Things to do with friends in Bilbao
The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum: the Eden of art lovers
The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is a must-visit for art lovers. The space offers a comprehensive selection of ancient, modern and contemporary art.
The Bilbao Maritime Museum: a step back in time to the most industrial of estuaries
The museum, situated on the site of the old docks of the Euskalduna shipyard, preserves several vintage boats and the mythical Carola Crane.
Mendikosolo Park, a green lung on the outskirts of Bilbao
Mendikosolo Park is a pleasant semi-urban park located in the municipality of Arrigorriaga, on the outskirts of Bilbao. Picnics, cycling, hiking or even renting a boat… Find out what you can do there!
The Archaeological Museum: a trip through Biscay’s past
The Archaeological Museum of Bilbao offers a comprehensive overview of Basque prehistory and has a wreck from medieval times on display.
Azkuna Zentroa, Bilbao’s amazing cultural driving force
Situated in the heart of the Basque city, Azkuna Zentroa is a leading multipurpose cultural space for the people of Bilbao. The building—a former grain warehouse—underwent an incredible transformation and is an example of how to find a new outlet for magnificent buildings that no longer fulfil the function for which they were designed.
Basque Sports: passion allied to strength
Basque pelota, stone lifting, regattas and aizkolaritza. Discover the best of Basque sports.
The church of San Nicolás de Bilbao, a Baroque jewel in the heart of the city
Located in the heart of this Basque city, the church of San Nicolás de Bilbao is remarkable for its historical importance and for its original floor plan.
The magic of the Otzarreta Beech Wood
This small but lush forest of centuries-old beech trees is one of inland Biscay’s loveliest natural spaces.
Bilbao for groups: two cultural itineraries filled with beer and pintxos
Two cultural routes for discovering, together with friends and family, the spirit and history of Bilbao while sampling the incredible food that the city has to offer.