"The Rebirthing of Bilbao" Bilbao by Rhondaj

Bilbao Travel Guide: 920 reviews and 1,733 photos

Just a Glimpse

We arrived and left Spain through Bilbao, our main destination being Vitoria, but we were able to spend two days here. The first day our friends guided us around the city and then we came back to the city on our own for a day.
Here's a tip so you won't sound as foolish as me: Bilbao is pronounced "bill-bow ". The "bow" is the doggie "bow" and should linger into a slow non-existence! So now you're one step ahead of where I was.

Flying into Bilbao

approaching by air

The countryside surrounding Bilbao is mostly rural. Low, rolling mountains, farmland and copses of evergreen trees.
Bilbao itself, is a hilly city and the outskirts are dotted with green, rolling parklands, allowing the city dwellers a place to relax and enjoy nature.

Driving into Bilbao

approaching by bus

Here you can see the rolling hills surrounding Bilbao as we enter the city on the ground this time!

Last visit to Bilbao: Mar 2003
Intro Updated Jun 16, 2003
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blint Apr 14, 2008 at 3:49 PM Report Abuse

Good page.. All over Spain clothes are dried outside, In Britain I know in some places it is "illegal" to do so, here there are no such rules and as the weather is good in most places then it makes sense, though of course some say it's ugly...
Toshioohsako Jan 5, 2008 at 1:00 PM Report Abuse

This is Bibao! I always wanted to go there and f´drive to St Sebastian, etc. Thanks for sharing this picture. I have to plan this trip. A very happy new year!
benazer Feb 15, 2007 at 2:09 PM Report Abuse

Very nice tips and pictures,everything looks so nice,enjoyed your few pages that I looked. Will come back again soon. Az.
atufft Feb 9, 2007 at 8:13 PM Report Abuse

Nice consise introduction to Bilbao. I look forward to walking in the old center, going to the museum, and dining out.
Sue08080 May 28, 2006 at 5:49 AM Report Abuse

Bilbao is a place I'd like to see. The Guggenheim in a not-so-touristy town sounds appealing!
FruitLover May 13, 2006 at 7:48 AM Report Abuse

Thanx, Rhonda. I'm going to visit here next month. Heard so much about Guggenheim Museum. Is it really so special?? Ananga Ranga! Avi
JessH Apr 25, 2006 at 11:34 PM Report Abuse

Really nice tips, great photos, fun insights & experiences. Worthy of some extra orange stars I believe! Greetings from the desert / Jess :-)
infodigger Apr 12, 2006 at 5:27 AM Report Abuse

Wow, I remember being in Bilbao about 8 years ago. Nice place to be!!
jckim Apr 2, 2005 at 7:41 AM Report Abuse

Bilbao's my interesting place with San Sebastián!
aaaarrgh Jan 7, 2005 at 5:25 PM Report Abuse

Cool pages! I like the view of the City Hall, reminds me of what I'd forgotten (if that makes sense). The Museo Guggenheim sort of blows you away when you see it!!