199 things to see in Bilbao.

• Casco Viejo de Bilbao: We start with the 7 streets, zazpi kaleak in Basque, the origin of the city of Bilbao, the Casco Viejo. An area worth touring while enjoying some of the best restaurants and stores in Bilbao. We recommend you to read our article “Casco Viejo de Bilbao, what to see, where to eat and various curiosities”.

• The Arenal: Marking the geographical limit of the Old Town, we find the Arenal, a large and colorful space, which hosts some of the most important annual events of the city. It is here, where we find spaces like the kiosk or the Arriaga theater.

• Bilbao la Vieja and Miribilla: Two totally different spaces that are called to understanding. On the one hand Bilbao la Vieja, the area popularly known as “Bilbi”, a space with great historical significance where the mines of Bilbao were located in the past. On the other hand Miribilla, a recently created neighborhood where we find important spaces such as the Bizkaia fronton or the Bilbao Basket pavilion, the Bilbao Arena.

• Bilbao Estuary: The estuary is the most important artery of Bilbao, the axis of the city, an element that has marked some of the most important milestones in the history of the capital of Bizkaia. Nowadays, it is one of the most demanded leisure areas by the people of Bilbao, a riverbed, which takes us to know the Campo Volantín through its right bank and Uribitarte on the left.

• The great street of Bilbao: Don Diego Lopez de Haro, founder of the town, gives its name to one of the most famous streets of the city. Walking along this road we enter in such recognized spaces as the Moyua or Abando square, witnesses of the activity of the city.

• Indautxu and San Mamés: Together, Indautxu and San Mamés form one of the most lively areas of the city. We recommend visiting this area coinciding with the days when Athletic Bilbao plays.

• Ledesma: One of the most popular drinking areas in the center of Bilbao. A street full of bars and restaurants, which, together with Pozas or Casco Viejo, form the most demanded areas by the locals to enjoy their city.

• Doña Casilda Park: Popularly known as the “duck park”, this park is one of the largest and most emblematic parks in the center of Bilbao. It is named after one of the greatest benefactors of the city, Doña Casilda de Iturrizar.

• The island of Zorrozaurre: What was once converted by humans into a peninsula, is once again taking up its original structure, becoming the island of Zorrotzaurre, one of the most modern and striking areas of the city of Bilbao (under construction).

• Deusto: Formerly known for having some of the best tomatoes in all of Bizkaia, the riverside orchards have been converted into one of the most important neighborhoods in Bilbao.

The architecture of a city is one of the elements that most attract the attention of visitors and Bilbao is no exception. Here is a list of the most emblematic buildings in Bilbao, captained by the most international building, the Guggenheim Museum.

• Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: One of the most international buildings in the Basque Country. This titanium colossus located on one of the banks of the estuary, simulates a merchant ship moored in the estuary, a beautiful design reminiscent of Bilbao’s industrial era.

• Puppy: This flowery West Highland White Terrier dog has become the guard dog of Bilbao. A huge sculpture by the American Jeff Koons in 1992, which, thanks to its dimensions (more than 12 meters high) attracts the attention of everyone who visits the Guggenheim.

• Osakidetza Headquarters: Located in the heart of Bilbao, the Osakidetza headquarters attracts the attention of everyone who passes by it. This building designed by Coll-Barreu Arquitectos and inaugurated in 2008, enchants with its shape and reflections to all our visitors.

• Torre Iberdrola: This tower represents one of the most modern skyscrapers (165 meters) in Bilbao. Inaugurated in 2011 a few meters from the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, this work of Cesar Pelli represents together with the “Guggen” one of the most important architectural binomials of the new Bilbao. In addition, on the 25th floor, at a height of 115 meters, is the Torre Iberdrola viewpoint, a perfect space to contemplate the city from above.

• University of Deusto: Deustuko Unibertsitatea in Basque. Managed by the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits, this university in Bilbao has two campuses, one in Deusto (Bilbao) and the other in Donostia San Sebastian, making it one of the most important universities in the Basque Country, together with the University of Mondragon and the University of the Basque Country (UPV).

• San Mames Stadium: Also known as the cathedral of soccer, this beautiful soccer field represents the spirit of its club, Athletic Club of Bilbao. The current stadium, called San Mames Barria, is the successor of the historic San Mames, the space that gave so much joy to the city of Bilbao.

• Edificio del tigre: Located in Deusto, next to the estuary, this building has become one of the most significant structures of the city due to the enormous tiger that crowns its highest part. Although it was built in 1940 to house the Correas del tigre headquarters, the enormous sculpture was not built until 1942.

• Diputación de Bizkaia: The building that houses the Diputación de Bizkaia, in the middle of Bilbao’s Gran Vía, designed by the architect Aladrén Mendivil, is a palace that impresses both inside and out.

• Azkuna Zentroa: This building, formerly known as the Alhóndiga, has been renamed Azkuna Zentroa (Azkuna Center in Basque), in honor of Iñaki Azkuna, mayor of Bilbao. It is currently one of the largest leisure and cultural centers in the city.

• Arriaga Theater: This building, designed by architect Joaquín de Rucoba, dates from the end of the 19th century. A beautiful building, which, baptized with the name of Arriaga Theater in honor of Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga, was inaugurated on May 31, 1890.

• Edificio de la Bolsa: In the Casco Viejo of Bilbao, in the historic center of Bilbao, we find the so-called Edificio de la Bolsa, the current cultural center and former palace of the Marquises of Vargas and Counts of San Cristobal.

• Mercado de la Ribera: The market of Bilbao. Located next to the estuary and the bridge and church of San Antón, it is one of the gastronomic standards of Bilbao. In its more than 10,000 square meters (the largest covered market in Europe) we find raw materials of the highest quality.

• Bilbao City Hall: The Bilbao City Hall is a must-see for architecture lovers. Built on the former convent of San Agustin in 1892 by Joaquin Rucoba, the town hall offers us, together with the sculpture of Jorge Oteiza, a beautiful representation of Bilbao.

• Basilica of Our Lady of BegoñaThe amatxu of Begoña, patron saint of Bizkaia, has a basilica in her honor in the upper part of Bilbao. One of the most visited religious buildings in Bizkaia.

• Plaza Nueva: The Plaza Nueva of Bilbao, Plaza Barria in Basque, is one of the most emblematic spaces of the Casco Viejo. Of neoclassical style, this rectangular square with dozens of columns delights pintxo lovers. Of course, they are not cheap.

• Plaza Moyua: This space known by the people of Bilbao as “Moyua”, maintains intact its original form to which functional elements have been added so that the citizens can make use of this central place. The square bears the surname of Federico de Moyua y Salazar, mayor of Bilbao during several legislatures.

• Kiosko del Arenal: The kiosk of the Arenal is the only structure that we find in this space. Pedro Ispizua, designed this kiosk with a circular shape, inspired by the shape of a shell. It is not the only “building” that this architect has left for posterity in Bilbao, as the Ribera market is also his work.

• Church and bridge of San Antón: These two structures are the two oldest and most emblematic of the town. So much so that they are depicted on the city’s coat of arms.

• Cathedral of Santiago: This Gothic temple located in the center of the Casco Viejo, owes its name to the patron saint of Bilbao, the apostle Santiago. Currently, and since 1949, it houses the seat of the diocese of Bilbao.

• Bilbao subway stations, the fosteritos: The subway exits of Bilbao, are curious to say the least. And the fact is that these steel and glass canopies that we find throughout the city and part of the suburbs, have been welcomed with great affection by the bilbaínas and bilbaínos. So much so that they have been popularly baptized with the name of Fosteritos in honor of its creator, the British architect Norman Foster.

• Concorde Station: Also known as Santander Station, this narrow-gauge station built in 1902 and managed by FEVE, is famous for its routes between the capital of Biscay and Cantabria.

• Bilbao arena, Bilbao Basket: Also known as the Palacio de Deportes de Bilbao or Miribilla, this Bilbao structure is, together with the Fronton Bizkaia, one of the most recent buildings in Bilbao. This pavilion has a basketball court with a capacity for 10,000 spectators and many other sports facilities.

• Bizkaia FrontonThe Bizkaia fronton, also known as the Miribilla fronton, was inaugurated in 2011. Since then, thanks to its more than 3,000 seats, it has become the largest fronton in the Basque Country, ahead of pelota temples such as the Ogeta in Vitoria-Gasteiz or the Atano III in Donostia-San Sebastián.

• Palacio Euskalduna: This conference center was built in 1999 on the land formerly occupied by the historic Euskalduna Shipyard, next to the estuary. Besides being one of the most important cultural and business spaces in the city of Bilbao, it also houses the headquarters of the BOS (Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa), Bilbao Symphony Orchestra in Basque.

• Bailén Skyscraper: The first skyscraper in Bilbao. Its height of 13 floors, approximately 43 meters, and its location, next to the estuary, makes it visible from most of the river that crosses Bilbao.

• Carola Crane: This crane is one of the few treasures that Bilbao keeps from its industrial era. It is a stork crane built by Talleres de Erandio between 1954 and 1957, which, for a time, had the honorary title of the most powerful crane in the whole peninsula. Carola is currently part of the permanent collection of the Bilbao Maritime Museum. It is said to bear the name of a beautiful woman who crossed the Bilbao estuary every day and had the shipyard workers in love with her.

• Isozaki Towers: Officially known as Isozaki Atea, Isozaki Gate in Basque, this complex of buildings bears the surname of its architect, the Japanese Arata Isozaki. A man who, in collaboration with Iñaki Aurrekoetxea from Bilbao, built 2 identical towers of about 82 meters high. Buildings that currently house luxury homes.

• BEC: The Bilbao Trade Fair, better known as Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC), is located in Barakaldo, in the plots of land formerly occupied by the historic company Altos Hornos de Vizcaya. This complex of pavilions replaced the old trade fair located in San Mamés in 2004.

• Bilbao AirportAlthough it is not located in Bilbao, but in Loiu, about 12 kilometers from downtown, Bilbao airport is one of those buildings that attracts the eye. Like the Zubizuri Bridge, it is the work of Santiago Calatrava. IATA code: BIO.

• Frank Gehry Bridge: We start with the most recent creation, the bridge named after one of the people who changed the destiny of Bilbao: Frank Gehry, the architect of the Guggenheim Museum. This bridge that connects Deusto with the future island of Zorrozaurre is a small tribute to the Canadian architect.

• Euskalduna Bridge: Built in 1997 by Javier Manterola, this bridge links road and pedestrian traffic between Sagrado Corazón and Botica Vieja using part of the old Euskalduna shipyards as support.

• Deusto Bridge: The Deusto Bridge is one of the most peculiar of this list, and it is a drawbridge that gave way to the huge cargo ships that sailed upriver in search of ore and other materials. This work of architecture and engineering by Ignacio de Rotaeche and José Ortiz de Artiñano was inaugurated in 1936.

• Pedro Arrupe Footbridge: This pedestrian footbridge links two large areas of Bilbao, the Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao and the University of Deusto, or what is the same, the Abandoibarra promenade and the University Avenue. Built with steel and wood, this footbridge, named in honor of Pedro Arrupe y Gondra, a Bilbao priest who came to occupy positions of great importance within the Company of Jesus, is one of the most popular spots for photographing the estuary.

• La Salve Bridge: The most curious thing about this bridge is the origin of its name, and is that, when the ships entered the estuary to reach Bilbao, this was the first place from where they sighted the Virgin of Begoña, the amatxu Begoña, place from where the sailors used to sing the Salve. It was inaugurated in 1972 by the engineer Juan Batanero. At present, it is one of the most international bridges of Bilbao due to the jumps that are made every year from its highest part. The so-called Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, impressive.

• Zubizuri or Calatrava Bridge: Its name, Zubizuri, means “white bridge” in Basque. A pedestrian bridge, designed by Calatrava, represents one of the most striking bridges in the center of Bilbao. This footbridge that joins the Campo Volantín with Uribitarte has been the protagonist of great complaints by the bilbaínos and bilbaínas due to its bad aging, and it is that, this creation of Calatrava has had more than one inconvenience.

• Arenal Bridge: One of the most central of this list. Its location next to buildings such as the Arriaga Theater, the Concordia Station or the first skyscraper of Bilbao, is one of the most used bridges today.

• Bilbao City Hall Bridge: Formerly known as Begoña Bridge, this lift structure was a necessity during the 1920’s due to the great expansion of the city. This structure links the center of Bilbao with the neighborhoods of Begoña, Zurbaran or Santutxu among others, the upper part of Bilbao.

• Puente de la Merced: This bridge built in 1886 by Hoffmeyer, has had throughout its history episodes of all kinds, from its destruction to several name changes. Today it connects vehicular traffic between two busy areas.

• Puente de la Ribera: It is a pedestrian bridge that connects Marzana and the Casco Viejo of Bilbao, a structure that replaces a wooden bridge that existed in the past and that had the name of San Francisco. This structure by Fernando Arzadun was inaugurated in 1939.

• San Antón Bridge: We leave for the end the best of them, the San Antón Bridge, an emblem of Bilbao. It is said that its origin predates the creation of the town itself, a space from which all trade between Bizkaia and Castile was controlled. In other words, a historic bridge.

• Miraflores Bridge: The highest bridge (45 meters) not counting the Bizkaia Bridge, the Hanging Bridge. Created by engineers Juan José Arenas de Pablo and Marcos Pantaleón in 1995, this bridge represents one of the entrances to Bilbao from the A-8 highway.

• Euskalduna: The current Euskalduna Palace is nothing more than a shadow of the Euskalduna Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Company that used to occupy this place, and this company, better known as Euskalduna Shipyards, became one of the most important companies in Bizkaia. Founded in 1900, the shipyards barely lasted 85 years in operation, because, due to the different agreements of annexation to the European Union, the naval sector was reconverted into a space where there was no place for this type of companies. There were many incidents involving the workers, who, against its closure, led a relentless struggle in which, unfortunately, there were deaths and injuries. Today, only the dry docks and the Carola crane remain.

• Etxebarria Park: Etxebarria Park, located in the upper part of the city, has another of the memories of that historic and industrial Bilbao. In the center of this park, we find a large chimney in memory of the companies that located in the past in this area. Nowadays, Etxebarria is a leisure area, where in Aste Nagusia the barracas are located and from where many people enjoy the fireworks. We must say that Etxebarria Park has impressive views of the Old Town (at its feet) and the Abando area.

• Miribilla: Miribilla, keeps under its feet a large number of subway galleries. A mining complex, that although today is in disuse, in the past represented one of the most important industrial areas of Bilbao. These mines are remembered today by means of a furnace.

• Arkeologi MuseumThis museum keeps in its interior great part of the archaeological treasures of Bizkaia.

• Basque MuseumA museum that highlights the culture, history and traditions of the Basque people.

• Fine Arts MuseumThe most powerful art museum according to the connoisseurs, in some exhibitions, even ahead of the Guggenheim Museum.

• Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: Although it has been one of the last to arrive in our land, it is impossible to make a list of the museums of Bilbao without mentioning it.

• Bilbao Estuary Maritime MuseumThis Bilbao museum highlights the Bilbao estuary and its importance throughout the history of the city.

• Arrantzaleen MuseumLocated in Bermeo, the museum makes a nice review of the fishing sector of Euskadi.

• Museum of Reproductions of BilbaoThe name itself indicates its theme, but what it does not reveal is that it is located in a space of great beauty, the old church Corazón de María.

• Mining Museum of the Basque CountryThis space located a few meters from the mines, represents an excellent opportunity to learn about mining in the Basque Country.

• Gernika Peace Museum FoundationThis Biscayan museum located in Gernika, invites us to remember the past from a point of view of peace.

• Forge of El PobalThe forge El Pobal represents the hundreds of forges that were scattered throughout Bizkaia. Its guided visit is very worthwhile, very practical, dynamic and entertaining.

• Loizaga TowerOne of the most important automobile museums in the Basque Country. We are sure you will find its large collection of Rolls-Royces and the space in which it is located very interesting.

• Factory-museum La EncartadaOne of the most important industrial museums. It is here, in Balmaseda, where the Encantarda berets were created by means of a large assembly line.

• RIALIA- Museum of IndustryLocated next to the estuary, in Portugalete, this museum is a perfect space to complement the visits to the Mining Museum, the Pobal ironworks or the Bizkaia Bridge.

• TxakolinguneaThe temple of Txakoli is located in Bakio, land of Txakoli gorri, the red wine of the Biscayan coast. A highly recommended visit before visiting any winery.

• Bizkaia BridgeThe Hanging Bridge, keeps in its high part, a small exhibition in which it shows us some of the pieces of its structure.

• Madariaga Tower, ekoetxeaThis museum located in the middle of the biosphere reserve, in Urdaibai, shows us the secrets of everything that surrounds us in nature.

• Bike rental in Bilbao: Bilbao is a perfect city to tour by bike, especially along the two banks of the estuary. In this case, we recommend you to rent a bike in Bilbao to enjoy all the above mentioned areas. In case you want to book your bike in Bilbao you can do it directly from here. Easy, at the best price and fast.
• Water bikes in Bilbao: If you are looking for a new experience, if you want to enjoy a different, innovative and sustainable transport, we recommend you to try renting a water bike in Bilbao. An experience that we loved and that we recommend to all those who might be interested. Remember that you can book your water bike quickly and at the best price from here.
• Pintxo poteo in the Casco ViejoThe Casco Viejo of Bilbao, is one of the best places to enjoy the gastronomy while we enjoy a pleasant moment among friends. And what better plan than to merge the visits to different areas of the Old Town of Bilbao with its prized pintxos?

• Sailing the estuary of Bilbao: The estuary invites us to enjoy Bilbao from the water. To do this we have many companies that offer us from sailing the estuary in a canoe to navigate in our own boat, at our own pace and without any qualifications. We recommend you to read our article about the boats to navigate the estuary of Bilbao.

• Going up by funicular to ArtxandaA funicular ride up to Artxanda, Bilbao’s watchtower, the mountain from which the life of this small and cozy city is controlled, is simply a must.

• Whale watching trip on the high seasEuskadi, land of whale fishermen, proposes us to go out to sea and enjoy the cetaceans that sail our waters. An epic trip, in which, surrounded by dolphins, we try to spot a colossus of our oceans aboard the Hegaluze.

• Climbing Mount Pagasarri: The Pagasarri, a mountain of little difficulty, is one of those emblematic mountaineers of the city. What Bilbao man or woman has not climbed the “Paga” at least once?

• Boat route to San Juan de GaztelugatxeWe recommend you to visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe from the sea. A very different perspective, through which you will have the opportunity to know Gaztelugatxe while you sail the waters of the Bay of Biscay. An exciting activity that runs along the coastal stretch that separates Bermeo and Bakio. Two beautiful towns of the Basque coast that surprises us with its wild and imposing cliffs. If you want to book online this activity you can do it on our own website by clicking here. You will not regret it. This Basque enclave has been listed by many of our readers as an essential place to see in Bilbao and surroundings.

Information about the boat route to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.

• Price: 12€ adults, 7€ children.
• Duration: 1 hour.
• Vessel: Hegaluze barria.
• Attractions: Cape Matxitxako, Bakio, Akatz Rock, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and Bermeo.

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• Aste Nagusia, the festivities of Bilbao: What to say about the big week of Bilbao. Little can be said, it speaks for itself.

• Saint ThomasAs in Donostia San Sebastian, Santo Tomás is a great appointment for all the Biscayan people. An event that brings the agricultural and livestock tradition to the city center through hundreds of stalls where we have the opportunity to taste the best products of our land.

• Basque FestThe festival of the Basque culture in the middle of Easter. A perfect option to enjoy Bilbao and get to know some of our traditions in a festive atmosphere.

• Bilbao BBK LiveThe Bilbao festival. The festival of festivals. With a great reception among music lovers, the BBK Live brings together in Bilbao more than 120,000 people during the days of the event.

• Biennial Machine Tool Fair: This fair held at the BEC is one of the most important in the professional sector. Witness to this is the large presence of companies that host the pavilions of Barakaldo.

• Red Bull Cliff Diving Bilbao: The brave Red Bull jumpers have taken Bilbao as a mandatory stop during their trip around the world. 27 meters high from which the jumpers perform authentic pirouettes.

• ArtxandaArtxanda: As we have already mentioned, this corner of Bilbao is one of the best to get a nice panoramic view of the whole city.

• KobetasKobetamendi, the mountain that hosts the Bilbao BBK Live, is another of those spaces from which you have magnificent views of Bilbao. Different perspective but equally impressive.

• Pagasarri: Although from the “paga” you do not have the same level of detail of the city as from the two previously mentioned points, it is still another of those spaces from where you can see the “botxo”.

• A walk along the Bilbao estuaryA walk along the riverbed of the Bilbao estuary takes us to know a great part of the city. A pleasant and enjoyable walk that can be merged with visits or strategic stops to learn about the gastronomy of Euskadi.

• Route through OgoñoThe route through Ogoño, gives us impressive views from what was once a watchtower for whale watching.

• Route from Getxo to ArmintzaThe route that separates the Biscayan towns of Getxo and Armintza surprises us with wild beaches and coves, movie cliffs and breathtaking views. A highly recommended long coastal route.

• Route through the caves of BaltzolaTo enter Baltzola is synonymous to enter a magical land where mythological beings inhabit its caves. A nice walk, which, without any difficulty, leads us to discover a beautiful place.

• Route through Muskiz: Like the route between Getxo and Armintza, this route shows us again the charms of the Basque coast.

• Route by the lighthouse of GorlizThe route to the lighthouse of Gorliz, passing by the farm of the Diputación de Bizkaia and the canyons that we find at its feet is a highly recommended route.

• Greenway of AtxondoA beautiful family route under the watchful eye of Mount Anboto, where, according to legends, dwells Mari, a kind of witch deified by many, representing one of the most emblematic figures of Basque mythology.

• Nervión waterfallThis route located in Araba, is one of the most demanded routes by the people who visit Bilbao. And it is here, where the famous estuary of Bilbao, the Nervion River, is born. Although it is located in Araba, it only takes 45 minutes to reach this place by car.

• Gorbeia, route through ItxinaItxina, an impressive massif of Gorbeia, invites us to walk through its domains starting from Pagomakurre and passing through the Ojo de Atxulaur, kargaleku and the Campas de Arraba. A magical walk.

• Iron beltThe municipalities of Sopela and Berango share a few kilometers of trenches and machine-gun nests that can be covered in a very pleasant way.

• Maloka: Located in Zierbena, next to the Arena beach, this place offers a wide range of sandwiches and snacks while enjoying the sunset from its huge windows.

• Golfo Norte: Located in Barrika, on the coast, Golfo Norte offers an alternative place to enjoy one of the best sunsets in the open air.

• El PeñonLocated in Sopela, right on the beach, El Peñon offers us a great option to see the end of a great day.

• LarrakoetxeaLarrakoetxea: This rural house located in Plentzia, offers us a good place from which to see a great part of the Biscayan coast. Its cuisine, known throughout Bizkaia, offers great dishes of traditional Basque cuisine.

• Fangaloka: This last place is recently created, and in addition to enjoying a beautiful sunset, it also offers active tourism services.

• El cargadero: Although it is not the best place to watch the sunset, this bar located in the estuary of Bilbao is ideal to enjoy a summer evening. Its dock allows us to arrive by boat, have a drink on the terrace and set sail to finish our trip along the estuary of Bilbao. A luxury plan.

• Sustraiak NaturaSustraiak Natura: This active tourism company based in Etxebarria, offers its services throughout the Biscayan territory. In our case, we enjoyed a nice walk through the surrounding mountains to later stay in an impressive family hotel that they run in the Biscayan village of Etxebarria.

• Troka abenturaLocated in Gorliz, a few meters from the sea, Troka Abentura takes us to know the most unusual corners of our geography. In our case, we enjoyed a nice gymkhana in the Urgoiti Palace and then we went coastering. In addition, Troka Abentura also manages the Gorliz Hostel, a perfect place for people looking for adventure on the Basque coast.

• Crusoe Treasure underwater wineryWe start with the most peculiar winery that we can find in the surroundings of Bilbao, the underwater winery Crusoe Treasure. And no, it is not a bilbainada, the wines of this particular winery have been awarded and praised by critics from all over the world. We must say that although it is not a Txakoli winery, they elaborate this type of wine under the sea.

• Doniene GorrondonaIn this winery we have the unique opportunity to taste a red txakoli, and this type of wine, typical of Bakio, is not abundant in our land.

• Txakoli ButroiThis recently created winery represents the dream of 4 families, Oletxe, Sasines, Etxebarria and Larrañaga, a young winery with great projection.

• Magalarte TxakolinaLocated in the heart of the Txorierri Valley, a few minutes from Bilbao by car, we find a family winery where you can learn about the culture of txakoli in Bizkaia.

• San Juan de GaztelugatxeWho has not heard of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe? This overwhelming space of our coast is one of the most visited places of our land. Even more since it was chosen as one of the scenes of Game of Thrones in the Basque Country.

• Bizkaia Bridge or Hanging BridgeThe Bizkaia Bridge, a majestic suspension bridge that joins the towns of Getxo and Portugalete, is undoubtedly another of those places that we recommend you to visit. On sunny days it is highly recommended to walk along its upper walkway, as it gives us dizzying views.

• Urdaibai: This is one of the natural areas near Bilbao that most amazes us. Named a biosphere reserve by Unesco, a visit to Urdaibai is a must on any trip to Bilbao.

• Urdaibai Bird centerAs its name suggests, this small space located in Urdaibai shows us the beauty of the animal world in Bizkaia. The great variety of birds and other animals that we see from this small “museum”, helps us to learn and understand many small details that surround us in our daily lives.

• Butrón Castle: Although nowadays it is not possible to visit the interior of this castle located in the town of Gatika in Biscay, it is still one of the great attractions in the surroundings of Bilbao.

• Arteaga Castle: Equal or more majestic than the previous one, stands the Arteaga Castle, a castle converted into a hotel that delights its guests.

• The forest of OmaAlso known as the painted forest, this work of art located in Kortezubi dazzles with its colors and perspectives.

• Pozalagua CavePozalagua Cave: These caves located in the Karrantza Valley, are undoubtedly one of the most visited of our environment. The views that we find around them together with the impressive eccentric stalactites that we find inside, create a unique fusion.

• Arboleda FunicularLike the funicular of Bilbao and Igeldo, the funicular of the grove leads us to its upper platform to enjoy incredible views. In addition, it also invites us to enjoy the leisure and gastronomy through the golf course, museums, routes and restaurants that we find nearby.

• Walk of the great villas: Getxo, one of the most attractive towns per square meter of our coast, invites us to walk along the promenade that separates Areeta and Algorta enjoying the noble buildings that we find on our way.

• KarpinKarpin is a park for the recovery of wild animals. A space, in which besides helping all those injured specimens, they show us the way of life of the animals from the respect. It has nothing to do with a zoo, they do not imprison animals so that people can see them. They take care of injured animals and at the same time, they allow people to visit them.

• Aixerrota Windmill: Located in Punta Galea, in Getxo, this is one of the few windmills that we find in the province of Bizkaia.

• Urkiola Natural Park: One of the most precious natural treasures of our environment. A perfect place to practice sports and rest your mind.

• Old bridge of Balmaseda: Balmaseda, one of the most striking urban centers of the interior of Bizkaia, offers us the possibility of walking across its old bridge, one of the most emblematic structures of the municipality.

• Agurtza: The Agurtza, an old wooden fishing boat, has been converted into the fishing interpretation center of the town of Santurtzi.

• Old Port of AlgortaThis old fishing village is nowadays one of the most demanded places by those who visit us. And it is not surprising, since it is also by the locals themselves, where, sitting on the stairs, they enjoy the sea while eating some pintxos.

• Cemetery of BilbaoThe cemetery of Bilbao has become one of those peculiar visits from where the tourists and the own bilbaínos know the history of the city.

• La Arena.

• Las Arenas.

• Ereaga.

• Arrigunaga.

• Gorrondatxe – Azkorri.

• Barinatxe.

• Arrietara-Atxabiribil.

• Muriola.

• Plentzia.

• Gorliz.

• Armintza.

• Bakio.

• Aritzatxu.

• Laida.

• Laga.

• Pentxo RestaurantOne of the best value for money restaurants in Bilbao. In the Pentxo, we find dishes of traditional Basque cuisine with touches of modern cuisine introduced by Henar Garcia, second generation of this family business.

• Saibigain RestaurantA restaurant where quality is the letter of introduction. Although its menus may be somewhat higher than some of the restaurants listed above, it is well worth a try. 100% recommended.

• Iñakiren TavernAnother of the typical restaurants of the Old Helmet bilbaíno. A restaurant, which, like the two previous ones, offers us a great option to eat in the center of the city, without displacements and with the possibility of enjoying guided tours just a few meters away.

• Sabino’s little houseWe leave for the end one of the best fish restaurants in Bilbao. The quality of the dishes we tasted at La Casita de Sabino is far above that of any other.

• The 11 villagersQuality menu at a great price. Very good and recommended menu “all to share”, where we highlight dishes such as hake or chop.

• Ibaiondo GrillWithout words. One of our latest discoveries, a steakhouse to write down in capital letters in the agenda. A mandatory gastronomic visit.

• Begotxu RestaurantEmblematic restaurant in Armintza where fish and seafood fresh from the port have been tasted all their lives. Of course, since a few years ago, the so-called “Begotxu”, an escalope of enormous dimensions, has overtaken any other dish.

• Eloy TavernA small and cozy restaurant in the port of Zierbena. Its specialty, fish and seafood. Its attractions: competitive prices, personal attention and of course, the quality of its dishes.

• Korostondo RestaurantA rather peculiar restaurant, in the middle of the Dima Otxandio road. Its specialties, beans and chops.

• Urbasa RestaurantOne of the best restaurants near Bilbao airport. Homemade food at a very good price, not to be missed.

• Boliña el ViejoLocated in the center of Gernika, a few meters from one of the most famous markets in Bizkaia, we find the restaurant Boliña el Viejo, a traditional restaurant, where we find 100% traditional dishes.

• Zolloko TavernIn the mountain, near Ganekogorta, one of the most emblematic mountains of Greater Bilbao, we find this restaurant from Bizkaia that has earned its great fame.

• Cannon Etxea RestaurantOn a hill, overlooking the day to day life of the spectacular town of Bermeo, we find this restaurant where the quality and the views make us fall in love with it.

• All Iron HostelLocated in the upper part of the city, near the Basilica of Begoña, this hostel, in addition to a magnificent attention also maintains a good quality-price ratio.

• Bcool HostelBcool Hostel: This recently created hostel has been established in one of the most central and “peculiar” areas of Bilbao, in San Francisco. A multicultural space, from where we are invited to know the whole city.

• Domine HotelOne of the most glamorous hotels in the city. Located in front of the Guggenheim Museum, with beautiful views over the Bilbao estuary, this hotel is perfect for people who, without mind paying a little more, are looking for accommodation in the center of Bilbao.

• Hotel Gran BilbaoThis hotel could not be missing in our list of hotels in Bilbao, and we can assure you that it is one of the hotels that best understands its customers.

• Hotel AntsotegiThis hotel is not located in Bilbao, but it is undoubtedly the one we like the most in the whole province of Bizkaia. A family hotel, very cozy and quiet from where to enjoy the charms of all Bizkaia. A rural hotel full of charms.

• Metro Bilbao: The most used transport in Bizkaia. Fast, comfortable and efficient, this is how we can describe the transport that transports more passengers in Bilbao today.

• Bilbobus: The buses of Bilbao, are one of the most demanded transports after the subway. These buses reach practically all the neighborhoods of Bilbao, every corner of Bilbao that is not reached by any subway line.

• Bizkaibus: This transport is in charge of linking the towns of the province of Bizkaia with the capital by bus.

• Euskotren: The broad gauge trains of Euskadi are managed by this public company. Another great option to go by public transport to the towns surrounding Bilbao.

• Tramway: Perhaps the least used transport in Bilbao, but not for that reason underestimated. The streetcar, the latest transport to land in Bilbao, is here to stay.

• Artxanda Funicular: The most used transport to join Artxanda and the urban center of Bilbao. Emblematic, typical, traditional, very Bilbao.

• Karrantza.

• Otxandio.

• Zierbena.

• Santurtzi.

• Getxo.

• Sopela.

• Gorliz.

• Armintza.

• Bakio.

• Bermeo.

• Mundaka.

• Elantxobe.

• Gernika.

• Lekeitio.

• From the water, from the estuary: Playing with the perspective provided by the estuary at low or high tide is always a good option.

• From the heights, from Artxanda: A good panoramic view of the city is essential to remember our trip.

• Reflections in the estuary: Playing with colors and shapes that we find reflected in the estuary is always a very good idea, we are sure to get a different, original photo.

• From the sky: The services of several aviation companies take us to fly over Bilbao in a light aircraft, a perfect option to photograph Bilbao among the clouds.

• The Bilbao tile: Sometimes confused with the Barcelona tile because of its similarities, the Bilbao tile is an icon for the people of Bilbao.

• La Gabarra and Athletic: Although he has been in the dry dock for many years, La Gabarra and Athletic are essential to understand the way of being of his people. His policy of playing only with players from Euskal Herria is one of many examples.

• The bilbainadasThese songs so typical of Bilbao are more and more difficult to hear, but, even so, during some festivity, they come back to delight our ears in Bilbao’s Casco Viejo.

• The txikito glass: The Basque of Bilbao. The glass of the txikiteros. The glass in which to drink a txikito, a small glass of wine, is another of the icons of the city. Although it is difficult to find it in the bars, you can buy it in souvenir stores.

• Amatxu Begoña: The amatxu of Begoña and the basilica that bears her name are another of the icons of Greater Bilbao. Although today the church is losing many of its followers, a visit to Begoña is still a tradition.

• Marijaia: The icon of Bilbao’s festivities, the emblem and spirit of Bilbao’s Semana Grande. This fictitious character is another of those figures without whom Bilbao would not be Bilbao.

• Pintxos: Gastronomy lovers are in luck, pintxos show us the essence of Basque gastronomy in small portions, a representation of the culinary quality of our land.

• Typical dishes: Cod in pilpil sauce, cutlet, squid in its own ink, hake in green sauce, kokotxas or stuffed peppers are some of the most traditional dishes of the city.

• Desserts in Bilbao: Cakes such as carolinas, butter rolls or rice cakes are an emblem of Bilbao’s gastronomy. Sweets for all tastes.