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How to get here
How to get here
By train:
The Vitoria-Gasteiz train station is located on the south side of the city center, just a 2 minute walk from the university. If you're travelling from Spain, Portugal, or France, this is likely your most convenient way of getting here.
By plane:
Vitoria-Gasteiz has its own airport with a limited number of direct flights from several cities in Spain and elsewhere in Europe, including Brussels (Charleroi) and Milan (Bergamo). Information and tickets for the bus route that connects the airport with the city may be found here.
The largest nearby airport is in Bilbao, which has a more daily flights to a variety of destinations. The airport is about 75 km away from Vitoria-Gasteiz, which can be reached by bus in about an hour and 45 minutes. There is a direct bus line that connects the Bilbao airport with the Vitoria-Gasteiz city center (A3720), but you can also take the bus to the Bilbao Intermodal bus station and get a bus to Vitoria-Gasteiz from there (A3714). The latter option has more frequent service but will of course take slightly longer. Bus tickets for both options may be purchased here.
The conference venue
The conference venue
This year's ConSOLE35 will be held at the Micaela Portilla Research Center, at the Álava Campus of the University of the Basque Country (Justo Vélez de Elorriaga Kalea, 1, 01006 Vitoria-Gasteiz). The building houses the offices and labs for several of our linguistics research groups as well as clasroom and study spaces.
What to do in Vitoria-Gasteiz
What to do in Vitoria-Gasteiz
The Tourist Office has a list of recommendations and ideas for you to make the most of your downtime here.
A city map
Some places you might want to check out include:
St. Mary's Cathedral (Catedral Vieja)
The Cathedral of María Inmaculada (Catedral Nueva)
Artium (Contemporary Art Museum)
If you're looking to go out for a walk and appreciate some of Vitoria-Gasteiz's famous green landscapes (weather permitting), we recommend these areas: Salburua, Olarizu, Paseo La Senda, Bosque de Armentia, Salinas de Añana, Errekaleor, Parque de La Florida.
Here are some tips for getting around the city.
Hungry and looking for a place to eat? The organizing committee recommends:
Pintxos & small bites
Bar Txiki: Great tortilla and other pintxos. Located inside the local market, where you can also buy gourmet gifts (ham, chorizo, chistorra sausage, etc.).
Bar El Siete: Affordable daily menu, as well as pintxos, tapas, and sandwiches. Located in the heart of the city. Great atmosphere on Thursday nights.
Toloño Plaza: A great variety of pintxos. Loated in the Virgen Blanca square.
Berenjenal: Good pintxos and different types of tortillas; also open for lunch.
Jalas-Leku: Great variety of pintxos and many kinds of croquetas.
PerretxiCo: Excellent, well-prepared pintxos. A bit pricey, but worth the visit. They also offer a breakfast menu.
Sagartoki: On the more expensive side, but a great choice for a fancier experience. Their famous egg pintxo (a thin potato pocket with egg yolk inside) is a total hit. You can order it with bacon or truffle (vegetarian option).
Jango: Wide range of pintxos in the city center.
Coffee shops & sweet treats
Aldapa Taberna: One of our favorite spots for a coffee, they make a great cappuccino.
Velvet Bakery: Great café with pastries, muffins, milkshakes, cakes, and cookies, as well as a wide selection of toasts for breakfast.
The Tap: A good option for tea or coffee.
Lulu's Bakery: Located just across the street from the university, offering a variety of Spanish and Middle Eastern sweets.
Amatter Café: Great for coffee, breakfast, or a sweet treat.
Maldito Coffee: Specialty coffee and a variety of pastries (cookies, banana bread, brownies, etc.).
Restaurants
Black Salad: Our favorite vegan restaurant, open only for lunch and takeout. Located near the university (and the conference venue).
Fuxiang: Inexpensive and delicious, with a great selection of authentic traditional Chinese dishes.
Dottor Pizza: Delicious pizzas with authentic Italian ingredients. Also available for takeout.
O Moinho: A Portuguese restaurant just outside the city center. Their octopus and cod dishes will surprise you.
Nalu Poké Vitoria: A good option for a healthy meal. Choose your ingredients and create your own Hawaiian bowl!
El Parral: Highly recommended for its quality, homemade vegetarian cuisine.
Cómeme: Famous for its cheesy nachos and its relaxed and beautiful atmosphere.
Casa Milagro: Great Mexican food located near the university. Try their traditional café de olla!
Bars & breweries
O'Connors Irish Pub: A wide variety of beers with an incredible view of the New Cathedral.
Kitsch: The perfect place to try craft beers in the old part of the city.
Parral: It offers a great atmosphere on Thursday nights.
Dazz: The warm, spacious atmosphere with several sofas makes this bar a good choice when it's cold outside. They often have live music.
Bars on Cuchillería/Aiztogile street "Kutxi": This street in the old part of the city is one of the best places to hang out on Thursday nights. Some of the bars on this street include Hala Bedi, Herriko, Txapeldun, Elizondo, Txapelarri, Garraxi...
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