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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › County_of_ÁlavaCounty of Álava - Wikipedia

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   The County of Álava (Basque: Arabako konderria) was one of the Basque señoríos, a feudal territory during the 9th and 13th centuries that corresponds to present-day Álava, in the Basque Country.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ÁlavaÁlava - Wikipedia

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   Álava (IPA: in Spanish) or Araba (Basque pronunciation:), officially Araba/Álava, is a province of Spain and a historical territory of the Basque Country, heir of the ancient Lordship of Álava, former medieval Catholic bishopric and now Latin titular see.

4. www.britannica.com › place › AlavaÁlava | Basque Country, Pyrenees, Wine Region | Britannica

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   Álava, provincia, northern Spain. Álava is the southernmost of the three Basque Country provincias of northern Spain and is located mainly on the southern slope of the Pyrenees Range. It is bounded by the Ebro River (southwest) and surrounds the enclaves of Treviño and Orduña belonging to Burgos.

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5. www.spain.info › en › regionAraba-Álava (Province). Discover the best travel plans and ...

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   Araba-Álava (Province) It is located in northern Spain, in the south of the Basque Country, and is the most extensive province in the Basque region. The capital is the city of Vitoria, which is also the regional capital.

6. www.euskadi.eus › en › alavaAlava | Basque Country historical territory | Tourism Euskadi

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   Everything you need to know about the historical territory of Alava. Information, tourism, hotels, history, museums to visit and photos of Alava.

7. www.britannica.com › place › Basque-Country-region-SpainBasque Country | Culture, Cuisine, Map, & History | Britannica

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   3 days ago · Basque Country, comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) and historic region of northern Spain encompassing the provincias (provinces) of Álava, Guipúzcoa, and Vizcaya (Biscay). The Basque Country is bounded by the Bay of Biscay to the north and the autonomous communities of Navarra to the east, La Rioja to the south, and Cantabria to the west.

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   Who governed Alava?

   • Until the final invasion and incorporation into the Kingdom of Castile in the year 1200, the county was governed by counts vassals of the Kingdoms of Asturias, León and Navarre, being under the sphere of influence of one or the other at different times. The figure governing Alava received the title of Count of Álava.

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   What to do in Alava?

   • Perhaps the best known region in Alava is that of the Rioja Alavesa, also worth visiting for its wines and its heritage rich in history and culture. Located on the southern extreme of the Basque Country, looking out over the river Ebro, this area has a number of different landscapes, walled villages and wine cellars just waiting to be discovered.

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   What makes Alava unique?

   • Alava is singular. A series of distinguishing features set it apart from the other two of the three provinces making up the Basque Autonomous Community.

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   Why is Alava so famous?

   • Furthermore, Alava is well known due to the excellent quality of its wines from Rioja Alavesa, the territory's southernmost region. During history, pilgrims and travellers merged in Alava, leaving a part of their culture and traditions. For this reason, nowadays Alava has a rich historical heritage, full of magnificent monuments and buildings.

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9. fascinatingspain.com › place-to-visit › what-to-seeFascinating Álava: its most beautiful villages

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   Medieval air, castles and fortresses, vineyards or mountains are some of the gems that the most beautiful villages of Álava hide.