Bilbao
Currency
Euro
Language
Spanish/English
Best Time To VISIT
April - October
Getting around
Walk/Bike/Bus
What Bilbao Can offer you
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1. Take a stroll in the old town
Bilbao’s ancient town is known as the Casco Viejo. It is the city’s historic center, renowned for its narrow streets, colorful buildings and traditional Architecture.
- Sightseeing
- Architecture
- Activity
![Bilbao | jatravelguide Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Spain](https://jatravelguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/bilbao-gd47bc3b3e_19201-300x183.jpg)
2. Guggenheim Museum
The Bilbao Guggenheim Museum was created by renowned Canadian American architect Frank Gehry. With a titanium clad structure and curved walls. Walk around the enjoy the different Exhibitions.
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- Activity
![Bilbao | jatravelguide Drowning girl statue Bilbao Spain](https://jatravelguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_20211011_110937-scaled-e1680773619629-300x158.jpg)
3. Drowning girl statue
The Drowning Girl statue in Bilbao is a representation of the Basque fight for freedom, depicting a woman struggling in the sea. The statue is a symbol of Bilbao’s cultural and artistic identity.
- Sightseeing
- Architecture
![Bilbao | jatravelguide Mirador de Artxanda Bilbao Spain](https://jatravelguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/neil-martin-bnpHnalDKVU-unsplash1-300x200.jpg)
4. Mirador de Artxanda
The Mirador de Artxanda is a Viewpoint on summit of the Artxanda Mountain that overlooks Bilbao. It is accessible via the Artxanda funicular, which ascends the steep slope to the summit.
- Sightseeing
- Activity
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5. Bilbao's Bridges
The Bibaos Bridges are a complicated network of bridges in Bilbao, Spain, that connect the city’s two main settlements, the old town and the new town.
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- Activity
![Bilbao | jatravelguide Plaza Nueva Bilbao Spain](https://jatravelguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/bilbao-ga36c8311e_1920-300x199.jpg)
6. Plaza Nueva
Plaza Nueva is a public square in Bilbao’s Old Town, Spain. It is one of the city’s most recognizable monuments and a favorite gathering place for visitors.
- Sightseeing
- Architecture
![Bilbao | jatravelguide San Mames Stadium Bilbao Spain](https://jatravelguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/pexels-javier-alonso-8813916-300x225.jpg)
7. San Mames Stadium
San Mames Stadium is an iconic football stadium located in the Spanish city of Bilbao. Home to the Athletic Club de Bilbao, it is one of the most renowned football stadiums in the world.
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- Activity
![Bilbao | jatravelguide Parque Etxebarria Bilbao Spain](https://jatravelguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_20211011_191710-225x300.jpg)
8. Parque Etxebarria
Parque Etxebarria is a public park in Bilbao. It has a huge lake, lovely green gardens and winding roads. The park is an excellent spot to unwind and enjoy the outdoors.
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- Activity
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9. Carolinas de Bilbao
The Carolina is a traditional Bilbao pastry. It is made up of a tiny pastry crust filled with custard and topped with a meringue cone. The cone is usually covered in a delicious egg yolk sauce and dark chocolate.
- Sightseeing
- Food
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10. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a rocky island off the coast of Bilbao, Spain. A man made bridge connects it to the mainland and tourists can climb the island’s 231 steps to the top.
- Sightseeing
- Architecture
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10 Top Attractions in Spain
Bilbao
- Take a stroll to the old town
- Guggenheim Museum
- Drowning girl statue
- Mirador de Artxanda
- Bilbao’s bridges
- Plaza Nueva
- San Mames Stadium
- Parque Etxebarria
- Carolinas de Bilbao
- San Juan de Gaztelugatxe