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Bilbao

Industrial port reborn around the Guggenheim

🗓️ Best time: June–September💰 Mid-Range · ~$130/day📍 Spain

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About Bilbao

The Frank Gehry Guggenheim sparked an entire city renaissance — Basque pintxos, riverfront walks, and a gateway to the wild Basque coast.

⭐ Things to do in Bilbao

Guggenheim Bilbao MuseumCasco Viejo old townMercado de la RiberaFunicular to Mt. ArtxandaVizcaya Bridge (UNESCO)Azkuna Zentroa (cultural center)San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (Game of Thrones)Getxo coastal walk

🍽️ Where to eat in Bilbao

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

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El Globo

★ 4.6 (104) · Basque · Tapas Bars

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La Viña del Ensanche

★ 4.6 (49) · Tapas Bars

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Cafe Iruña Colon de Larreategui

★ 4.1 (48) · Spanish

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Coppola

★ 4.6 (42) · Pizza · Italian

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Gure Toki

★ 4.3 (37) · Tapas Bars

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Café Bar Bilbao

★ 4.3 (34) · Basque · Sandwiches

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La Olla

★ 4.7 (27) · Gastropubs · Tapas Bars

★ 3.7 (15) · Tapas/Small Plates

★ 3.8 (14) · Mediterranean · Arroceria / Paella

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Kokken

★ 4.5 (13) · Tapas/Small Plates · Signature Cuisine

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Metro and trams excellent; walk the old town and museum strip.

💡 Local tip

Day-trip San Sebastián for the food, return Bilbao for the bed — way cheaper.