Some recommendations for a weekend trip in Bilbao, Spain. I recommend you spend longer in this beautiful region and area of Spain but if you have a short amount of time, this is a good start.
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The famous Guggenheim museum in Bilbao offers unique art installations inside as well as interesting views outside the museum like the Puppy and Mamam the spider sculpture.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
In central location of Bilbao known for good pintxos (basque version of tapas)
El Globo tavern
Beautiful plaza in central Bilbao to take a rest and pics.
MOYÚA SQUARE
Another good spot for pintxos. They also have a menu you can order off of.
Café Iruña
Busy shopping street in Bilbao with stores like Mango, Zara, El Corte inglés etc.
Gran Vía Area
Old town in Bilbao lots of stores and bars to stop at for a drink and pintxos.
CASCO VIEJO (OLD TOWN)
Nice lively plaza that has many bars to choose from.
PLAZA NUEVA (Bilbao) - Qué SABER antes de ir (2025)
Must see building in Bilbao. Bar and rooftop bar inside. Swimming pool, movie theater. I believe they offer tours as well.
Azkuna Zentroa: Home
Super yummy Greek restaurant in Bilbao!
Kalí Órexi by Labocatorio
Nice restaurant near center Bilbao. Good place for dinner and menu del día during the week.
Nikko
Spend an afternoon day at the beach or a walk along the sea before visiting San Juan Gaztelugatxe.
Bakioko hondartza
The famous dragonstone steps! Make sure to book your time slot for a visit. Beautiful views! Also, make sure to ring the bell at the church.
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe | Basque Country Cultural Heritage - Euskadi.eus
Spend a morning or afternoon strolling through the cute port town of Bermeo. Take in the beautiful views of the sea.
Tourism in Bermeo. What to see. Tourist information
Restaurant that specializes in tuna. They also have a bar that offers pintxos and little snacks.
ALAKRANA Bermeo
Yummy pizza place in Bakio.
LA CANTINE BAKIO
Take the metro from Bilbao to Gexto to see the famous bridge.
Bizkaia Bridge
Website to check the bus schedule to get to other towns and beaches in Bizkaia from Bilbao.
Bizkaibus
Metro system for Bilbao.
Bilbao
Nice way to get around the city.
Tram
Nice centrally located hotel near casco viejo.
NYX Hotel Bilbao | Spain
Hotel located along gran via in Bilbao.
Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao
Nice centrally located hotel behind gran via. Close to a little square and bars.
Hotel Abando
Nice walk way in Bilbao from the Guggenheim to Casco Viejo.
The river estuary, the backbone of Bilbao - Turismo
Nice park to walk through. Lots of seating to enjoy a warm sunny day.
Parque de Doña Casilda, el pulmón de Bilbao
Delicious bakery offering gluten free cookies. They are chewy and soft and delicious, would never guess they were gluten free.
Kuki Cookie Bakery (100% GLUTEN FREE)
Famous bakery that offers number of desserts. The most famous is the bollo de mantequilla. They also have a kiosk at the Bilbao airport.
