Cycle Touring in Spain

10 BIKE-FRIENDLY CITIES

VITORIA-GASTEIZ Explore this Basque city by bike, with itsmediaeval constructions, Renaissance mansions and its extensive green areas. With the exception of the historic centre, located on a hill, the terrain is flat. You can cycle safely in the centre using their network of bike lanes and explore the surrounding areas following the cycle touring itineraries. You'll find beautiful natural landscapes like the parks of Salburua and Zabalgana , and the Armentia forest : the paths running through them will take you past lakes, wetlands, pastures and gentle hills. If you want to take a tour of all the parks around the city, head for the Anillo Verde , or "green ring". You can do it with the whole family, as the difficulty level is average-low.

a a PLAZA DE LA VIRGEN BLANCA SQUARE VITORIA

b b VITORIA

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