Estanque de Arriaga-Botánico de Santa Catalina

It is proposed to carry out a bike ride from Vitoria-Gasteiz to the Santa Catalina Botanical Garden, using mainly bidegorris, paths and tracks, limiting the use of roads to what is strictly necessary.

The Santa Catalina Botanical Garden is located in Trespuentes, 14 km from Vitoria-Gasteiz and is nestled in the heart of the Sierra de Badaya.

It is built around a watchtower that later became a convent in the 15th century. Hieronymite monks lived in it, and years later, Augustinians who had to abandon it due to the disentailment. It is currently in ruins and is undergoing rehabilitation as it witnessed the Carlist wars.

With an area of 4 hectares, the garden is divided into three distinct climatic zones: shaded, valley and sunny. In the walk through the garden, we can learn about both the native vegetation of the Sierra de Badaya and the flora brought from the five continents.

A walk in nature to know and enjoy the plants and the history of this ancient convent.