A weekend in Bilbao
Bilbao in the Basque region of Northern Spain, is known for its lush green scenery and its culinary treats. I had high expectations of the city but really didn’t expect to be so wowed by Bilbao. I wanted to share what we found and my recommendations for a 2-day break or weekend in Bilbao. Bilbao is often referred to as an industrial port city which I think makes it sound much less appealing than it actually is. The city is located on a river that runs from the Estuary of Bilbao and the Bay of Biscay and while in the past the river was heavily industrialised nowadays it’s an interesting and modern city. Here are our tips for how to spend your time during a weekend in Bilbao in an easy to follow 2 day itinerary. Bilbao two day city itinerary Everything in Bilbao is within walking distance, so this itinerary is based on you walking from place to place. If you get a little tired you can jump on the metro or tram. This self guided tour is perfect for seeing the main city si...