Vitoria Shopping

In the 18th and early 19th centuries almost 60% of the inhabitants of Vitoria were engaged in traditional craftwork where craftsmen worked in streets that bear the names of the medieval crafts guilds. These can still be seen today with many workshops still in operation.

If you are interested in the local markets then our guide to markets in Vitoria will tell you where and when they are held.

 

The traditional small shops in the town centre are now located on Calle Dato where you will find "kutxas" chests, carved musical instruments, silverware and traditional Basque pottery. You will also find the famous Fournier playing cards and a number of antiques shops. Local foods include wines of the Rioja Alavesa, Idiazabal cheese or txakoli.

In Vitoria city centre there are several cake shops that go back more than 100 years, such as Confitería Hueto, Sosoaga, Goya and La Peña Dulce which sell "vasquitos y nesquitas", truffles, traditional nougat, "goxuas", crystallised fruit and Gasteiz cake.

There are two new shopping malls north of Vitoria Bilbao road: El Boulevard and Centro Comercial, Lakua Duque de Wellingtong, 6.

 

If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at Vitoria Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.

We also provide information on sporting and leisure amenities in Vitoria in our Vitoria Area Guide which includes the best Vitoria Shopping Areas, Vitoria Markets, Vitoria Golf Courses, recommended Vitoria Restaurants and Vitoria Local Attractions