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Bilbao. / 43.25694°N 2.92361°W / 43.25694; -2.92361. Bilbao [a] is a city in northern Spain, the largest city in the province of Biscay and in the Basque Country as a whole. It is also the largest city proper in northern Spain. Bilbao is the tenth largest city in Spain, with a population of more than 347,000 as of 2023. [9]
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Apr 29, 2024 · Bilbao, port city, capital of Vizcaya provincia (province), in the comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of the Basque Country, northern Spain. Bilbao lies along the mouth of the Nervión River, 7 miles (11 km) inland from the Bay of Biscay. It is the largest city in the Basque Country. Bilbao.
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Bilbao is a city in northern Spain, the largest city in the province of Biscay and in the Basque Country as a whole. It is also the largest city proper in northern Spain. Bilbao is the tenth largest city in Spain, with a population of more than 347,000 as of 2023. The Bilbao metropolitan area has 1,037,847 inhabitants, making it the most populous metropolitan area in northern Spain; with a ...
Bilbao ( Basque: Bilbo) is a city in the Basque Country, in the North of Spain. There are 350,000 people living in Bilbao. In Bilbao is the Nervión river, which ends in the Bay of Biscay. Bilbao has an oceanic climate ( Cfb in the Köppen climate classification ). Bilbao was an industrial city, but today it is a tourist city.
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Milder and rainier than most other parts of Spain (temperatures here rarely fall below freezing in winter nor rise much above 25°C even in the height of summer), the greenery of this city on the banks of the Nervión is both a blessing and a curse: the climate here is as much a welcome relief from the heat of the dry plains in the south as a thorn i...
By bus
All buses to other provinces leave from the TermiBus terminal aka Bilbao Intermodal. There are regular connections from Santander (75 minutes), San Sebastian (60 minutes), Vitoria-Gasteiz (60 minutes) and Madrid(arriving at Avenida de América bus station, 4–5 hours) among others. There are many ticket machines in a line behind the escalators so you may be able to avoid the long queue (line) at the ticket window. You need a ticket or Barik card to get to the -2 departure floor. The bus compani...
By plane
1. 43.301111-2.9105561 Bilbao Airport (BIOIATA). Bilbao is served by a few European airlines and low-cost carriers, with Vueling and Volotea being the primary tenants. Others include British Airways, easyJet, Air France, Lufthansa, and KLM while Iberia provides further domestic connections. An alternative might by a flight to Santander, which is served by Ryanair. To get to downtown Bilbao from the airport, take Bizkaibus A3247 from the arrivals hall. There is a ticket booth at the far right...
By train
Bilbao is connected to other major Spanish cities few times a day and also has regional connections within Bizkaia. Note that there are threedifferent main stations within the city centre. Renfe runs Alvia trains to Madrid and Barcelona and Intercity services to Vigo (Galicia). All Renfe trains leave from Abandostation and only run on sparse schedules, so check ahead. As the high-speed network towards the region is still under construction as of 2023 allow plenty of time, e.g. the journey to...
By car
Bilbao is difficult to drive in. Hilly one-way streets, and frequent construction projects, make it a nightmare for drivers in parts of the city. Having an automobile map helps a lot; without it allow at least 30 min extra to find the right exit from the city.
Public transport
If you are going to take more than a few journeys on public transit, a Barik card would be a good investment. It is convenient, and can save you a considerable amount compared to single tickets. It is valid on the Metro, bus, tram, Euskotren services and on local Renfe trains in Bizkaia (Bilbao metro area). It can be bought from machines at Metro/Euskotren stations and from other outlets displaying the Barik sign. The card costs €3.00, and at the time of purchase it can be charged up with wha...
On foot
It takes about 30 minutes to walk along the river between the Guggenheim Museum and the Casco Viejo.
Museums
1. 43.257-2.9241 Guggenheim Museum, Abandoibarra etorbidea, 2. Tu-Su 10:00 to 20:00; Jul and Aug: daily 10:00 to 20:00. Closed Jan 1 and Dec 25. Frank Gehry's spectacular twisting titanium-clad modern art museum is perhaps the most celebrated building of the 1990s, even starting what would be called the 'Bilbao-effect': The idea in urban planning that a star-quality building can single-handedly change the entire image of a city. Although this effect is unproven in its pure form, the Guggenhei...
Churches
1. 43.256944-2.9238899 Cathedral of St. James (Santiago). Gothic-style 14th-century cathedral, named after Bilbao's official patron saint. Three naves and small Gothic cloisters. The building was designated a cathedral in 1949. Its Neo-gothic tower and main façade were designed by Severino de Achúcarro in the 1800s. The adjoining square (Plaza de Santiago) bosts a fountain designed by Luis Paret during the reign of Carlos III with the inscription Por el bien público(For the good of the people...
Other places of interest
1. 43.323056-3.01694414 Vizcaya Bridge (West side Cercanías Portugalete C-1, East Side Areeta L1 ). Also known as Puente Colgante (the hanging bridge), this is the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Spain listed in the "Industrial" category. You can use your Barik card to cross but the price is the same as buying a ticket.(updated Jul 2023) 2. 43.259722-2.93694415 Azkuna Zentroa (Alhondiga). An amazing building which has been modernized (according to designs by Philippe Starck and Thibaut Mat...
In the summer see an open air concert at the Kiosko del Arenal El Arenal Parque (across from Plaza Arriaga). The stage was built in 1923, and renovated in 1985.Beginning the first Saturday after August 15 and lasting for 9 days is Aste Nagusia / Semana Grande, the city's fiesta (holiday). An interesting time to come, but be prepared for lots of noise, mus...Walk through the seven streets of the old town Casco Viejo.Climb the Mallona stairs from Plaza Unamuno to Parque Etxebarriafor the great views.Clothes and shoes
1. Hazel, Rodriguez Arias 4, ☏ +34 944 793 325. 10:00-20:00. Gorgeous shoes, simple but unique and pretty bloody affordable clothes. 2. Falstaff, Colon de Larreategui 29 (Abando), ☏ +34 944 233 598. 10:00-20:00. Stylish clothes for fashion conscious women of all ages.
Pintxos
The local custom is to call what are known in Spanish as tapas by the Basque name, pintxos, probably much more elaborated than their Spanish cousins due to the Basque love of gastronomy. Friday and Saturday nights are most popular time for eating pintxos- as it is for going to bars. 1. Aritz, Calle Zugastinobia 4. Was once one of the best Pintxos bars in Bilbao, quite out of the way (almost hidden really in a very small, one way street away from the main thoroughfares). Ask for it and you wil...
Restaurants
1. à table, Dos de Mayo 18, ☏ +34 944154766. Cozy place in the old quarter of Bilbao. An authentic Basque-French restaurant offering a true flavour of that traditional cuisine. Good cellar. Reservation required. Service in English.(updated Apr 2018) 2. Agape, c/Hernani, 13, ☏ +34 94 416 05 06. 3. Harrobia, casco viejo; c/del Perro, 2, ☏ +34 944 134 013. Modern Basque cooking. 4. Matxinbenta, c/Ledesma 26, ☏ +34 94 424-8495. M-Sa 08:00-23:30. Basque food, specialities include fresh tuna in piq...
Tap water is safe to drink, also from the outdoor taps if not clearly marked with signs saying No Potable(not potable). On weekend nights a lot of people gather in the bar area in eastern Casco Viejo, get their drinks from any of the bars and hang around on the streets before heading to nightclubs. 1. Bar Jamon Jamon, c/Luis Power 3, Deusto (Deusto...
Budget
There are many inexpensive pensions in the Casco Viejo. 1. Albergue Bilbao, Ctra Basurto-Kastrexana, 70, ☏ +34 94 427 00 57. A youth hostel with 48 rooms (22 double rooms). A bit of a journey away from the centre, but connected by bus. 2. Bilbao Akelarre Hostel, Morgan 4-6, ☏ +34 94 405 77 13. A private youth hostel a few minutes by walking from the Guggenheim Museum, in the historic district of Deusto University. €17-21. 3. Ganbara Hostel, Prim 13, ☏ +34 94 405 39 30. The only hostel in the...
Mid-range
1. NH Palacio de Oriol, Avda. Cristobal Murrieta, 27, 48980 Santurtzi, ☏ +34 94 4934100, fax: +34 94 4837890. Overlooking the Abra Bay, the hotel occupies a palace built in 1902. 2. Holiday Inn Express Bilbao, Zarandoa Kalea 5, ☏ +34 944-868240. Contemporary hotel close to Bilbao Airport and 10 km from the city centre.
Splurge
1. 43.262555-2.9348982 Carlton, Plaza Moyua 2, ☏ +34 94 416 22 00, fax: +34 94 416 46 28, carlton@aranzazu-hoteles.com. 2. Melia Bilbao, Lehendakari Leizaola 29, ☏ +34 94 428 00 00, fax: +34 94 428 00 01, melia.bilbao@melia.com. 3. Miró Bilbao, Alameda Mazarredo 77, ☏ +34 94 661 18 80, fax: +34 94 425 51 82, infoo@mirohotelbilbao.com. 4. Barceló Nervión, Campo Volantin 11, ☏ +34 94 445 4700. 5. Conde Duque, Campo Volatin 22, ☏ +34 94 445 6000. 6. Hotel Ilunion, Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 (near...
With a rate of only 33.4 crimes per 1000 inhabitants, the Basque Country has one of the lowest crime rates in Europe. Crime rates can, however, vary significantly between rural and urban areas, though urban areas are still not particularly dangerous. Avoid the San Francisco area, however. Violent crime is extremely rare, but the usual precautions w...
Bilbao , Port city (pop., 2001: city, 349,972; metro. area, 947,334), northern Spain. It is located 7 mi (11 km) inland from the Bay of Biscay. The largest city in the Basque Country, it originated as a settlement of mariners and ironworkers and was chartered in 1300. In the 18th century it prospered through trade with Spain’s New World colonies.
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