Bilbao BBK Live is getting closer and closer: 6, 7 and 8 July. Book your accommodation in Bilbao as soon as possible and get ready to enjoy three days of great international music.
Trip to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
The hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, only 40 km from Bilbao, is one of those places that appear to have leapt straight out of the pages of a fairy tale. Built on the top of an islet, this unique church is one of the prettiest sights along the Cantabrian coast.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: Art in Stone and Titanium
Spread out over 24.000m2 the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is one of Europe’s most spectacular buildings. And it’s not just for the impressive size.
Surfing the Basque Country II: Bilbao
In the last post about surfing in the Basque Country we explored the surf around San Sebastian. In this post we are moving the action further along the coast to the surf spots around the renovated industrial city of Bilbao.
Vizcaya Bridge, The World’s Oldest Transporter Bridge
The Vizcaya Bridge, popularly known as the Puente Colgante (Hanging Bridge), recently celebrated its 120th anniversary. This monumental iron structure spans the Nervión River uniting the towns of Portugalete and Getxo and is well worth visiting during your holidays in Bilbao.
Butrón Castle, a romantic dream in the Basque Country
Butrón Castle, built on a hill and surrounded by hundred year old forests, seems to be straight out of the pages of one of those fairy tales our parents use to read to us before we went to bed. It is located in Gatika, Vizcaya, only 20 kilometers from Bilbao. If like me, you are a fan of movies featuring knights, sword fighting and castles, then a day trip to this castle is a must.
Bilbao BBK Live 2013 Program
Every year, thousands of people make the pilgrimage to Kobetamendi to pay homage to rock, alternative and electronic music at the Bilbao BBK Live. BBK Live is one of the biggest summer music festivals in Spain. Groups such as Metallica, R.E.M, Coldplay, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Prodigy, Iron Maiden and Radiohead have graced the stage in previous editions. If you think they are good, sure that this year’s line up won’t let you down.
Bilbao Cafes, Sweet Temptation
A white coffee or a cup of tea, cupcakes, bread and butter, scones and cream…Afternoon tea a delicious tradition which reminds us of good friends and times spent chatting over a nice cup of tea whilst enjoying a light piece of sponge cake. If you are in Bilbao and want to maintain the tradition or simply relax for a while before sightseeing in the streets of Bilbao, here are a few of our favourite Cafes in Bilbao.
The classic cycle tour Bilbao-Bilbao 2013
Bilbao Bilbao is not a race it is to be enjoyed. That’s the first thing you should know. This popular tour began towards the end of the 80’s with the objective of not being a real race and with no competition amongst participants. At that time this concept was strange, almost alien in fact.
Guggenheim Terrace, Apartment of the Week in Bilbao
Years ago if you mentioned you were going to Bilbao, the normal response would be why. Why would you want to visit the dirty Industrial city of Bilbao when there are so many other beautiful places along the Basque coastline to explore, say San Sebastian for example? Well things have changed, no longer is it that Industrial city instead it is a modern, exciting city boasting world class museums and modern architecture whilst maintaining a firm grip on its roots and traditions.