Small town (950 population) next to a bucket list hotel- a Michelle recommendation- designed by Frank Gehry.

It is our choice of where to see the event.

Vitoria-Gasteiz, a stop on the way. Capital of Basque Country, site of 13th century gothic cathedral of Ken Follett’s World Without End for those non cathedral buffs. Vitoria-G appears to be on the route of the Camino del Norte. We noticed some waymarks.

First of three. 20th century Maria Immaculata (closed); 15th century San Miguel (open); 13th century St. Mary (closed for renovation and archaeology; tours by appointment) being a large cathedral of famous novel.

Under major to reconstruction with tours of the rubble site and separate entry to each area, we decided not to do the tours and move on .

Only because I just finished the book called Stone by Richard Rhodes

The drive from the mountains down into the valley is a long tortuous switchback drive, taking an hour to go relatively few kilometers 

No place for just a drink or any service so down the narrow town road to the hotel. 

Marques de Riscal. Made it in time for a snack. Impressive snack.

When we got to the hotel, they mentioned that people drive around in circles and circles around Elciego trying to find a way out. Certainly the problem we had. Internet, hardly exists nor cell service

Then to room

Many thanks to Michelle for telling us about this place.