Bilbao Travel Guide

Arrival

• Bilbao Airport
  - The main international airport serving Bilbao and the surrounding Basque region.

Activities

Landmarks

• Guggenheim Museum
  - Iconic modern and contemporary art museum designed by Frank Gehry.
• Casco Viejo
  - The charming Old Town with its narrow streets and historic buildings.
• Plaza Nueva
  - A neoclassical square surrounded by arcades and bars.
• Mercado de la Ribera
  - Europe's largest covered market, offering fresh local produce.
• Zubizuri Bridge
  - A striking footbridge designed by Santiago Calatrava.

Adventure

• Artxanda Funicular
  - Ride to the top of Mount Artxanda for panoramic views of the city.
• Ría de Bilbao
  - Take a boat tour along the Nervión River.

Restaurants

Cafe / Street Food

• Plaza Nueva
  - Home to numerous pintxos bars offering Basque tapas.
• Mercado de la Ribera
  - Try local dishes at the market's food stalls.

Fine dining

• Azurmendi
  - Three-Michelin-starred restaurant known for innovative Basque cuisine.
• Mina
  - Michelin-starred restaurant offering creative tasting menus.

Nightlife / Bar

• Casco Viejo
  - The Old Town is full of lively bars and taverns.
• Pozas Street
  - Known for its vibrant nightlife and popular with locals.

Departure

• Bilbao Airport
  - Depart from the same airport you arrived at.