Vitoria's Green Ring
Vitoria's Green Ring is a network of parks, forests, and walking paths that circle the city in an irregular shape. It connects different areas including Armentia, Salburua, Zabalgana, and Olarizu, offering wide, well-maintained trails for walkers and cyclists across many kilometers.
Beginning in the 1990s, the city launched a major renewal project to protect nature damaged by rapid expansion. Key efforts included restoring forests, wetlands, and the Zadorra River, which led to recognition as Europe's Green Capital in 2010.
The Green Ring is woven into daily life in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Residents and visitors use the paths for walking, cycling, and gathering with friends, making these spaces a social hub where community activities blend with nature.
The Green Ring is easily accessible on foot or by bike from almost any point in the city center. The paths vary from flat to hilly sections, with benches and rest spots placed regularly throughout for visitors to pause and relax.
The historic village of Armentia holds the Romanesque Church of San Prudencio, a remnant of early religious and trade centers. Prehistoric ruins of Castro de Kutzemendi in Olarizu further reveal settlement remains thousands of years old, demonstrating the region's long human history.
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