Things to Do in Bilbao, Spain, Bilbao, Spain

Largest city in the Basque Country, Bilbao pulls you in slowly with its subtle charms. Guggenheim, Casco Viejo, pintxos bars, river walks — our top 5 things to do for a city break that pairs well with San Sebastián.

The largest city in the Basque Country, Bilbao is the kind of place that pulls you in slowly with its subtle charms and welcoming people.

This former industrial heavyweight of northern Spain has been reborn as a modern-day destination for lovers of fantastic foods and contemporary art amongst other things.

You will be surprised at the volume of things to do in Bilbao. Therefore, to help you ease your visit, we've included our top 5 picks.

The great range of places to stay, eat, drink, explore and party makes this compact city one which you won't want to miss on your next trip to Spain. So take some quality time to discover this little gem nestled in the far north of Spain with our Bilbao guide right here. Who knows, you might end up staying longer than you planned to! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).