and Urkiola. If you decide to scale Gorbea Mountain, you might like to know that the cross that marks its peak is one of the most visited places by the mountain's many

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