Vitoria: On the Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim Road

Vitoria was once a major port of call along the Santiago de Compostela pilgrim trail which ran from Saint Adrian's Tunnel to the River Ebro.

From 12th and 13th century onwards, many pilgrims opted for this alternativeto the Navarran route, mainly because it was the safer choice.

The Medieval Quarter in Vitoria conserves evidence of devotion to St. James the apostle: calle Nuestra Señora del Cabello, Santa María Parish Church, remains of the old Santa María