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CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION MANUALGREEN MEETING CITY

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CONTENTS

6 > Why Vitoria-Gasteiz?

20 > Europa Conference Centre

65 > Villa Suso Palace

77 > Other spaces for meetings and events

97 > Suggestions for social programme and proposed incentives

120 > Practical directory for organizing conferences and events

131 > Accommodation offer

139 > Vitoria-gasteiz, Turismo & Convention Bureau

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A STRATEGICALLY LOCATED CITY

Bilbao: 0 h 57 mins Donostia/San Sebastián: 1 h 16 mins Logroño: 1 h 05 mins Pamplona: 1 h 09 mins Burgos: 1 h 14 mins Santander: 1 h 50 mins Zaragoza: 2 h 28 mins Madrid: 3 h 29 mins Barcelona: 5 h 07 mins

Approximate distances by car

Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Euskadi, enjoys a privileged loca-tion. Occupying an important crossroads, it is a must stop on the north-south peninsular route and is a natural exit towards the Medi-terranean.

The road network connecting the city with Bilbao, Donostia-San Se-bastian and the surrounding com-munities is modern and very safe. The A-1 also runs through Alava, linking Madrid with the rest of Europe and placing Vitoria-Gasteiz less than 4 hours from the capital of Spain.

Its strategic position, its excellent communications and proximity to other capitals make Vitoria-Gas-teiz a magnificent destination and ideal departure point from which to discover the Euskadi.

Occupying an important crossroads, it is a must stop on the north-south peninsular route and is a natural exit towards the Mediterranean, linking Madrid with the rest of Europe by the A-I.

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BILBAO AIRPORT (BIO)

www.aeropuertodebibao.net74 km from Vitoria-Gasteiz – 55 minutesInternational and national flight connections.

VITORIA-GASTEIZ TRAIN STATION

www.adif.es / www.renfe.esIn the centre of Vitoria-Gasteiz. Travel time: Madrid (3 h 50 min. ALVIA)Barcelona (4 h 38 min. ALVIA).* Consult agreement with Renfe to obtain discounts of up to 35%.

VITORIA-GASTEIZ BUS STATION

International and national flight connections. Connected by tram. To Europa Conference Centre (10 min on foot) (7 min by tram).

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WHYVITORIA-GASTEIZ?

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> EUROPEAN GREEN CAPITALWe are the only city in Spain which has the title of European Green Capital and are in the process of obtaining the Biosphere Responsible Tourism Destination certificate, as the top destination in Euskadi.

> COMFORTABLE AND COSYGet around on the bike path, by walking or public transport. Comfortable, safe, warm and passionate: just like the Basque character.

> CAPITALCapital of the Euskadi, it is the location of the Lehendakaritza, the seat of the Presidency of the Basque Country, the Government and the Basque Parliament. A dynamic meeting place of national and international standing.

> CONECTEDStrategic location, close to everything and with good connections. Experience very different feelings without traveling long distances.

> CONFERENCESOur team has more than 25 years of experience in holding conferences and events with a commitment to quality.

> VERSATILEModern equipment, newly renovated (Europe Palace) for large conferences or small meetings at good value. Accommodation and catering at all levels.

> ACCESSIBLEMember of the Accessible Cities Network. FAD European Architecture Prize for accessibility to the Old Quarter (2015) and the Reina Sofía City Accessibility Award (2012).

> WITH ADDED VALUEAn Old Quarter declared a Monumental Site in 1997 with the Cathedral of Santa María, which inspired Ken Follet and was declared a World Heritage Site in 2015 (Interior Northern Camino de Santiago). The Green Belt with wetlands and trails.

> EXQUISITECapital of Gastronomy 2014. Michelin star restaurants, pintxos, gastronomic events, cooking workshops and tastings…

> VIBRANT AND MULTIFACETEDStreet Theatre, International Magic Festival, Jazz Festival, Azkena Rock, Martin Fiz Marathon, Vitoria-Gasteiz Triathlon, FesTVal, the Virgen Blanca Festivities, International Theatre Festival, etc.

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In fact, it is the first Spanish city that was awarded the GEP cer-tification, which guarantees the competitiveness of its businesses and industrial areas and which also won the Green Flag Envi-ronmental Award in 2010.

In addition, the Green Belt of Vitoria-Gasteiz, consisting of seven parks surrounding the city and a total of 47 kilometres of pedestrian and cycle paths (in addition to the other 43 kilome-tres in the city), gives it natural surroundings of high ecological value where you can stroll, ride a bike, go bird watching and enjoying nature a few minutes from the centre of Vitoria.

In this sense, there is easy access to the parks from the heart of the city either on foot, by bi-cycle, city bus or car.

Vitoria-Gasteiz is a fashionable city that is authentic, friendly, green, sustainable, modern, me-dieval and charming.

The green city that is evidenced by the European Green Capital award 2012, obtained thanks to its environmental policy and the commitment and involvement of citizens who are proud of their city. Also, it is in the process of obtaining the Biosphere Respon-sible Tourism Destination as the top destination in Euskadi.

The development of a series of innovative and committed actions in this field as eco-neighbourhoods, the ambitious mobility plan, measures to improve the air quality control of industrial emissions, reduce noise pollution and an entire political awareness of the use of materials used in offices, furni-ture, etc., have contributed to the making of this green city.

Vitoria-Gasteiz is internationally recognized for its biodiversity and inclusion of green spaces in the urban fabric.

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In 2000, the Green Belt was selected by the UN as among the 100 best global perfor-mances at the III International Good Practice Competition for to improve living conditions in cities. Good practices that have been maintained and applied to other areas also during its green "reign".

These practices, and their com-mitment to the future, make it an ideal city for hosting sus-tainable conference events. A sustainable event in a city and surroundings immersed in an environmental culture.

• "Cumbres de Guadarrama" International Prize awarded in the category of "architecture or sustainable urban growth" by the Interior Green Belt Project. 2014.

• European Green Capital 2012.• Reina Sofía City Accessibility Award (2012).• Green Flag Environmental Award 2010.• A Green Belt, selected by the UN from among the 100 best

global performances at the III International Good Practice Competition.

• The first Spanish city to obtain GEP (Green Enterprise Parks) certification.

• A committed sustainable tourism destination, in the process of certification as a Biosphere Responsible Tourism Destination as the top destination in Euskadi.

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Vitoria-Gasteiz Vitoria is the capital of Euskadi, which gives it a dyna-mism and projection at national and international level and a sig-nificant presence in political life.

A successful municipal policy has helped it to keep its balance by combining urbanism, the environ-ment (it was European Green Capi-tal 2012), and social initiatives with first-rate services and a network of sociocultural, civic and sports centres that unite civic life.

The city is the setting for the pass-ing of time. It is Gothic and Re-naissance, Baroque, Neo-Classical, Romantic and avant-garde. In particular, its old quarter is one of the most beautiful and best preserved in Euskadi and northern Spain. It was declared a Monu-mental Site in 1997 and received

An attractive city with a high quality of life thanks to the atmosphere in the streets, careful planning, ease of internal movement, the Green Belt and the approachable character of its inhabitants.

• FADCity and Landscape Award 2015 for improving accessibility to the Old Quarter of Vitoria Gasteiz.

• World Heritage Site award granted by UNESCO to the Santa Maria Cathedral as a monumental milestone framed within the Northern Camino de Santiago. 2015.

• "Cumbres de Guadarrama" International Prize awarded in the category of "architecture or sustainable urban growth" by the Interior Green Belt Project. 2014.

• Spanish Capital of Gastronomy 2014.

• European Green Capital 2012.

• The Old Quarter was declared a Monumental Site in 1997.

the Europa Nostra Award 2010 for the 'Recovery of Vitoria’s forgot-ten walls’ project. Today it opens up a new era in modern buildings and neighbourhoods, with many garden and pedestrian areas, civic centres and leisure, sports and busi-ness facilities.

The atmosphere in the streets, their careful planning, the ease of in-ternal movement, the magnificent surroundings and the approachable character of its inhabitants make it an attractive and safe city with a high quality of life. As well as being renowned for its gastronomy, as it was declared Spanish Capital of Gastronomy in 2014.

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A capital of services and an op-erating centre for business and meetings, the strategic location and complete infrastructure of Vitoria-Gasteiz make this city the ideal place for holding events, conferences and meetings…

Vitoria-Gasteiz has worked in conference activity since 1986 and from its beginnings has main-tained a firm commitment to quality and infrastructures aimed at the professional sector.

EVENTS, CONFEREN-CES AND MEETINGS

The Europa Confer-ence Centre, modern and functional, and the Villa Suso Palace, a beautiful Renais-sance palace located in a medieval setting, are the city’s two confer-ence spaces. Various locations can be added to these for events and meetings.

A functional, innovative, comfortable, spacious and bright building. An icon of sustainable architecture, its transformation follows the Passivhaus Standard that promotes high energy efficiency buildings.

CONFERENCE CENTRE EUROPA

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Europa Conference Centre

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Avda. Gasteiz, 8501009 Vitoria-GasteizTel. (+34) 945 161 520Fax: (+34) 945 228 [email protected]/congresos www.palacioeuropa.org

EUROPA CONFERENCE CENTRE

Europa Conference Centre, opened in 1989, the year of the fall of the Berlin Wall, and remod-elled eco-architecturally in 2015, is the king of Euskadi conference centres and an icon of sustainable architecture.

Strategically located in the city’s most important thoroughfare, the Avenida de Gasteiz, it allows a seamless connection to outside the city and at the same time is located close to the Old Quarter.

The property and building man-agement is local.

GREEN ON THE OUTSIDE.VERTICAL GARDENThe vertical garden covering its facade is a pioneer in the repro-duction of native ecosystems. 1492 m2 of greenery with over 33,000 different varieties of plants from Alava and the Basque Country, which improve insula-tion by 75%, resulting in energy savings.

The large windows are covered by deciduous vines that allow sunlight to enter in winter and protect it from the summer heat.

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GREEN ON THE INSIDE. THE ‘PASSIVHAUS’ CONCEPT* The profound renewal of its interior architecture, an example of good practice, is based on a careful and innovative upgrade of its facilities, an environmen-tal commitment that goes one step further and a clear sign of identity in the field of con-ference hosting. Its model of thermal, acoustic and landscape conditioning with its garden façade (vertical garden) makes it a reference point in sustainable building material.

The new Europa Conference Centre. is a spacious, adaptable and abundant setting with natu-ral light from its skylights and viewpoints. The Europa offers a fully-equipped, modern, versa-tile and comfortable interior. This icon of sustainable and eco-efficient architecture has solar panels, biomass fuel, control sys-tems for CO2 levels, temperature and humidity to provide spaces with maximum comfort.

Its transformation is based on the Passivhaus standard whose purpose is to promote buildings of very high energy efficiency in Spain (buildings with almost zero energy consumption) by publicising the standard.*Passivhaus bases its construc-

tions on five features: high thermal insulation, infiltration control, high efficiency carpentry, design by specialist (PHPP software) and ventilation. In addition, it uses solar energy for better climate conditioning and to reduce energy consumption.

Europa Conference Centre is both part of and the emblem of the inner Green Belt, where the city works and where Vitoria-Gasteiz aims to be structured around the rehabilitation and renovation of buildings, water management, design and man-agement of the urban “green" spaces, the renewal of public space and mobility in the city.

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AUDITORIAMaría de Maeztu AuditoriumFrancisco de Vitoria Auditorium

CONFERENCE ROOMSAvenida RoomGasteiz RoomLa Florida RoomJose Miguel Barandiaran RoomArmentia RoomMicaela Portilla RoomLa Hechicera RoomSorginetxe RoomPrado RoomZabalgana RoomSalburua RoomAyala RoomAngulema Room

MULTIPURPOSE AND/OR EXHIBITION SPACESOlarizu RoomEstíbaliz RoomGreen Capital RoomViewpoint SpaceCentral HallNorth HallExhibition Galleries (Ground Floor)Exhibition Galleries (Mezzanine)

SUPPORT ROOMSCyber cornerAuxiliary Rooms

EUROPA CONFEREN-CE CENTRE SPACES

AUDITORIA

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MARÍA DE MAEZTUAUDITORIUM

750/ 800 people567 m2

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CAPACITY750 / 800 people.

DIMENSIONS567 m2.Stage: 14.50 wide X 5.90 deep.

LOCATIONFirst floor.

MEGAPHONETable (5 microphones).Lectern (2 microphones).2 wireless hand held microphones.2 wireless lapel microphones.

SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION2 simultaneous translation channels.

PROJECTION EQUIPMENT1 motorized screen (800 x 600 cm).1 projector (16,000 lumens HD).3 x 46” monitors on stage. 4 table monitors. INTERNET SERVICE AT SPEAKERS’ TABLEADSL line.

WIFI SERVICEFree 256kbps connection with prior self-registration.

• Ideal venue for plenaries, celebrations or events requiring a stage. Modern and warm thanks to the clear tones of wood in uplifting contrast with the black cover.

• Seating that comes with arm rests for writing.

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FRANCISCO DE VITORIAAUDITORIUM

437 people451 m2

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CAPACITY437 people.

DIMENSIONS451 m2.


MEGAPHONETable (5 microphones).Lectern (2 microphones).2 wireless hand held microphones.2 wireless lapel or headband microphones.


PROJECTION EQUIPMENT1 motorized central screen (3.54 x 3.10 m). 1 projector (8500 lumens HD).2 x 82” side screens for projections.Monitor stand.2 x 19“ tracking monitors at President’s Table.2 DVD recorders.

PRESENTER LASER-POINTER1 presenter laser-pointer.

VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDING EQUIPMENTBaseline recording camera.

INTERNET SERVICE AT SPEAKERS’ TABLEADSL line.

LINE DISTRIBUTOR FOR MEDIA AUDIO6 + 6 outlets in room.12 outlets in the press cabin.


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AVENIDA ROOM

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180 people308 m2

CAPACITY• 180 people theatre seating

and standing. • Versatile and adaptable.

DIMENSIONS308 m2.

LOCATIONSecond floor.

LIGHT Natural light.



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GASTEIZ ROOM

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150 people191 m2

CAPACITY• 150 theatre seating and

90 table seating. • Multipurpose room-

presentations-sessions.

DIMENSIONS191 m2.


MEGAPHONETable (4 microphones).1 wireless hand held microphone.1 wireless lapel microphone or headset.


PROJECTION EQUIPMENT1 motorized screen. (2 x 2 m).1 projector (4,000 lumens HD).2 table monitors.




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LA FLORIDA ROOM

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110 people164 m2

CAPACITY• 110 theatre seating.• Versatile and adaptable.

DIMENSIONS164m2.


LIGHTNatural light.

MEGAPHONETable (2 microphones).1 wireless hand held microphone. 1 wireless lapel microphone or headset.

PROJECTION EQUIPMENT1 monitor for 80“ projection.



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J.M BARANDIARAN ROOM

CAPACITY95 people.

DIMENSIONS89 m2.

LOCATIONGround floor.

MEGAPHONETable (3 microphones).1 wireless hand held microphone.1 wireless lapel microphone or headset.


PROJECTION EQUIPMENT1 motorized screen (3 x 3 m). 1 projector (3,300 lumens HD).





95 people89 m2

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ARMENTIA ROOM

CAPACITY90 theatre seating and 70 table seating.

DIMENSIONS126 m2.


LIGHTNatural light.

PROJECTION EQUIPMENT1 projector (6000 lumens HD).



90 people126 m2

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MICAELA PORTILLA ROOM

CAPACITY85 people.

DIMENSIONS87 m2.


MEGAPHONETable (3 microphones).1 wireless hand held microphone.1 wireless lapel microphone.


PROJECTION EQUIPMENT1 motorized screen (3 x 3 m). 1 projector (3,300 lumens HD).





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85 people87 m2

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LA HECHICERA ROOM

CAPACITY• 80 theatre seating and

60 table seating. • Multipurpose. • Can be divided into

two independent rooms.

DIMENSIONS99 m2.


MEGAPHONETable (2 microphones).1 wireless hand held microphone.


PROJECTION EQUIPMENT1 projector (4,000 lumens HD).1 motorized screen.


LINE DISTRIBUTOR FOR MEDIA AUDIO24 outlets.


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80 people99 m2

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SORGINETXE ROOM

CAPACITY• 70 theatre seating and 50 table seating. • Multipurpose.• Can be divided into

two independent rooms.

DIMENSIONS92 m2.


MEGAPHONETable (2 microphones).1 wireless hand held microphone.

PROJECTION EQUIPMENT2 projectors (4000 lumens HD).2 motorized screens.



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CAPACITY• 40 theatre seating or

20 meeting table. • Multipurpose.

DIMENSIONS77 m2.


PROJECTION EQUIPMENT1 portable projector (3000 lumens HD).



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ZABALGANA ROOM

CAPACITY• 40 theatre seating, 30 table seating

and 25 imperial table. • Multipurpose.• Adaptable. Possible use as an auxiliary

room for the Salburua Room (secreta-riat, lounge, coffee room, etc.)

DIMENSIONS56 m2.


LIGHTNatural light.

PROJECTION EQUIPMENT1 projector (6000 lumens HD).1 motorized screen (2.20 x 1.80 m).1 monitor for 80“ projection.



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30 people85 m2

CAPACITYImperial table. 30 places.

DIMENSIONS82 m2.

LOCATIONSecond floor

LIGHTNatural light.

MEGAPHONE15 debate microphones.

PROJECTION EQUIPMENT4 central computer screens with direct connection.



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25 people51 m2

CAPACITY• Presidential office. • Worktable + meeting table 10 people.

DIMENSIONS51 m2.


LIGHTNatural light.

VIDEO MONITORS26” Receives closed circuit signal: auditorium and rooms.

TELEPHONE SERVICESTelephone line.ADSL line.


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ANGULEMA ROOM

CAPACITY• Technical secretary.• Meeting table 10 people.

DIMENSIONS50 m2.


LIGHTNatural light.


PC COMPUTER WITH INTERNET

TELEPHONE SERVICESTelephone line.ADSL line.


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40 people50 m2

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OLARIZU ROOM

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CAPACITY• 1200 theatre seating and standing.• Versatile and adaptable.

DIMENSIONS1400m2.


LIGHTNatural light.

PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM2 wireless hand held microphones. 2 wireless lapel or headband microphones.

SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION1 simultaneous translation channel.

PROJECTION EQUIPMENT1 projector (20000 lumens HD) and fixed orientation.





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ESTÍBALIZ ROOM

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CAPACITY900 theatre seating and standing.

DIMENSIONS1250 m2.


LIGHTNatural light.

PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMTable (2 microphones). 1 wireless hand held microphone.1 wireless lapel microphone or headset.

SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION1 simultaneous translation channel.

PROJECTION EQUIPMENTPortable projector.



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GREEN CAPITAL ROOM

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CAPACITY• 500 theatre seating and 400 standing.• Versatile and adaptable.

DIMENSIONS580 m2.


PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMLectern (2 microphones).1 wireless hand held microphone.1 wireless lapel microphone or headset.

PROJECTION EQUIPMENT1 portable projector (14,000 lumens HD) with fixed position.



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VIEWPOINT SPACE

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300 people266 m2+annexe areas

CAPACITY• 300 people (standing).• Multipurpose. Break-social

events-coffee-lunch area.

DIMENSIONS266 m2 + annexe areas.


LIGHTNatural light.

PROJECTION EQUIPMENT3 x 50” plasma screens.DVD player.

MEGAPHONE1 wireless hand held microphone.1 cordless headset microphone.


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CENTRAL HALL


LIGHTNatural light.

INFORMATION DESK

4 INFORMATION SCREENS

MEGAPHONEPublic address system for announcements.


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NORTH HALL

CAPACITY500 people (standing).

DIMENSIONS360 m2 + annexe areas.


LIGHTNatural light.

DESKAccreditation and cloakroom.

COUNTER-BAR Catering.


MEGAPHONEPublic address system for announcements.

SERVICIOS TELEFÓNICOSTelephone line.ADSL line.


500 people360 m2+Anexas

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EXHIBITION GALLERIES

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150 people160 m2

108 m2

GROUND FLOOR-160 m2. - Gallery stands.-11 individual current outlets

with protection.

MEZZANINE FLOOR- 108 m2.- Gallery stands.- 6 individual current outlets

with protection.

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Ground floor. Auxiliary rooms.

CYBER CORNER• 6 consultation points with Internet

connection.• Shared printer.


AUXILIARY ROOM 1 Office 1

AUXILIARY ROOM 2 Office 2


SICK BAY

• Work surfaces.• Sink.• Side tables.

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SUMMARY OF SPACES ACCORDING TO DIFFERENT FORMATS

SPACES M2 Banquet Standing UTable

seatingTheatre Seating

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AUDITORIAMaría de Maeztu Auditorium

567 -- -- -- --750-800

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Francisco de Vitoria Auditorium

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CONFERENCE ROOMSAvenida Room 308 -- 180 -- -- 180 yes

Gasteiz Room 191 90 170 45 90 150 --

La Florida Room 164 80 120 45 80 110 yes

Jose Miguel Barandiaran Room

89 -- -- -- -- 95 --

Armentia Room 126 70 100 45 70 90 yes

Micaela Portilla Room 87 -- -- -- -- 85 --

La Hechicera Room 99 60 80 35 60 80 --

Sorginetxe Room 92 50 70 35 50 70 --

Prado Room 77 30 40 25 30 40 --

Zabalgana Room 56 30 40 25 30 40 yes

Salburua Room 85 -- -- 30 -- -- yes

Ayala Room 51 10 -- 10 -- -- yes

Angulema Room 50 40 -- -- -- -- yes

MULTIPURPOSE AND/OR EXHIBITION SPACESOlarizu Room 1400 800 1200 -- 800 1200 yes

Estíbaliz Room 1250 500 900 -- 500 900 yes

Green Capital Room 580 300 400 -- 300 500 --

Viewpoint Space 266 120 300 -- 120 150 yes

Central Hall -- -- -- -- -- -- yes

North Hall 360 -- -- -- -- -- yes

Exhibition Gallery (Ground floor)

160 -- -- -- -- -- yes

Exhibition Gallery (Mezzanine floor)

108 -- -- -- -- -- yes

SUPPORT ROOMSCyber Corner -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Auxiliary Room 1 (Catering Office)

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Auxiliary Room 2 (Catering Office)

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Sick bay -- -- -- -- -- -- --

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ROOM LOCATIONS AND SUMMARYGround floor

Ground floor1 María de Maeztu

Auditorium567 m2 Amphitheatre setting. Fixed seating.

AV support and simultaneous translation. Access to ground floor for speakers and audiences.

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2 J.M Barandiaran Room 89 m2 Fixed seating. AV support and simultaneous translation. --

3 Micaela Portilla Room 87 m2 Fixed seating. AV support and simultaneous translation. --

4 Angulema Room 50 m2 Technical secretary. Closed circuit auditorium. yes

5 Armentia Room 126 m2 Multipurpose hall (meeting area, presentations,etc.) Original space.

yes

6 Central Hall 360 m2 Information desk and meeting area. yes

7 North Hall 360 m2 Accreditation desk and cloakroom. yes

8 Exhibition Galleries 208 m2 Central street area. yes

9 Cyber Corner -- 6 internet consultation points and 1 printer. --

10 Auxiliary RoomsOffice 1, Office 2

--Auxiliary rooms for catering services.Work surfaces, work tables and sink.

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11 Viewpoint Space 266 m2 Own multipurpose room for cocktails and celebrations.Technical equipment: plasma screens. Original space.

yes

12 Olarizu Room 1.400 m2 Multipurpose room for trade fairs, conferences and lunches. Periscopic grandstand (200 pax.) yes

13 Green Capital Room 580 m2 Multipurpose room for trade fairs, conferences and lunches.

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Reception

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b Accreditation desk yes

natural lightGASTEIZ AV.

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First floor

First floor1 Francisco de Vitoria

auditorium451 m2 Amphitheatre setting. Fixed seating.

AV support and simultaneous translation. Access to ground floor for speakers and audiences.

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2 La Florida Room 164 m2 Multipurpose room (meeting area, presentations,world café, etc.). Original space.

yes

3 Prado Room 208 m2 Fixed seating. AV support and simultaneous translation.

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4 Ayala Room 51 m2 Speakers and guests room. Closed circuit auditorium.

yes

5 Exhibition Galleries 51 m2 Central street area. yes

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Second floor1 Estíbaliz Room 1.250 m2 Multipurpose room for trade fairs and

conferences.yes

2 Gasteiz Room 191 m2 Multipurpose room with public address system, AV support and simultaneous translation.

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3 Salburua Room 85 m2 Imperial table. AV support. yes

4 Zabalgana Room 56 m2 Multipurpose room. Projector and screen. yes

5 La Hechicera Room 99 m2 Multipurpose room divisible with panels into two rooms.Technical equipment: PA system, AV support andsimultaneous translation.

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6 Sorginetxe Room 92 m2 Multipurpose room divisible with panels into two rooms.Technical equipment: PA system, AV support.

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7 Avenida Room 308 m2 Multipurpose room with PA system andprojection equipment.

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In the heart of the Old Quarter, next to the medieval city walls, this XVI century Renaissance building was restored in the XX century has up-do-date facilities set amongst charming shops, museums, catering services and heritage features.

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In the heart of the Old Quarter, next to the medieval city walls, is Villa Suso Palace.

A historic landmark building note-worthy for the accessibility work carried out on it in 2016: also includes new support spaces and up-to-date PA systems, projection and translation equipment.

Its stone walls and its history lend it a unique character for the events that are held there.

VILLA SUSO PALACEPlaza del Machete, s/n01001 Vitoria-Gasteiz (Álava)

For information and reservations:Tel. (+34) 945 161 [email protected]/congresos

ADVANTAGES• Specializing in event planning advice.• High technical qualification in human

resources.• Personalized service.• Additional offer: tourist documentation,

visit programmes and activities.• Competitive business sector in conference

services.

FEATURES

• Historic Renaissance building (XVI century) noteworthy its approach to accessibility.

• Technical equipment: PA system, projection and translation.

• Nearby underground parking: Cathedral, Juan de Ayala, Amárica, Dendaraba and Santa Bárbara.

LOCATION

• Medieval Old Quarter. An interesting spot next to the Wall (2010 Europa Nostra Award). In the heart of the city. Charming shopping areas, catering outlets, museums and heri-tage features. Nearby accommodation.

SPACES• Stone Hall (160/180 seats in meeting room).• 1 Additional room (30/40 seats).• Reception area.• Exhibition area.• Courtyard.

Ideal for holding small conferenc-es or meetings requiring a special touch set amongst charming shops, museums, catering services and heritage features. There is parking nearby.

The property and building man-agement is local.

There is parking nearby.

ROOMS AND EXHIBITION SPACE

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CAPACITY160/180 theatre seating or 200 standing.

DIMENSIONS217 m2.


MOBILE STAGE WITH SEATING

SCREENS AND PLAYERS1 motorized screen.1 projector (4,000 lumens HD).Screen lectern.

SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION 2 simultaneous translation channels.

MEGAPHONETable (4 microphones).Lectern (2 microphones).2 wireless hand held microphones.1 Wireless lapel microphone.

VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDING EQUIPMENTReference recording capability.

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MARTÍN DE SALINAS ROOM

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CAPACITY• 30/40 people.• Multipurpose (meeting room,

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Courtyard, Ogival Room and exhibition areas I and IIGround floor and mezzanine floor

FEATURESPossible exhibition-multipurpose area.

DIMENSIONS183 m2.

LOCATIONGround floor and mezzanine floor.

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Pedro Martínez de Álava

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Ground floor1 Ojival Room 22.81 m2 Possible exhibition-multipurpose area. yes

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AV support and simultaneous translation._ _

2 Pedro Martínez de Álava Room 85 m2 Multipurpose. Possible café area. yes

3 Terrace yes

Third floor1 Audio and video technical booth yes

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Conference venues, unique cultural facilities and fully conditioned museums and hotels make up Vitoria-Gasteiz’ MICE offer.

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

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Escoriaza-Esquivel Palace

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SPECIAL CULTURAL FACILITIESEscoriaza-Esquivel PalaceMontehermoso Cultural CentrePrincipal TheatreArtium Basque Museum-Centre of Contemporary ArtBIBAT Fournier Cards and Archaeology MuseumÁlava Museum of Fine ArtCasa del CordónSanta María CathedralAzucarera building

OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST‘Jesús Guridi’ Conservatory of MusicÁlava Technology ParkFernando Buesa ArenaIradier Arena

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A Renaissance palace located in the heart of the medieval al-mond, a few metres from the gothic Santa Maria Cathedral and attached to the wall. Its extraor-dinary plateresque facade and the magnificent cloister with its glass roof gives it a special histor-ical and artistic value. Especially suitable for medium-sized events such as exhibitions, presentations and social events.

ESCORIAZA-ESQUIVEL PALACEFray Zacarías Martínez, 5 and 701001 Vitoria-GasteizTel. (+34) 945 161 [email protected]

ROOMCloister 245 120 150 40 60 120

Chapel 67 -- -- -- -- 40

Bascongada Room

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ESCORIAZA-ESQUIVEL PALACE

A council-owned and managed building, partially rehabilitated.

Nearby underground park-ing: Artium and France IV.

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MONTEHERMOSO CULTURAL CENTREFray Zacarías Martínez, 201001 Vitoria-GasteizTel. (+34) 945 161 830administracionmontehermoso@vitoria-gasteiz.orgwww.montehermoso.net

The centre promotes and distributes contemporary art and culture through an extensive programmes of exhibitions and activities.

It has a total area of 6423 m2, of which 1365 m2 are for the Old Water Tank located in the second basement.

Apart from the spaces dedicated to permanent services (offices, documentation rooms, and multipurpose spaces that host courses, seminars and workshops), there are different rooms that make up a total of 2823 m2 for exhibition. The centre also has 1588m2 of garden, created as a complementary space for public use, where the cafeteria is located. The

architectural uniqueness of its spaces and especially the Ortuño Room, cloister and Water Tank can he highlighted.

A council-owned and managed building.

Nearby underground parking: Artium and France IV.

ROOMCloister 345 -- 150 -- -- 100

Ortuño Room (Events Hall)

138 -- -- -- -- 100

Betolaza Room 102 -- -- -- -- 65

Projection Room 33 -- -- -- -- 15

IT Room 151 -- -- -- -- 25

Salcedo Room 54 15/20 -- -- -- --

Water Tank 825 150 300 -- -- 195

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An Italian-style theatre modelled on the Madrid Zarzuela Theatre opened in 1918. It was renovated in 1992 and hosts the main symphonic music, theatre and dance events in the city.

A council-owned and managed building.

PRINCIPAL THEATRESan Prudencio, 2901005 Vitoria-GasteizTel. (+34) 945 161 [email protected]/teatros

ROOMRoom -- -- -- -- 988

Ambigú -- 988 -- -- --

Nearby underground parking: Dendaraba, Santa Bárbara and Amárica.

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Artium Basque Museum-Centre of Contemporary Art is a museum and cultural activities centre dedicated to collecting, producing, distributing, investigating and transmitting the art of our time. It is located in the centre of Vitoria, next to the Medieval Old Quarter and most dynamic social and economic areas of the city. The museum also forms a cultural hub with the Montehermoso Cultural Centre and the group of museums (BIBAT Fournier Cards and Archaeology Museum and the Museum of Natural Sciences) located in the Old Town.

It offers spaces and services that can be hired to develop different types of acts. The functionality of the architecture of the museum allows you to customize

ARTIUM BASQUE MUSEUM-CENTRE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTFrancia, 2401002 Vitoria-GasteizTel. (+34) 945 209 [email protected]

each celebration: different entrances, rooms with different atmospheres, outdoor activities. The museum is also equipped with a full, state-of-the art range of technical facilities.

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Auditorium 170 -- -- -- --

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seating + 16 pax

Main lobby 230 -- 100 -- -- --

Anteroom 600 150 400 -- -- --

Plaza Room 216 -- 216 -- -- --

Inner plaza (open air space)

2000 -- -- -- -- --

Lower Lobby 290 -- 150 -- -- --

Upper East Room 380 300 400 -- -- 380

Seminar Room 42 -- -- -- -- 20

ARTIUM BASQUE MUSEUM-CENTRE OF CONTEMPORARY ART

Artium has extensive experience in organizing social and corporate events: company events, new product launches, discussion forums, press conferences, business lunches and gala dinners.

It has underground parking: Artium.

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ROOMAuditorium 150 -- -- -- -- 115

Hall 300 -- 150 -- -- --

Courtyard 250 -- 150 -- -- --

Cultural facilities located in the Old Quarter. It includes two styles of architecture with a 250m2 patio: that of the Bendaña Renaissance palace which houses the Álava Fournier Cards Museum and a building which is the latest creation by architect Patxi Mangado, housing the Museum of Archaeology.

In addition to the permanent exhibits, the centre has common spaces: a room for temporary exhibitions, auditorium, library and teaching workshops.

A building owned and managed by Álava Provincial Council.

Nearby underground park-ing: Artium and France. IV.

BIBAT FOURNIER CARDS AND ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUMCuchillería, 5401001 Vitoria-GasteizInformation and bookings: Tel. (+34) 945 203 700 / 945 203 [email protected]

A sumptuous building inspired by the Renaissance palaces, the residence between 1912 and 1916 of the nobility in the new quarter of Victoria, and located near Aju-ria Enea Palace and five minutes from the centre, surrounded by a 1200m2 garden. The hall is an in-teresting space where small events are organized as well as in some permanent exhibition rooms.

A building owned and managed by Álava Provincial Council.

Nearby underground park-ing: Cathedral and Amárica.

ROOMHall and adjacent areas 125 -- 110 -- -- --

Exhibition Room 120-150 -- -- -- -- 60

Garden 1200 -- -- -- -- --

ÁLAVA MUSEUM OF FINE ART.AUGUSTI PALACEPaseo de Fray Francisco, 801007 Vitoria-GasteizInformation and bookings:Tel. (+34) 945 181 918 [email protected]

BIBAT FOURNIER CARDS AND ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM

ÁLAVA MUSEUM OF FINE ART

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CASA DEL CORDÓNLocated in the heart of the Old Quarter, this monumental house of the fifteenth century owes its name to the Franciscan stone cord around one of the entrance archways.

Its interior conceals a polychrome starry vault, which covers the noble room of the tower and remains intact until today. This is one of the few civil buildings that remains.

The Jewish merchant, Juan Sánchez de Bilbao, had it built and it was the temporary residence of illustrious figures such as Philip the Handsome and his wife, Joanna the Mad.

In addition, the building witnessed some of the great events of history. Adriano of Utrecht, for example, received the news of his election as Pope Adriano VI in this house.

This is an example of careful resto-ration work that retains the curious combination of stately and com-mercial house which enables it to hold small gatherings and meetings in a very unique space.

Nearby underground park-ing: Artium, Francia IV and Dendaraba.

CASA DEL CORDÓNC/ Cuchillería,24.01001 Vitoria-Gasteiz.Tel. (+34) 945259 673

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SANTA MARIA CATHEDRALSanta Maria Cathedral is a tourist and cultural centre of the first order. Open for worship in 2014, it has a complete programme of guided visits to tour the bowels of a building with over 800 years of history.

From the crypts to the tower, it is a fully-accessible building for all people.

Furthermore, it also has several adjacent spaces such as the Cathe-dral hostel offering complemen-tary services.

Nearby underground park-ing: Artium and Francia IV.

ROOMPortico 257 200/250

Archaeologists Room

48 50

Hostel Room 22 25/30

Hostel Courtyard 44 50

THE SANTA MARIA CATHEDRALCuchillería 9501001 Vitoria-Gasteiz Tel. (+34) 945 [email protected]

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The old Azucarera factory, restored in 2000, is a symbol of industrial and cultural heritage in Euskadi because of its historical and architectural value.

Located on the Vitoria-Gasteiz Ali Gobeo industrial estate, it occupies an area of 9911 m². It has offices, modular premises and spaces for holding events.

It includes all infrastructure ser-vices for office use.

It has outdoor parking.

EDIFICIO BUILDINGAvda. de los Huetos, 79(Ali Gobeo industrial estate)01010 Vitoria-GasteizTel. (+34) 945 228 [email protected]

AZUCARERA BUILDING

SPACE CAPACITY PAX FEATURESGROUNDFLOORAtrium 462 m2 -- --

Space 2872 m2 -- Open unfurnished space.

2 offices.

Space 3 323 m2 --Open unfurnished space.

2 offices

WEST WINGRoom 1 115 m2 35-40 pax Seated in lecture room.

Room 2 115 m2 20 pax Seated in lecture room.

Room 3 115 m2 18 paxRoom with conference table.

1 office.

Room 4 115 m2 18 pax

Room with 2 conference tables.1 office.

Other conference room for 6 people.

Room 5-1 168 m2 -- --

Room 5-2 148 m2 -- --

Room 7 120 m2 -- --

Mezzanine floor

458 m2 -- --

* It may be possible to use the atrium and Room 1 (detail West Wing), only on weekends.

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ÁLAVA TECHNOLOGY PARKCentral BuildingC/ Hermanos Lumiere,1101510 Vitoria-Gasteiz (Álava)Tel. (+34) 945 010 [email protected]/alava/

ÁLAVA TECHNOLOGY PARK

Álava Technology Park is a landmark business environment, 7 km from Vitoria and where innovative companies or technology-based services are located. It is distinguished by the number of regional flagship com-panies based there and the existence of qualified community relations, from which companies reap the benefits.

‘JESÚS GURIDI’ CONSERVATORY OF MUSICPlaza de la Constitución, 9 01002 Vitoria-GasteizTel. (+34) 945 282 [email protected]

A contemporary building, opened in 1984 and devoted to higher education in music. It is very close to Europa Conference Centre and has an auditorium of 650 seats

A council-owned building.

Underground car park nearby: Vitoria-Gasteiz Bus Station.

Jesús Guridi Auditorium -- -- -- -- -- 650

JESÚS GURIDI CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

A versatile space for generating all kinds of events and meet-ings with up to 500 attendees, equipped with the most advanced technical facilities and a profes-sional and personalized service space. It Includes a 24-hour secu-rity service, reception, communi-cation equipment and a wireless data network.

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FERNANDO BUESA ARENAPortal de Zurbano, 2301013 Vitoria-GasteizTel. (+34) 945 273 [email protected]

It has outdoor parking.

FERNANDO BUESA ARENA

A modern multifunctional facility opened in 2006, designed for use as a bullring and all kinds of events. It has a unique retractable roof which enables it to hold various events throughout the year, such as performances, concerts, trade shows and social events.

IRADIER ARENAPlaza del Renacimiento, 601005 Vitoria-GasteizTel. (+34) 945 161 [email protected]

Enclosure and stands

-- 1059 1589 -- --3,000/ 7832

IRADIER ARENA

It has underground parking: Iradier Arena.

Baskonia basketball team uses Fernando Buesa Arena's multipurpose venue to play its official competition matches. With a capacity of 15,504 spectators, it often hosts national and international sporting events from different disciplines. It is also used for other events such as major exhibitions, concerts or festivals.

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MEETINGS AND EVENTS CENTRENO.

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LARGEST ROOMPARKING

Gran Hotel Lakua ***** 8 940 550 Covered garage

El Caserón **** 2 500 300 Outdoor parking

Hotel Jardines de Uleta Suites **** 11 945 500 Covered garage

NH Canciller Ayala **** 7 722 250 Covered garage

Sercotel Boulevard **** 1 55 55Covered garage and

outside parking

Silken Ciudad de Vitoria **** 9 490 400 Covered garage

AC General Álava by Marriott *** 5 89 65 Covered garage

Holiday Inn Express *** 1 15 15 Outdoor parking

Hotel Gobeo Park *** 3 155 155 Covered garage

Hotel Palacio de Elorriaga *** 7 915 400 Outdoor parking

Parador de Argómaniz **** 4 210 100 Outdoor parking

In the final section of 'Accommodation’ you can find useful information from these hotels.

PROPOSALS FOR

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Vitoria-Gasteiz and its surroundings have all the necessary ingredients to ensure a quality social programme.

Innovative ideas for incentives put into practise to the letter, combining a visit to the main cultural resources, with adventure, fun, food, sport and nature... A range of services for small groups to complete the event with unique experiences.

VITORIA-GASTEIZ CONVENTION BUREAU EUROPA CONFERENCE CENTREAvda. de Gasteiz, 8501009 Vitoria-GasteizTel. (+34) 945 161 520Fax. (+34) 945 228 [email protected]/congresos

When requesting information and booking your social activities program, please contact:

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> CULTURAL• Vitoria-Gasteiz: green, stone and food.• Old Quarter: the Almond, the Cathedral and the Wall. • Be Basque.• Music in the jazz capital.• Abracadabra.• Dance to the sound of swing!

> DE NATURALEZA• Birding – watching birds.• The Green Belt: on foot, by bike or tourist tricycle.

> ASSETS AND SPORT• Walking & running through the green city.• Basketball in one of the best halls in Europe.• Touch the sky.• On pilgrimage to Santiago via Vitoria.

> FOOD AND DRINK• Our 'must' gastronomic restaurants, cider houses and grills.• Let’s go on the pintxos.• Gastronomic events agenda.• We love sweets.• Aprons on: cooking workshops.

> ÁLAVA 100% NATURAL EXPERIENCE• Rioja Alavesa Wine Route.• Álava Txakoli Route.• Salt worker for a day in the Añana Salt Valley.• The home of Chancellor Ayala.• Golfing in a Natural Park.• The Camino de Santiago via Álava.


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The Salburua wetlands and Ataria Interpretation Centre with its suspended viewpoint show you the green dimension of the city on a ride aboard a tourist tricycle with driver.

Nature is just a few minutes away from the centre to the more historical side in the Old Quarter with a visit Santa Maria Cathe-dral. A source of inspiration for great writers like Ken Follett or Paulo Coelho, it was declared a World Heritage Site in 2015 in the context of the Interior Northern Camino de Santiago.

To conclude, another key feature of Vitoria: food and drink, with a cooking show and workshop where you will end up tasting all the dishes.

VITORIA-GASTEIZ: GREEN, STONE AND FOOD

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OLD QUARTER: THE ALMOND, THE CATHEDRAL AND THE WALLOur Old Quarter is almond shaped and has many styles. Gothic in its beautiful churches, Renaissance in its palaces, ba-roque facades, and even neoclas-sical in Arquillos de Olaguibel. It is also modern, with brightly coloured murals that adorn some of its facades. There you can visit the Santa Maria Cathedral, declared a World Heritage site in 2015 in the context of the Interior Northern Camino de Santiago and the Wall, winner of the Europa Nostra Award for the recovery of cultural heritage in 2010, and which protected the hill of the old city. Walk the streets and get lost in its vibrant shops, pintxo bars, restaurants and businesses which reflect a new Old Quarter.

The rhythmic and musical clash of sticks with wooden planks in the txalaparta, the improvised verses sung in Basque by the bertsolaris or singers, the harmonic steps of Basque dances or the passion of the Basque against the court. Experience our Basque culture in first person with scheduled workshops.

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MUSIC IN THE JAZZ CAPITALA Jazz capital since 1976 when the first Festival was held. Each edition musters the most prestigious musi-cians in July.

Now you can enjoy a small concert on stage at the Principal Theatre where Jazz XXI Century is held, get started with any of the instru-ments and feel the jazz beating in the city.

ABRACADABRATo the sound of Abracadara, the brain disbelieves what our eyes see: how is that possible? Learn one of the most suggestive magic tricks and be surprised with a small-group magic session.

If your visit is in September and coincides with the International Magialdia Magic Festival hosted by the city, enjoy it in every square and shop window.

¡BAILA SWING!You love it when you see it and think you can’t do it. Now you can try. Get a real swing dance class at group level and enjoy the music and dancing.

In June, Gastroswing is held in the city, so you can put into practice what you have learned in different concerts and workshops.

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BIRDING WATCHING BIRDSImagine connecting with Nature through birds.

Watch them guided by an expert in wetlands within the city, the Ullibarri-Gamboa reservoir or the valleys and mountains looking towards the Mediterranean. You have the option to visit them on foot or by bicycle.

Walking, feeling the wind in your face whilst riding a bike or enjoy-ing the scenery by taking a tourist tricycle with driver are three op-tions to discover the Green Belt of Vitoria-Gasteiz.

Where Nature blends urban spaces and is the reason for this being the European Green Capital with the top position in Europe where consolidated green areas area are concerned.

A stop on the way is Ataria, the Salburua Wetlands Interpretation Centre. Visit it and do not forget to observe the wetlands from the top of the suspended viewpoint.

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WALKING & RUNNING THROUGH THE GREEN CITY

Staying at the European Green Capital means you can go walk-ing or running and find yourself surrounded by parks and natural areas.

Throughout the city there are planned urban greenways ideal for putting on your shoes and going out to enjoy walking or running . An initiative coordi-nated with hotels, which allows programmed routes with direc-

tions and times between 30 and 60 minutes to begin at establish-ments in Vitoria-Gasteiz.

The athlete Martin Fiz, winner of the Prince of Asturias Award for Sports in 1997, runs regularly in the El Prado park with the Span-ish marathon team: go running with him and the other runners.

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BASKETBALL IN ONE OF THE BEST HALLS IN EUROPEEnjoy the magic of basketball in one of the best halls in Europe, with its capacity for 15,000 spec-tators.

Attend the amazing spectacle of a match at Buesa Arena in pitch-side seats next to your favourite players. You can also visit the VIP lounge where you can enjoy deli-cious catering.

Up and away in a hot air balloon soaring through the city and region.

A unique experience in which you will touch the sky and get a dif-ferent perspective on Vitoria and places as special as the Izki area, Rioja Alavesa, etc.

This experience is subject to weather conditions.

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The Camino de Santiago crosses the city from east to southwest and you can see it on the golden shells that appear on the street pavements.

Guided by the Álava Association of the Camino de Santiago, you will feel like a pilgrim following the footprints towards Santiago and discovering the rewards of the route though Vitoria, espe-cially in the Old Quarter.

The hostel for visitors and pil-grims at the foot Santa Maria Cathedral, declared a World Heri-tage Site in 2015, in the context of the Interior Northern Camino de Santiago, allows you to share experiences with other travellers.

ON PILGRIMAGE TO SANTIAGO VIA VITORIA

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OUR 'MUST'GASTRONOMIC RESTAURANTS, CIDER HOUSES AND GRILLSÁlava’s cuisine is based on seasonal pro-duce. Try our 'must' cuisine in the city’s restaurants, grills and cider houses.

They form part of the traditional dishes or the most advanced culinary cre-ations.

Perretxikos (St George's mushrooms).

Snails. Products bearing the distinctive Eusko Label (vegetables, potatoes, meat, honey). Salt from the Añana Salt Valley. Idiazabal cheese. Álava Rioja wine. Designation of Origin Txakoli, “Arabako Txakolina” (young white wine). Álava pinto bean.


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Participate in the tradition of hav-ing a drink through the down-town streets and the Old Quarter by following a pintxos route, (miniature authentic delicacies) with the route itself revealing the heritage and history of the city.

They are irresistible at the counters of numerous bars and restaurants, and accompanied by a wine from Rioja Alavesa, a Designation of Origin Txakoli, “Arabako Txako-lina”, Basque cider or Álava beer.

LET’S GO HAVE SOME PINTXOSThere is also another way to enjoy pintxos and that is "going for pintxo-pote".

Vitoria-Gasteiz is a pioneer of this trend that has been exported to other provinces.

There are over 20 routes starting around the city with prices for a drink and pintxo at between 1 and 2.5 €. Go ahead and try them.

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• Zaldiaran Restaurant: * Michelin Star.

• Josean Merino, of the “perretxiCo”: Innovation Award and Jury Special Distinction Award in the VIII 2013 Pintxos Championship of Basque County and Award for 'Best Pintxos Bar and Tapas of Spain 2011', in the XIII Best of Alicante Cuisine Conference.

• Senen Gonzalez of Sagartoki Tapas Bar-Restaurant, XII "Spanish Omelette - The Best of Gastronomy” Championship Winner (2010).

> ÁLAVA PINTXO CELEBRATION WEEK

The hoteliers of the city and province offer the best creations in their bars that week to qualify for awards for the best pintxos in Álava. Quality produce and pintxos in a good atmosphere.

Date: Septemberwww.semanadelpintxo.com

> ÁLAVA CASSEROLE WEEK AND ÁLAVA RIOJA WINE

Dozens of participating establishments display their mini casserole dishes with the slogan 'Traditional and Creative Food' to appreciate and promote traditional gastronomic formula.

Date: Decemberwww.semanacazuelita.com

> ARDOARABA TASTE STREET. GRAN FIESTA ENOGASTRONÓMICA.

Álava Rioja wines, ciders and txakolis, accompanied by high-end culinary creations and pintxos can be sampled at this international-flavoured event, held throughout the city in tents and more than 80 hotel establishments.

Date: December Bank Holiday

In September and December you will also find...

Check menus in restaurants, tapas bars, etc. in:

• 'Food & Wine, an exquisite city guide', and www.vitoria-gasteiz.org/turismo


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Chokoreeto-La Peña Dulce, Goya, The Tradesmen and Sosoaga open their workrooms for you so that you can see exactly where their delicious sweets are created.

Thanks to the Álava Association of Artisan Confectioners, this des-sert route is a unique opportunity to visit and sample their artisan craft made of flour, chocolates and sugar.

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> MAMIA

A comprehensive project focus-sing on bread and cuisine.As its creators say, "the crumb, the essence, the bakery in public view, no gimmicks. A place to smell, see, taste and learn, where bread is the star.“

In the same space in the neigh-bourhood of San Martin, a work-shop, shop and teaching room for culinary creation come together.

www.facebook.com/ogimamia/

> THE MARKET

Its eno-gastronomic teaching room, located on the second floor of the building, is a space dedi-cated to culinary promotion and training with a modern kitchen and 15 employees, plus an adja-cent multipurpose room. Without doubt, a teaching room in the middle of the 12,000m2 of the mar-ket with its fresh, quality produce.

The urban gardens of its multi-purpose terrace also act as an eno-gastronomic teaching room.

On facebook “Mercado de Abastos”

APRONS ON: COOKING WORKSHOPS

> SHOW COOKING IN CATERING SCHOOLS

Euskadi cannot be understood without its cuisine. Therefore hotel schools in the city offer the opportunity to learn at first hand the secrets of our most traditional and modern cuisine.

A participatory session in which the pairing of the famous Álava Rioja and Txakoli wines is a must.

www.hosteleriagamarra.comwww.egibide.org


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> SU ALAI

They teach all kinds of cookery classes: beginners, advanced, cake making, vegetarian, rice, fresh pasta… Cooking for kids, Team-building, cooking party…

It doesn’t matter if you've never handled a frying pan in your life or on the other hand if you are the best at making a crème brûlée: they put on activities tailor made for the needs of the client.

www.sualai.com

> 'SAL Y COCINA'

On the premise that it costs the same to do things right as to do them badly and that this applies to food, they offer cooking work-shops for preparing various dishes that are enjoyed in class. The courses are for all levels, including children.

www.salycocina.com

> 'ON EGIN' COOKING ACADEMY

At this academy you can discover the world of food and drink with an extensive catalogue of courses and workshops to develop your skills in the kitchen.

Their motto is that "cooking is an art: it is not taught but transmit-ted" and with this they want to convey their passion for cook-ing. Beginners, advanced, ex-press cooking, signature cuisine, pintxos, casseroles and home-made cake making courses.

www.academia-on-egin.es

> DELICIOUS SWEETS À LA CARTE

A centre with a warm welcome, where in addition to tasting their pastries with cakes, cupcakes, pastries and muffins in their caf-eteria, you can learn how to cook them.

Products for celiacs, diabetics, lactose intolerance and gluten.

www.dulcesgloriosos.sociosg.com

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The vineyards of Álava Rioja live in harmony with the medieval villages, the traditional under-ground fretwork and avant-garde architecture of wineries designed by famous architects like Gehry, Calatrava, Aspiazu or Maziéres.

Visit or enjoy a typical lunch at a winery, tasting their internation-ally recognised wines and enjoy-ing an unusual landscape at the foot of the majestic Sierra de Can-tabria. Álava Rioja is a pleasure.

www.rutadelvinoderiojaalavesa.com

Txakoli is a light, fruity, slightly sparkling wine with an acidic and refreshing touch, with its own Designation of Origin, and whose vines grow in places of great beauty. Immerse yourself in their culture of txakoli with a journey through its wineries.

The Txakoli Routewww.aiaraldea.org/es/descubre-el-valle/ruta-del-txakoli

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Through its programme of guided tours, the Añana Salt Valley (Sali-nas de Añana, Álava) allows you to discover this outdoor monu-ment with thousands of years of history, and has received the Europa Nostra Award 2015. You will discover the restoration work of this cultural landscape in the midst of a rehabilitation process and the different types of salt and artisan production.

Chefs Aduriz, Atxa, Berasategui and Subijana, amongst others, extol its high gastronomic value and have their own salt beds in the valley.

Inside one of the salt production beds and roller in hand, you will feel like a real salt farmer. Also, afterwards you can enjoy the salt spa, which recalls the baths of the salt farmers in salt brine, or take part in a tasting to appreciate the different qualities and tastes of salt stalagmites, sea salt and salt with arbequina oil.

SALT WORKER FOR A DAY IN THE AÑANA SALT VALLEY

Delve into the home of Chan-cellor Ayala, forerunner of the Renaissance, poet, chronicler of four kings, diplomat, warrior and royal adviser.

Visit the monumental site of Quejana with the Tower-Chapel of Virgen of Cabello, theChurch of San Juan Bautista and the XIV-century fortified built by Chan-cellor Ayala, now a museum of sacred art.

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Vitoria-Gasteiz is sheltered by natural parks of Valderejo, Gorbeia and Izki.

In the latter you can play golf on an 18-hole course designed by Severiano Ballesteros, with its wide fairways surrounded by oaks and holly.

GOLFING IN A NATURAL PARK

Humid woods, endless plains, rural landscapes, Romanesque buildings such as the Armentia Basilica (from the twelfth cen-tury), the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Estibaliz, Gaceo and Alaiza, the old quarter of Salvatierra… The shell of Santiago will accompany you on your journey.

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Vitoria is 45 minutes from Bilbao and just over an hour from Donostia-San Sebastián.

POST-CONFERENCE

A diverse, attractive and welcom-ing city. In addition to the Gug-genheim Museum, its streets are home to the Museum of Fine Arts, the Euskalduna Palace, the Maritime Museum, the Arriaga Theatre, the Museum of Sacred Art, the Plaza Nueva, the Basque Museum, the Bizkaia Bridge or Hanging Bridge of Portugalete (declared a World Heritage Site) and the Old Quarter, to enjoy Bilbao’s cuisine.

Bilbao has also become a leading centre for select shops and busi-nesses. A culturally active city, with events that occur through-out the year, such as the BBK Live Festival or the Bilbao Inter-national Documentary and Short Film Festival.

Gipuzkoa's capital tastes of pintxos and world famous haute cuisine, breathes cinema and culture (Euro-pean Capital of Culture 2016) and opens to the sea on pristine beaches like La Concha. A place that has giv-en birth to artists like Paco Rabanne or Chillida, and in whose creations beats the character of Donostia-San Sebastián.

In the cultural arena, home to the San Telmo Museum, the Eureka Zientzia Museoa or the Cristobal Balenciaga Museum in the nearby Getaria.

To this can be added events that have already become genuine clas-sics, such as the San Sebastián Inter-national Film Festival or Jazzaldia.

DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIÁN

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PCO COMPANIES AND TRAVEL AGENCIES (Professional Conference Organizers)

RECEPTIVE TOURISM COMPANIES

CONGRESS ASSISTANTS

TOURIST GUIDES

TRANSLATORS, INTERPRETERS AND SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETING

CATERING

HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT SCHOOLS

STAGE, STRUCTURES, MARQUEES, STANDS, MOUNTS AND FURNITURE HIRE

AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT RENTAL

LABELLING OF BANNERS AND SIGNS

CAR RENTAL WITH DRIVER

AIR TAXI

GIFTS AND SCREEN PRINTED ADVERTISING PRODUCTS

TYPICAL GIFTS FROM VITORIA-GASTEIZ

SOCIAL PROGRAMME

Wine tasting and wine routesDramatized dinnersDramatized visits to the Old QuarterActive tourism companiesGolf in Vitoria-GasteizGolf in ÁlavaA bird’s eye viewTricycle rental with driverSports centres

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PCO COMPANIES AND TRAVEL AGENCIES (Professional Conference Organizers)

AKIMU, Tourism ProjectsTel. 945 297 004 / 626 495 [email protected]

ARBAT, Management and CommunicationHerrería, 3101001 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 292 370675 861 155 / 675 886 [email protected]

BEINKE, Tourism and Cultural ProjectsPintor Pablo Uranga, 12 bajo01008 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 218 178 / 639 343 [email protected]

Ciudadano Kane ComunicaciónHerminio Madinabeitia, 2201006 Vitoria-GasteizTel: 649 973 369 / 945 232 [email protected]

FIDELIZA - GRUPO XABIDE -Mondragón, 1101013 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 253 [email protected]

GOLF DREAMS EUSKADILandazuri, 5 2º Izq.01008 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 630 075 [email protected]

INUA VIAJA | ORGANIZAValladolid, 2 1º E01002 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 256 459 / 656 731 795 [email protected]

K MEETINGSÁlava Technology Park.Hnos. Lumiere, 11 Central Building. Ofic. 7 01510 Miñano (Álava)Tel. 945 297 016 / 616 742 [email protected]

PRISMAGLOBALFrancisco Javier de Landaburu, 7001010 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 003 [email protected]

VIAJES ECUADORAvda. Gasteiz, 3401008 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 132 [email protected]

VIAJES EL CORTE INGLÉSDonosti, 3101010 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 197 [email protected]

RECEPTIVE TOURISM COMPANIES

AGROTRAVELJoaquín Collar, 8 bajo01002 Vitoria-Gasteiz Tel. 945 251 [email protected]

ALAVITALas Escuelas, 10 Of. 1401001 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 635 723 [email protected]

GOLF DREAMS EUSKADILandazuri, 5 2º Izq.01008 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 630 075 [email protected]

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CONGRESS ASSISTANTS

AZAFATAS GASTEIZTel. 945 56 00 40 / 619 18 31 [email protected]

KALEARTEPaseo de la Iliada, 28 – 2 BTel. 945 101 070 / 717 164 [email protected]

K MEETINGSÁlava Technology ParkHnos. Lumiere, 11Edificio Central Ofic. 701510 Miñano (Álava)Tel. 945 297 016 / 616 742 [email protected]

TOURIST GUIDES

AITOR DELGADO TOURSTel. 687 476 [email protected]

EUSKADI GUIDE BUREAURioja, 19 – 3º A01005 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 629 468 [email protected]

[email protected]

GUÍAS ARTEAPortal del Rey, 6 – 1º dcha.01001 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 148 794 / 619 601 [email protected]

KALEARTEPaseo de la Iliada, 28 – 2 BTel. 945 101 070 / 717 164 [email protected]

MAIDER ECHEVARRIA TOURSTel. 618 964 [email protected]

TRANSLATORS, INTERPRETERS AND SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETING

ARABAKO GORRAK (Sign language)Palencia, 6 bajo01002 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 286 [email protected]@telefonica.net

ESAN TraduccionesPostas, 18 – 3º Oficina 601001 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 148 718 / 661 221 [email protected]

GDS Traductores e IntérpretesObdulio López de Uralde, 6 bajo Izda.01008 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 200 829 / 649 733 [email protected]


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NENA Translation ServicesPintor Pablo Uranga, 1 bajo01008 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 261 533 / 639 722 [email protected]

ON-GLOBALNueva Dentro, 33 A bajo01001 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 068 [email protected]

ZADORCercas Bajas, 1501001 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 234 895 / 636 960 510info@zador-language-services.comwww.zador-language-services.com

CATERING

ALTAIR-ABADIA CateringPedro Asúa, 35 – 37 (A)01008 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 246 [email protected]

Catering ARIMENDIHotel Jardines de Uleta SuitesUleta, 101007 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 133 [email protected]

ALABOCA CateringPortal de Bergara 4, Pabellón 13 01013 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 202 863 / 669 845 913 [email protected]

HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT SCHOOLS

ESCUELA DE HOSTELERIA EGIBIDE MENDIZORROTZAPlaza Amadeo García Salazar, 201007 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 010 [email protected]

ESCUELA DE HOSTELERIA GAMARRAPresagana, 1 bajo01013 Gamarra Mayor (Vitoria-Gasteiz)Tel. 945 258 [email protected]

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EVENTOKITZurrupitieta, 13 Pol. Ind. Jundiz01015 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 003 322 / 688 626 [email protected]

LANKIDE Servicios empresarialesKapelamendi, 7 Pol. Ind. Gamarra01013 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 275 377 / 609 442 [email protected]

ZEPPELINGasteizbidea, 41 bajo01240 Alegría/Dulantzi (Araba/Álava)Tel. 629 347 344 / 609 136 426 [email protected]

AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT RENTAL

AIDAZU AUDIOVISUALESAvda. de los Huetos, 50 Pabellón 401010 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 218 707 / 609 409 [email protected]

REG TELECOMUNICACIÓNDomingo Beltrán, 2301012 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 229 [email protected]

LABELLING OF BANNERS AND SIGNS

ALDATUMiranda de Ebro, 2–4 bajo01003 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 254 [email protected]

ARBEX DIGITAPRINTVenta de la Estrella, 6 – Pabellón 11701006 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 233 [email protected]

EPS Agencia de Comunicación e impresión digitalHerminio Madinabeitia, 18 – Pab. 301006 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 214 [email protected]

ESTUDIOS URIARTEPortal de Gamarra, 7 – Pab. 21(Next to the Shell garage)01013 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 121 [email protected]

JF50 INTERSEFER GASTEIZ, S.L.Fueros, 41 2º Dcha.01005 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 122 410 / 670 992 [email protected]

OKETA RotulaciónAvda. del Cantábrico, 12 – Pabellón 801013 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 259 014 / 688 613 [email protected]


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Rótulos BASTIDAAvda. del Cantábrico, 12 Pabellón 4601013 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 282 [email protected]

Rótulos ROABarratxi, 12 – Pabellón 1901013 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 280 842 / 656 782 355 / 656 782 [email protected]@rotulosroa.com

ROTUPRIX TextosArkatxa, 1 – Pabellón 1B01006 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 157 [email protected]

SAN MARTÍN Impresión digitalArgentina, 3 bajo01009 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 224 499 / 650 452 [email protected]

SERIGRAFÍA ÁLAVA, S.A.Portal de Gamarra, 4401013 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 257 999 / 945 257 [email protected]

SISTEMAS ARCOSan Antonio, 1601005 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 232 [email protected]

K MEETINGSÁlava Technology ParkHnos. Lumiere, 11Edificio Central Ofic. 701510 Miñano (Álava)Tel. 945 297 016 / 616 742 [email protected]

LEGO 2021Pintor Tomás Alfaro, 1501008 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 266 [email protected]

CAR RENTAL WITH DRIVER

GRUPO CELEDÓNFederico Baraibar, 34 bajo01003 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 619 455 [email protected]

SERCOLUXPortal de Gamarra, 11 – Pabellón 301013 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 276 969 / 629 468 [email protected]

AEROTAXI

NORDJET AIRLINES Aerotaxi y vuelto charterForonda Airport Passenger Terminal01196 Foronda (Álava)Tel. 945 163 670 / 618 331 462 (H24)[email protected]

GIFTS AND SCREEN PRINTED ADVERTISING PRODUCTS

DELFíN Promotions and MarketingCorrería, 7501001 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 121 [email protected]

D-REGALOSan Antonio, 28 4º B01005 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 141 517 / 622 556 [email protected]

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TYPICAL GIFTS FROM VITORIA-GASTEIZ

GUEREÑUPlaza General Loma, 501001 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 134 673

Cuchillería, 4101001 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 260 [email protected]

NONBAITMateo de Moraza, 101001 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 232 [email protected]

SOCIAL PROGRAMME

Wine tasting and wine routes

CATAVINUM (Wine school)Gabriel Aresti, 2 bajo01010 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 175 466 / 615 736 [email protected]

UNIÓN DE COSECHEROS DE RIOJA ALAVESA WINE CELLARSancho El Sabio, 2001008 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 220 [email protected]

EGUREN UGARTE WINE CELLARPlaza de AbastosJesús Guridi, s/n01004 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 28 76 [email protected]

THABUCA WINE TOURSMayor, 401330 Labastida (Álava)Tel. 945 331 [email protected]


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Dramatized dinners

EL PORTALÓNCorrería, 151Tel. 945 142 755reservas@restauranteelportalon.comwww.restauranteelportalon.comDates: From October to June.

Dramatized visits to the Old Quarter

VITORIA-GASTEIZ TOURIST OFFICEPlaza de España, 101001 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 161 [email protected]/turismo

Active tourism companies

AVENTURA SOBRÓNCarretera A-2122 01423 Sobrón (Álava)Tel. 945 359 [email protected]

Golf in Vitoria-Gasteiz

URBAN GOLF SEMINARIOCamino de Santa Teresa, s/n01008 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 218 [email protected]

GOLF JUNDIZPaduleta, 3001015 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 357 [email protected]

Golf in Álava

CLUB GOLF DE LARRABEA, S.A.Ctra. de Landa, s/n01170 Legutiano (Álava)Tel. 945 465 [email protected]

COMPLEJO IZKI GOLFUrturi Golf Course01119 Urturi (Álava)Tel. 945 378 [email protected]

ZUIA CLUB DE GOLFAltube Sports Area01139 Altube (Álava)Tel. 945 430 922 / 615 782 [email protected]

A bird’s eye view

ALAVA EN GLOBOZapatería, 16 3º01001 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 607 429 [email protected]

LIGHT AIRCRAFT FLIGHTSAeroclub Heraclio AlfaroAeropuerto de Vitoria-Gasteiz, s/n01196 Foronda (Álava)Tel. 607 801 585www.aeroclubvitoria.net

Tricycle rental with driver

ADBIKERSRamón y Cajal, 9 2º01007 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 638 452 494 [email protected]

Running

VITORIA EN ZAPATILLASTel: 688 843 [email protected]

Sports centres

GAMARRA SPORTS COMPLEXBarrachi, 39 A01013 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 161 528

MENDIZORROTZA SPORTS COMPLEXJosé Luis Compañón, 101007 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 945 161 068

BAKH Baskonia Sports Centre and Ice RinkPaseo de la Biosfera, 201013 Vitoria-GasteizTel. 902 440 110 [email protected]

OFFERACCOMMODATION

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ACCOMMODA-TION OFFERThe city has an excellent network of hotel accom-modation and unique establishments.

In Vitoria-Gasteiz the number of beds is greater than 3600, with hotels from 1 to 5 stars.

In the vicinity of the city we can find an inn and a campsite for 250 people. The city boasts outstand-ing quality in apartment hotels and apartments.

In addition, Vitoria-Gasteiz has a unique hostel with 90 beds. Álava province offers rural accommodation of unquestionable quality and charm.

CATEGORY NO. ROOMS NO. SEATS

***** Hotels 147 282

**** Hotels 517 1084

*** Hotels 298 576

** Hotels 310 667

* Hotels 104 179

** Guesthouses 101 165

* Guesthouses 65 105

Apartments 185 547

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> HOTELS

Gran Hotel Lakua *****Tarragona, 8Tel. 945 181 000www.granhotelakua.com

El Caserón ****Hospitaleros, 7Tel. 945 230 048www.elcaseron.net

NH Canciller Ayala ****Ramón y Cajal, 5Tel. 945 130 000www.nh-hoteles.com

Sercotel Boulevard ****Zaramaga, 3Tel. 945 180 400www.boulevardvitoriahotel.com

Silken Ciudad de Vitoria ****Portal de Castilla, 8Tel. 945 141 100www.silken-ciudadvitoria.com

Hotel Jardines de Uleta Suites****Uleta, 1Tel. 945 133 131www.jardinesdeuleta.com

Abba Jazz Vitoria ***Florida, 7 Tel. 945 101 346www.abbajazzvitoriahotel.com

AC General Álava by Marriott ***Avda. de Gasteiz, 79Tel. 945 215 000www.ac-hoteles.com

Hotel Araba***Avenida de los Huetos, 17Tel. 945 222 669www.restaurantearaba.com/hotel

Hotel Gobeo Park ***Avda. de los Huetos, 48Tel. 945 199 000www.gobeopark.com

Holiday Inn Express ***Paduleta, 59Tel. 945 194 400www.hiexpress.com

Hotel Palacio de Elorriaga ***Elorriaga, 15Tel. 945 263 616 www.hotelpalacioelorriaga.com

Apartahotel Jardínes de Aristi**Portal de Zurbano, 2Distrito de SalburuaTel. 945 205 478www.jardinesdearisti.com

Hotel Centro Vitoria **Pasaje del General Álava, s/nTel. 945 138 245www.hotelcentrovitoria.com

Dato **Dato, 28Tel. 945 147 230www.hoteldato.com

Desiderio **Colegio San Prudencio, 2Tel. 945 251 700www.hoteldesiderio.es

Hotel El Coto**Principal, 7 (Lermanda)Tel. 945 291 252www.hotelelcoto.es

Duque de Wellington **Duque de Wellington, 14Tel. 945 175 707www.hotelesenvitoria.com

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Achuri *Rioja, 11Tel. 945 255 800

Amarica *Florida, 11Tel. 945 130 506www.hotelamarica.com

Hotel Barrachi *Barrachi, 6Tel. 945 273 200www.hotelbarrachi.es

Hotel Gorbea *Teodoro González de Zárate, 50Tel. 945 144 926www.hotelgorbea.com

La Bilbaína *Prudencio María Verástegui, 2Tel. 945 254 400www.labilbaina.es

> APARTMENTSDream Park ApartmentsAvda. Bruselas, 8Tel. 945 334 205 / 619 371 454www.apartamentosdreampark.com

Ibaiondo I y II ApartmentsDuque de Wellington, 50 ATel. 619 371 454

Irenaz ApartmentsHondarribia, 1 con Duque de WellingtonTel. 945 104 104www.irenazvitoria.com

Milenio ApartmentsPamplona-Iruña, 23Tel. 945 175 866

San Fermín ApartmentsPamplona, 45Tel. 945 175 866www.aparta mentossanfermin.com

> HOSTELAlbergue de la Catedral de Santa MaríaCuchillería, 87Tel. 945 275 955 www.alberguecatedral.com

> BED & BREAKFASTLa Casa de los ArquillosLos Arquillos, 1-2ºTel. 945 151 259www.lacasadelosarquillos.com

> RURAL ACCOMMODATIONAgroturismo AbaieneaAbaienea (Aríñez)Arínez, 30Tel. 945 290 640 / 656 758 673www.abaienea.es

Agroturismo ArkaiaArkaia 13 C (Arkaia)Tel. 635 733 704www.agroturismoarkaia.com

Apartamentos ruralesCasas de AmaritaAmárita, 30 (Amárita)Tel. 945 299 956 / 639 038 953www.amarita.net

Casa Rural Los HuetosHueto Arriba, 34 (Hueto Arriba)Tel. 649 470 473

Camping de IbaiaCtra. N 102 (Zuazo de Vitoria)Tel. 945 147 620www.campingibaia.com

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Escoriaza-Esquivel PalaceMontehermoso Cultural CentrePrincipal TheatreArtium Basque Museum-Centre of Contemporary ArtBIBATÁlava Museum of Fine ArtCasa del CordónSanta María Cathedral

Azucarera Building‘Jesús Guridi’ Conservatory of MusicÁlava Technology ParkFernando Buesa ArenaIradier Arena

Europa Conference CentreVilla Suso Palace

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Europa Conference Centre

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> HOTELSGran Hotel Lakua *****El Caserón ****NH Canciller Ayala ****Sercotel Boulevard **** Silken Ciudad de Vitoria ****Hotel Jardines de Uleta Suites ****Abba Jazz Vitoria ***AC General Álava by Marriott ***Hotel Araba***Hotel Gobeo Park ***Holiday Inn Express ***Hotel Palacio de Elorriaga ***Apartahotel Jardínes de Aristi**Hotel Centro Vitoria **Dato **Desiderio **Hotel El Coto**Duque de Wellington **Achuri *Amarica *Hotel Barrachi *Hotel Gorbea *La Bilbaína *Dream Park ApartmentsIbaiondo I y II ApartmentsIrenaz ApartmentsMilenio ApartmentsSan Fermín Apartments

> HOSTELSAlbergue de la Catedral de Santa María

> BED & BREAKFASTLa Casa de los Arquillos

> RURAL ACCOMMODATIONAgroturismo AbaieneaAgroturismo ArkaiaApartamentos rurales Casas de AmaritaCasa Rural Los HuetosCamping de Ibaia

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TOURIST AND CONFERENCE SERVICESVITORIA-GASTEIZ TURISMO & CONVENTION BUREAU

Plaza de España, 101001 Vitoria-Gasteiz (Álava/ Spain)Tel. (+34) 945 161 598Fax. (+34) 945 161 [email protected]/turismo

EUROPA CONFERENCE CENTRE

Avda. de Gasteiz, 8501009 Vitoria-Gasteiz (Álava/ Spain)Tel. (+34) 945 161 520Fax. (+34) 945 228 [email protected]/congresoswww.palacioeuropa.org

> CITY PROMOTION• Attending tourism trade fairs and

conferences.• Tourism presentations.• Advertising media.• Fam-trips.• Interagency coordination.

> CONFERENCE OFFICE• Gestión del Europa Palacio

de Congresos y Exposiciones y Palacio de Villa Suso:– Event monitoring.– Calendar of occupation.– Room design.– Technical equipment.– Customer Support.

• Advice to organizers.• Preparation of customized

incentive programmes.• Distribution of city resources.• Direct communication with

conference sectors of the city.• Development of specific offers.

Conference Office CONVENTION BUREAU

TOURIST OFFICE

> TOURIST OFFICE• Municipal Tourist Office

Management:– Tourism resources databases.– State information files.– Euskadi information files.

• Directly related to the tourism sector of the city.

• Attention to individual, local or foreign customer.

• Tourist information points for relevant events.

• Information on promotional activities.

• Tourism promotion.

> PUBLICATIONS• Design publications (content:

tourism, conference, cultural, sports...)

• Publication and distribution of publications.

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LOCATION

• City centre.

• Main thoroughfare.

• Commercial area, with hotel accommodation, cafeterias and restaurants.

• In communication with the main routes into the city from Burgos, Madrid, Bilbao, Donostia-San Sebastián, Pamplona and Zaragoza.

ADVANTAGES

• Specializing in event planning advice.

• High technical qualification in human resources.

• Personalized service.

• Additional offer: tourist documentation, visit programmes and activities.

• Competitive business sector in conference services.

SPACES

• Auditorium for 800 people, halls for 150 people, adaptable rooms from 20 to 150 people, viewpoint space for social events and banquets up to 350 people, technical office, VIP lounge and gallery exhibitions.

• Events up to 1200 people.

• Multipurpose and / or exhibition spaces, lunches for 300-800 people, technical exhibitions, trade fairs, plenaries 800-1000 people, etc.

FEATURES

• A spacious, adaptable, functional and comfortable with building plenty of natural light .

• Complete technical services: PA system, projection, translation, Wi-Fi throughout the Palace and videoconferencing.

ADVANTAGES OF EUROPA CONFE-RENCE CENTRE

> 25 years of professional-ism and experience in con-ference and event hosting.

> Architecture that is sustainable and unique, with its spectacular vertical garden.

> Adaptable spaces for dif-ferent formats: ‘world café’, ‘workshop’, tributes,presentations, round tables, improvisations, shows...High Quality technical and professional services.

> Maximum comfort in facilities: natural light, interior streets, informal meeting places...Value at a highly competi-tive rate.

> Single window: The Conference and Tourism Office is located in the Palace itself. Comprehensive information.

> Central location and with great communications. Tram stop at the foot of the building, next to the bus station...

> More than 20 meeting rooms, from 25 to 1200 people, and more than 3000 m2 for events and exhibi-tions.

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Published by: Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council.Original idea: Vitoria-Gasteiz Tourism & Convention Bureau.Design and Layout: Beinke, Tourism and Cultural ProjectsPhotography: Photographic Archive of the Basque Government, “Jesús Guridi” Conservatory of Music, Daniel Llano, Dena Flows, erredehierro, Valle Salado de Añana Foundation, Jaizki Fontaneda, Josu Izarra, Quintas Fotógrafos.Edition: April 2016.

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