OPERATIONAL BRIEF: VITORIA-GASTEIZ
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LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM
A beer in Vitoria-Gasteiz is approx. €3.00–€5.00. Alcohol-free beer is standard inside the stadium. Tapas (Pintxos) are a local specialty.
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:14 AM
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UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN VITORIA-GASTEIZ
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Estadio de Mendizorroza
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Estadio de Mendizorroza is 1.5km from the center. Take Line 4 bus or matchday special lines. Urban lines 2 and 8 also serve the area.
Warning: If traveling from Bilbao for an evening match, book return bus tickets in advance as services can be limited late at night.
Away fans enter via Gate 3 (Puerta 3). The away section is in the corner of the Cervantes end. The atmosphere is generally friendly and familial.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Professional cameras
- Pyrotechnics
- Solid containers
- Offensive banners
CRITICAL
The stadium is undergoing modernization. Security checks are thorough but usually handled with professional courtesy. Smoking is restricted in many areas.
Exit routes & evacuation
Designated routes lead fans back to the main bus stops on Portal de Castilla.
Exit via Gate 3 towards the Paseo de la Senda or the main pedestrian paths leading back to the city center.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Vitoria Airport (VIT) / Bilbao (BIO)
Transfer
VIT is 10 mins by road. BIO is 1 hour away with frequent bus links via the 'A3247' airport bus and ALSA intercity coaches.
Tip
Most international fans fly into Bilbao (BIO) due to the higher frequency of budget flights.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
The 'Ensanche' area and the historic Old Town (Casco Viejo) are packed with 'Pintxo' bars and offer a very safe, vibrant atmosphere.
RECOMMENDED
Casco Viejo / Plaza de la Virgen Blanca offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Plaza de la Virgen Blanca
The main social hub of Vitoria. Fans typically gather here before the 20-minute walk through the scenic Paseo de la Senda to the stadium.
POLICE PROFILE
CALM
Ertzaintza (Basque Police) and Policia Local maintain a discrete but visible presence. They focus on traffic control and fan guidance in the residential Mendizorrotza district.