Things to do in Bilbao
The Zubizuri, an iconic yet controversial bridge
Beyond its aesthetic value, the Zubizuri Bridge has been the source of much talk due to conflicts between the developer, the City Council and the architect, Santiago Calatrava.
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.
Mount Artxanda: discover the hill with the best panoramic views of Bilbao
Going up Mount Artxanda is a great way to see Bilbao from a different perspective and, often, observing places from the highest point helps us to take it all in that little bit better.
The La Ribera Market: the largest market in Bilbao
The La Ribera Market, situated on the banks of the Nervión river, blends traditional food stands with an innovative food court filled with the sounds of jazz.
The Santimamiñe Cave: A Palaeolithic treasure
The cave, accidentally discovered by a group of children in 1916, contains the largest example of rock paintings in the province of Biscay.
Plaza de Moyúa: the best meeting point in Bilbao
Plaza de Moyúa, with its monumental fountain and colourful flower beds, is Bilbao’s main hub and one of the most popular meeting points for local people.
Soaring over Bilbao on the Artxanda funicular
The train that goes up to Mount Artxanda, opened in 1915, is a quintessential part of the city that hides an intriguing yet eventful past.
Bilbao’s Santiago Cathedral: a journey to the heart of Gothic Basque Country
The place of worship, built between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries, has housed the Diocese of Bilbao since 1949 in a building replete with chapels and tombs belonging to ancient noble families.
The Church of San Antón: Bilbao’s most popular place of worship
The Basque capital’s emblematic Gothic church has borne witness to the history of Bilbao thanks to its central location on the Banks of the Nervión river.
Bilbao with kids: an amazing family break
There are plenty of things for kids to do on a family trip to Bilbao: going up Mount Artxanda on the funicular, sailing along the Nervión river, riding bicycles and visiting the Maritime and Guggenheim museums are just a few of them.