Bilbao Favorites

 2 Reviews  If you take a little tour along the basque coast north of Bilbao, you should stop at Matxitxako Cape, a lighthouse between Bakio and Bermeo. You must take a little road that goes to the cape from the... 

 4 Reviews  I think a good way to find out about a culture is to listen to their music whether tradtional or modern. While in Bilbao and Basque Country I discovered an artist by the name of Fermin Muguruza. His... 

 7 Reviews

 johngayton Says:  The city planners have done quite a good job of creating a relatively uncongested city centre and traffic signals are noticeably pedestrian-friendly. Public... 

 johngayton Says:  For a first-time visitor to Bilbao the easiest place to start is the central Plaza Moyua. This is accessible by both Metro and the local Bilbobus and from here... 

 timtregenza Says:  Bilbao offers something for everyone, art (modern, classical, and Basque), shopping (high end such as Gucci through to local markets), and a range of dining... 

 DanielF Says:  Bilbainos are a humorous bunch of people. Their easily recognisable accent and their ebullient personality have turned them into the target of thousands of... 

 DanielF Says:  As the famous Basque writer Pío Baroja once said, the Nervión River is the aorta of Bilbao. Furthermore, it is the main reason for its development as a port... 

 DanielF Says:  Bilbao was the cradle of the industrial revolution in Spain. The abundance of iron and coal in the area as well as an incipient bourgeoisie resulted in an... 

 DanielF Says:  If the Guggenheim effect cannot be denied, it would be too simplistic to believe that the renaissance of Bilbao is owed exclusively to the works of star... 

 DanielF Says:  Bilbao is often referred to by locals as the Botxo, which means hole in Basque. This is due to the fact that the city is located on the bottom of a bowl shaped... 

 timtregenza Says:  Apart from this site, there is one other excellent source of information on Bilbao, and that is provided by the city itself.The city website at:... 

 timtregenza Says:  A new children's play area opened in July 2004 next to the Guggenheim. This play area, aimed at the active c.10 year old features many scrambling nets and... 

 jorgejuansanchez Says:  Very convenient internet café situated just in front of the bus station to Madrid, Barcelona, or other parts of Spain.The price for half an hour is 1 euro.They... 

 xstacey Says:  Northern Spain is known for their Txakoli - a nice refreshing white wine. It's light but still has body. Not too dry and not sweet. Very easy drinking. This... 

 timtregenza Says:  When in a bar, forget what your mother told you and put the dirty things (e.g. serviettes) on the floor. They will sweep it up regularly.The rule is clean... 

 daryll Says:  It so happen that during my visit was a Marathon period. Some band and live telecast, accompanied with several stalls providing local delicacies and beverages... 

 daryll Says:  The climax of the whole procession.It tooks about 1 and 1/2 hours. This event took place right in front of the Ercilla street where the hotel that we're... 

 daryll Says:  Some may find this picture offensive. There must be some significant and reason why the procession was done in this way. I really admired the effort done by the... 

 timtregenza Says:  OK, Bilbao is great for adults, but what if your kids want to run around. Here are some ideas:1) The new playground at the Guggenheim (next to Guggenheim tram... 

 timtregenza Says:  OK, so you are in Bilbao, now what? Here are some suggestions:1) The Guggenheim (have dinner there if (a) you can afford it and (b) you can get a reservation.2)... 

 timtregenza Says:  Ok, this does not fit as a tip, but if you want a symbol of the change in Bilbao, take a look at the Deusto Bridge.This opening bridge long served to give... 

 Monchichi Says:  Do not rush around the Basque Country, take lots of time, relax and spend time in all parts. From Bilbao take the metro to coastal towns and beaches, see how...