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Bilbao Map, Spain

If you feel like you need some help to find your way in your destination city, you are in the right place. This Bilbao Map will certainly help you to seek out the best restaurants, clubs and sights in town. You want to know what is the best place for a walk? Or what you should be watching out for during your visit? Learn more about the best things to do in the city reading our travel tips and then get around in Bilbao with Travelgrove's map. While searching for places, you can also check some cheap flights or deals or you can take a look at our user's galleries about the city. We hope you will find our city map of Bilbao useful. Enjoy your trip and come back to share your travel experience about Bilbao!

Bilbao History

At the very beginning of the 17th century, Bilbao officially became the capital city of the region of Biscay. Despite the economic crisis that affected Spain in the 17th century, Bilbao continued to flourish and to grow into one of Spain’s most important commercial centres, thanks to its wool and iron-work trade with the British Isles and with the Netherlands. The 18th and 19th centuries passed peacefully, and the... read more

Bilbao Sightseeing

Bilbao can only reveal its true essence when visited by foot. The Casco Viejo (Old Town) district, with its medieval air and crowded streets, concentrates most of Bilbao’s restaurants, shops and monuments. Like any respectable European city, Bilbao includes a number of large squares, like Plaza Moyua, Plaza Nueva or Plaza de Miguel de Unamuno. But even more impressive are Bilbao’s markets, especially Mercado de la... read more

Bilbao Travel Guide

In Bilbao, tourists can find shopping on the Sunday street market as well as big brands in stores, which is a unique experience in itself. Vacationers can purchase antiques and traditional products from the old quarter whereas high street shopping can be done from Rodríguez Arias. While in Bilbao tourists must try various delicacies and local cuisines which are offered by all the prestigious restaurants. Sea-food is a... read more

Bilbao Nightlife

A favorite for both the Spaniards and the tourists is the popular “poteo”, small portions of local wines that are called “potes”. These are usually served in the evening for a good appetizer before the late dinner and the best spots in town where you can have them are the Casco Viejo and the Licenciado Pozas. The legendary Iruna dating back to 1903 is another place you shouldn’t miss on your wine tour of... read more