Bilbao (Basque: Bilbo) is a city to dream about – vital, vibrant and culturally dynamic, yet somehow stress-free and,above all,civilised in the true sense of that overused word.The Basque Country’s biggest and busiest city, Bilbao lies on RíaNervión and is neatly wedged into the green hills of Vizcaya province. It is the heart of a metropolis where more than a million people live. The great architectural and infrastructure projects have been the driving force of the urban and economic regeneration of the city.

Attractions

• Instantly hailed as the most important structure of its time, Guggenheim Museumconcentrates on post-war paintings and sculptures.
• For a breath-taking vista of Bilbao take the three-minute ride up Artxanda hill on the Funicular.
• The Hanging Bridge of Vizcaya - was the world’s first bridge to carry both people and traffic on a suspended gondola, and is the only one of its type still in use today.
• Floating on waves of peace and quiet just beyond the Museo de BellasArtes is another work of fine art – the Parque de Doña Casilda de Iturrizar.
• The compact Casco Viejo, Bilbao's atmospheric old quarter, is full of charming streets, boisterous bars and plenty of quirky and independent shops.
• Gaztelugatxe, one of the most unique places in Spain, is a little island situated in the Bay of Biscay just 30mins north of Bilbao.