What is Bilbao famous for? Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Plaza Nueva. La Ribera Market. Casco Viejo. Go shopping in El Ensanche. Artxanda Funicular. Doña Casilda Park. Boat ride on the Nervión River. What is Bilbao best known for? Bilbao, in the northern Basque region of Spain, is home to golden beaches, delicious pintxos – the local […]

Bilbao, in the northern Basque region of Spain, is home to golden beaches, delicious pintxos – the local version of tapas – and the Guggenheim museum. It’s also a great base to hit the culinary world capital of San Sebastián, an hour down the coast. What food is Bilbao famous for? What food is Bilbao […]

Part 1. The Basque Country coastline, which extends along the Bay of Biscay has many spectacular beaches that nature lovers can enjoy all year round. Spectacular landscapes contrasted by steep cliffs, charming fishing villages and some of the best surfing waves in the world! What sea is Bilbao on? Bilbao is situated in the north-central […]

Top 10 Things to Do in Bilbao, Spain Marvel at the works of the Guggenheim Museum. Eat your way through the city’s pintxos bars. Wander around the streets of the Casco Viejo. Browse the stalls at La Ribera market. Visit the collection at the Museo Bellas Artes. Take a boat ride down the Ría de […]

Prices in restaurants in Bilbao. Meal in a cheap restaurant 12 EUR (11-21) McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 8.00 EUR (5.00-8.00) Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 3.00 EUR (2.00-4.00) Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 3.00 EUR (2.50-4.00) Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 2.00 EUR (1.60-2.30) How much is a beer in Bilbao? Cost of […]

In the same way as in the rest of the Basque Country, Bilbao has two official languages: Spanish and Basque. Is Bilbao a good place to learn Spanish? While many students take Spanish language lessons in classroom settings, there are also several schools that offer online courses and some do it leisurely by taking free […]

Guggenheim Museum is arguably the most important building of Wright’s late career. A monument to modernism, the unique architecture of the space, with its spiral ramp riding to a domed skylight, continues to thrill visitors and provide a unique forum for the presentation of contemporary art. What is special about the outside of the Guggenheim? […]

Spain. 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. Is Bilbao in Spain or France? […]

Spanish. In the same way as in the rest of the Basque Country, Bilbao has two official languages: Spanish and Basque. Both are used interchangeably in the administration and in the public services and increasingly more in everyday life, the result of the endeavour to mainstream Basque in recent decades. Do they speak Basque in […]

Has Uber been recently made available in Bilbao? Yes, but similar prices to taxis and not many drivers. Does Uber operate in Bilbao? Ride-sharing services like Uber are not currently available in Bilbao. How much is a taxi from Bilbao airport to city Centre? How to get from Bilbao Airport to the City Centre OPTION […]

It has given its name to the “Bilbao effect” – a phenomenon whereby cultural investment plus showy architecture is supposed to equal economic uplift for cities down on their luck. It is the father of “iconic” architecture, the prolific progenitor of countless odd-shaped buildings the world over. What architectural style is the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao? […]

If you like a larger city with modern architecture and numerous museums and historic monuments, Bilbao may be your choice. On the other hand, if you prefer a smaller and prettier town with a scenic beach and pleasant historic quarters, choose San Sebastian – you can still visit Bilbao as a day trip. How many […]

What food is Bilbao known for? Bilbao is known for great pintxos (small plates), traditional Basque cuisine, and excellent seafood including salted cod prepared with garlic and olive oil (bacalao). Bilbao is also known for some of the best restaurants in the world. What is the food of Bilbao? Think plenty of cod fish, baked […]

Bilbao is a small town, very (VERY) safe by all means. You´d be surprised. Kids run freely on the streets and women don´t take any extra protection or anything. You will not be any time in any dangerous areas (if one, a small part of San FRancisco neighbourhood, which may be a couple of blocks). […]

The most important ethnic group of Bilbao –people with Spanish nationality– constitutes 91.85% of the city’s inhabitants. People with Spanish nationality could be foreign-born, but national/non-national are the categories used by the Spanish administrations. Is Bilbao in Spain or France? Bilbao is situated in the north-central part of Spain, some 16 kilometres (10 mi) south […]