Vitoria, Pamplona and a beautiful waterfall along the way

On leaving Bilbao, you can already see the predominant green colour of the area with forests, mountain ranges and ravines.
Wear comfortable shoes, sun cream and a coat, if it is waterproof, all the better. The route includes short hikes, it tends to rain a lot, and the region's climate is cool in winter and when the sun goes down in summer.

The car park to go to the waterfall is on the side of the A-2521 road between Murguia and Orduña. It is free of charge and access is signposted along the route.

The geography of the terrain with ravines where watercourses flow allows the formation of waterfalls such as Goiuri, whose waterfall is over 100 metres high. If you want to see the waterfall with a strong volume of water, you have to go after it rains in the area.
To get there from the car park is very easy and takes less than 15 minutes. The viewpoint is mounted on a metal structure, so it is also safe for children.

Parking to reach the historic centre of Vitoria in a matter of five minutes on foot, visit the points of interest and continue on to Pamplona.

A perfectly designed tour with a guided visit of the cathedral to see this Gothic masterpiece and, at the same time, learn about the history of Vitoria.
The tour begins with a video explaining the origins and restoration of the church over more than 20 years. It then goes through the crypt, the vault, and the chapels, before going upstairs and touring the exterior of the upper part of the church.
You can also climb to the bell tower, which is highly recommended. It can be done with a panoramic lift. From the top you can see Vitoria and in the background the so-called Llanada Alavesa.
Open Hours: Guided tours of the tower and the Cathedral: from 10:00 to 18:00. Guided tours must be booked on the official website of Santa Maria Cathedral.

The murals painted on different buildings in the city centre are a distinctive feature of Vitoria. The most famous is El Triunfo (The Triumph), which recalls the painting El Tramposo (The Cheater). It depicts a card game in which a man tries to cheat the lady Vitoria. But she is disarticulated by the people, represented by the servant girl, who warns her of the trap.
It symbolises the triumph of the people over corruption.
Nearby is the mural La Noche Más Corta (The Shortest Night), representing the bonfires of San Juan and the festival that revolves around it.

It's mainly a bar with very well-prepared pinchos, although they also offer raciones and tostas (toasts).
There are three pinchos that you must order here: the salmon carpaccio with honey and mustard, the Iberian baby squid in their vegetable garden, and the cod with piquillo cream and potato foam, three real delights!
For dessert the chocolate fondant is a sweet delicacy.
Open Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 13:00 - 20:00.

It houses the Town Hall building with its very marked neoclassical style.
Leaving through one of the arches is the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, one of Vitoria's postcards, where there is a green sign with the letters of the city and the monument to the Battle of Vitoria.
Both squares are very busy both day and night, as it is surrounded by numerous bars and cafés.

After the visit to the centre of Vitoria, it's time to pick up the car and continue on our way to Pamplona, with a stop in the outskirts of Vitoria to visit a historical site.

Surrounded by gardens, the only part of the monastery that can be visited is the Romanesque church, where the image of the Virgin of Estíbaliz is carved.
There is also an Interpretation Centre of Romanesque architecture in Álava, ideal for learning more about this architectural style.
Open Hours: All days: 8:00 - 20:00.

Parking to leave the car for the rest of the day. The next day, after visiting the points of interest and sleeping in the historic centre of Pamplona, picked it up to continue on your way.

Internationally famous for the San Fermín festival, the bullring can be visited with an audio guide or guided tours.
Not only you will walk around the bullring, but you can also visit places such as the chapel where the bullfighters pray, the horse yard and the pens where the bulls are kept. For complete information, there are videos about the great fiesta of San Fermín and the mystique of the bull run.
Open Hours: Opening times and days vary according to the time of year. Consult the Feria del Toro website.

This large square is located in what used to be the castle.
Its symbols are the pavilion in the centre and the colourful façades of the buildings that delimit the perimeter of the square.
Sit on a bench and contemplate the surroundings, a meeting point for locals and tourists day and night.

One of the things to do in Pamplona is to relive San Fermines with the route along which the running of the bulls takes place.
It is almost a kilometre where the bullfight passes by the Town Hall and the famous Mercaderes curve, and then ends in the bullring. The walk is ideal for getting to know the historic centre of the city.
From the 7th to the 14th of July, the time of San Fermin, all these streets are fenced off and full of people, so the panorama changes completely.

Restaurant with elaborate dishes and a good wine cellar in the historic centre of Pamplona. The assortment of pinchos is complemented by fish and meat dishes.
If you want to try a speciality of the house, ask for La Gamberra, a prawn and leek croquette with crispy shrimp and panko.
Open Hours: Sunday to Thursday: 9:00 - 0:00. Friday and Saturday: 9:00 - 2:30.

The hotel has preserved the premises where it is located, a former monastery. Breakfast in what was once part of this historic building is magnificent.
The rooms have a modern style and are characterised by their spaciousness. There is also a terrace for outdoor dining.
If you don't want to use the car during your visit to Pamplona, it is ideal as it is just metres from the cathedral and other places of interest.