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Bilbao
Spain · BIO
Guggenheim titanium and the best pintxos in Spain.
About
Bilbao or Bilbo is a city in northern Spain, the largest city in the province of Biscay and in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. With a population of 347,342 as of 2024, it is the 11th most populous city in Spain, and the most populous in northern Spain. The Bilbao metropolitan area has 1,037,847 inhabitants, making it the most populous metropolitan area in northern Spain. The comarca of Greater Bilbao is the fifth-largest urban area in Spain. Bilbao is also the main urban area in what is defined as the Greater Basque region.
Source: Wikipedia — Bilbao (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- architecture · excellent
- dining · excellent
- affordability · good
- beaches · good
- family friendly · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan55°F15d wet
- Feb58°F13d wet
- Mar60°F17d wet
- Apr64°F14d wet
- May68°F14d wet
- Jun74°F13d wet
- Jul77°F9d wet
- Aug79°F9d wet
- Sep75°F12d wet
- Oct71°F13d wet
- Nov61°F17d wet
- Dec57°F15d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from BilbaoFrom $350 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Hike Gaztelugatxe, Fishing Port Bermeo & Pintxo Lunch from BilbaoFrom $160 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Full Day Private 4WD Tour from Santander to Picos de Europa. Excellent meals.From $510 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Marques de Riscal and Ysios Rioja Wine Tour and Lunch from BilbaoFrom $343 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Bilbao Authentic Food Tour with 9 Pintxos and Local DrinksFrom $115 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Small Group Guided Half Day Tour Visit to San Juan GaztelugatxeFrom $83 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Bilbao Airport (BIO), about 2.7 mi away.
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