Transport
Bilbao has an efficient public transportation system that includes metro, tram, and buses. The Bilbao metro, known for its stations designed by Norman Foster, connects the city with the suburbs. The tram is useful for getting around the city center and surrounding areas. Additionally, the city is quite walkable, especially in the Old Town.
Accomodation
Bilbao offers a wide variety of accommodation options, from luxury hotels and design establishments to budget hostels and rental apartments. Areas such as the Old Town, Abando, and the area around the Guggenheim are popular among tourists for their proximity to major attractions.
Sites of interest
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is the city’s icon and a must-visit destination. Other points of interest include the Museum of Fine Arts, the Old Town with its Seven Streets, the Santiago Cathedral, and the Ribera Market.
Cultural offerings
Bilbao is a center of art and culture, with the Guggenheim and the Museum of Fine Arts as its main attractions. The city also boasts a vibrant calendar of music, film, and theater festivals, as well as a lively street art scene and independent galleries.
Gastronomic offer
Basque cuisine is globally renowned, and Bilbao is no exception. From Michelin-starred restaurants to pintxos bars in the Old Town, there are options for every taste. Classic dishes like bacalao al pil-pil (codfish in garlic and olive oil sauce) and tortilla de patatas (potato omelette) are staples.
Weather
Bilbao has an oceanic climate, with mild summers and relatively cold and humid winters. Rain is common throughout the year, which results in a green and lush landscape.
