Short breaks in Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao located in northern Spain, is 250 miles north of Madrid and only 70 miles from the French boarder. The city is very close to the Spanish coast and only a short trip from excellent quality beaches.
Once famous for its ship-building prowess, Bilbao has had a sudden change to tourism when the local industry collapsed. Bilbao is home to one of the world famous Guggenheim Museums, and this should be at the top of your list of things to see during you Bilbao city break.
Things to do in Bilbao
The Guggenheim museum really did start the revolution for Bilbao and allowed this amazing city to flourish into a tourist hotspot. With many excellent exhibitions, this light and spacious building is not only one of the best Guggenheim’s in the world, but one of the best museums in the world.
If the grand exterior of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao was too much for you the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is of a much more personal size. Housing many exquisite pieces, this museum has a rapidly growing reputation for being home to some of the finest collections of Basque and Spanish paintings in the world. If you like fine art, you will love a trip to the Fine Arts Museum during your city break in Bilbao.
The high end fashion world emerged in Bilbao shortly after the world class art museums arrived. With fashion brands such as DKNY and Calvin Klein opening stores on the Nervión River front, retail therapy is a must on any short break in Bilbao. Only a short walk from these stores is the Old Town where you will be in awe at the stunning plazas, gothic churches and restaurants offering fine-dining.
The cuisine in Bilbao is a fusion from the areas that are close by. It is a mixture of Basque and French but it is heavily affected by the Mediterranean diet. During your Bilbao city break you will visit restaurants that are mouthwatering, with a range of dishes on offer that will keep you coming back time and time again.
Bilbao is so close to the French boarder that a trip to the south of France is strongly advised. It is simple and quick to travel from Bilbao to Bordeaux, where you can sample some of the finest wines the world has to offer.
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From cultural artistic experiences to evenings of entertainment and amazing cuisine, there is something to fulfill all tastes in the city of Bilbao.
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