A visit to this city in the north of Spain could start with the Guggenheim Museum. It is one of the most surprising examples of 20th century architecture as Frank Gehry used 33, ultra-thin titanium plates to create its curious curves.
The city of Bilbao is proof that gastronomy is an art in the Basque Country — one of the areas with the most Michelin Stars per person in the world. Plaza Nueva and its surrounding streets are full of busy bars serving their famous pintxos : small, delicious bites of food.
Here, foodies can find their place among the buzzing bars, family-run restaurants and prestigious chefs. And they will also have the chance to visit the La Ribera Market , a beautiful building where you can have the produce that you purchase cooked for you, or where you can sample as selection of pintxos and Txakoli wine to the beat of live music.
The estuary is another symbol of the regeneration of Bilbao. You can spot people paddle surfing on the water, or take a boat to the famous Hanging Bridge of Portugalete, declared a World Heritage Site. Select from the list or hover over the map to find out about points of interest.
If you fancy a two-day getaway and you want to visit some of the most avant garde cities in Spain, then Bilbao is the place for you. We suggest a route from east to west covering the four regions that make up this part of Green Spain: the Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia. The streets of Bilbao are one big exhibition of architecture and contemporary art. Taste and creativity in equal measure in one, or at most two, bites. That's what a pincho is — one of the highlights of Biscay, and therefore Basque Country,….
There are many ways to explore a city. This is one of the most authentic - using local transport. When we arrive at the capital of Vizcaya, Puppy is there to give us a warm welcome. Select the means of transport to see how to get there or how to get around at your destination. Bilbao Airport is about 12 kilometres from the city centre.
Bus route A goes to Bilbao Intermodal coach and bus terminal, with several stops in the city centre. It runs from to from the airport and from to from Bilbao. The journey takes 15 - 20 minutes. To get from the airport to the centre by car take the N Taking a taxi costs euros takes around 15 minutes.
More information. Bilbao Intermodal bus and coach station, with routes to the rest of Spain and other countries, is in the city centre. Book tickets. The Port of Bilbao passenger terminal is in Santurzi, a 15 minute drive from central Bilbao.
In all cases the journey takes about an hour and 15 minutes. The cruise terminal in the Port of Bilbao is in Getxo, 10 kilometres from the city centre, a minute journey by car or taxi. The best public transport options are the metro Neguri station, line 1 and the and bus routes. All these journeys take about an hour. Check where you can park if you are driving to Bilbao. The Barik card is a money card that offers discounts on public transport.
The Bilbao Bizkaia Card allows unlimited use of almost all public transport, and also includes guided tours and discounts on cultural and leisure activities. Tucked into a lush corner of Northeast Spain, Bilbao is surrounded by rolling green hills, with breathtaking coastline an easy jaunt from town.
The heights of Artxanda offer an even more impressive panoramic sweep of the city, and is best reached by the funicular that lumbers its way to the top. The dining scene in Bilbao staggers the imagination. Adding to the bounty is a new crop of appealing cafes and low-lit wine bars, fine spots for unwinding, catching up on local gossip and plotting the next great meal! Basque culture takes on many forms in this thriving waterfront city.
Evocative museums like the Euskal Museoa and the Arkeologi Museo provide a glimpse into centuries past, with their collections of ancient Basque carvings, Middle Age treasures and everyday implements of the mariners, artisans and landowners of this age-old people. The team is a great symbol of Basque pride all across the region. Jump to: Table of contents. Home of the Basque people, who, although connected to the rest of Spain for centuries through political and economic ties, have retained their distinct culture and language.
Nearby is the town of Guernica, the historical center of Basque culture and the site of one of the worst tragedies of the Spanish civil war. Guggenheim Museum-Bilbao Puppy.
Universidad de Deusto-Bilbao campus.
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