Debagoiena Gastronomic Conferences GIPUZKOA

Between March and April of 2009 Debagoiena arranged its first Gastronomic Conferences and following the success, the region in Gipuzkoa has decided to hold the second edition. Nine restaurants are to take part: Baster Alde (Aretxabaleta), Hilarion and Santa Ana (Arrasate/Mondragón), Lasa (Bergara), Hotel Mendigoia (Eskoriatza), Soran (Leintz Gatzaga) and Etxe-Aundi, Goiko Benta and Soraluze (Oñati). Throughout July, each restaurant will be serving special menus consisting of two starters, two main dishes –half portions- and dessert. The menus also include txakoli white wine, cider, wine and coffee, where season products and cod play an important role.

Naturally, those attending will get to know in situ how the products are elaborated. Tours have been arranged to the tinned fruit and vegetable company Jakion, the Salt Museum in Leintz Gatzaga, Gomiztegi cooperative in Arantzazu and Lapatza ecological farming country house in Antzuola.

Apart from all these options, the activities to show the visitors around the most emblematic spots of the region are still running. Thus, those who approach will have the chance to visit Oñati University, Arrikrutz caves, the sanctuary of Arantzazu and Ibarraundi museum, among others.

This is an unparalleled way to approach Debagoiena and taste its delicious gastronomy.

European Juggling Convention VITORIA-GASTEIZ - ALAVA

This summer Vitoria will be paying tribute to the circus world at the BEC. The trade fair grounds will host the 32nd European Juggling Convention from July 4th to 12th. Eight intense days focusing on juggling and varied circus disciplines where there will not be room for boredom. Obviously, a wide range of activities has been arranged on the occasion of the show: workshops, concerts, children's activities, improvisations, tournaments of hockey by monocycles, volley clubs and endless surprises. Thus, Vitoria will become the European capital of juggling to the children's and the elderly's delight. The city's unparalleled location –easy access- and its wide offer of venues and equipment have been the reasons to choose Vitoria as the headquarters of the festival.

Artists such as Loco Brusca, Antonio Álvarez and the circus schools Carampa and Rogelio River are just a few of the names who will be showing their skills in a event that looks as spectacular as massively-attended. As to music, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, a band fusing jazz and ska, is due to perform on July 11th.

An over-86,000-square-metre venue located in Mendizabala is the hub of the appointment. There, three camping areas will be established on a large surface area willing to host several marquees and an open-air zone where to enjoy the most extraordinary shows –fire juggling, aerial exhibitions… Other settings chosen to play host to activities are Palacio Europa Convention Centre, Mendizorroza pavilion, Alava's Campus and Plaza Nueva and Plaza de los Fueros Squares.

Galarleiz Alpine Marathon ZALLA - BIZKAIA

Galarleiz marathon was not held last year. Following the gap, the start point of the 14th Galarleiz Alpine Marathon will be San Pelayo on July 19th, and as in previous editions, the marathon holds three categories: Trail running race, Foot race and Mountain biking.

Among the marathon runners, the first three men and women to qualify in Foot race and Mountain biking will be awarded a trophy. As to the Trail running race trophy, five men and five women who get close to the stipulated time will get it. In addition, all the participants will get the official Galarleiz Alpine Marathon medal.

To finish, all those who want to participate in the race must be present at Zalla Zine-Antzokia on July 18th. Numbers and chips will be available from 4pm to 9pm. Racers who will not be able to approach on Saturday will have the chance to pick them up in San Pelayo, the start point.

Uribe Kosta: Palaces and Beaches (GORLIZ; GETXO; PLENTZIA; SOPELANA - BIZKAIA)

The Right Bank of the Ibaizabal Estuary is stately and residential. Palaces and small mansions decorate this route that ends at the lighthouse of Gorliz.