Top 5 Things to See: 48hrs in Bilbao
Striking architecture, a medieval core, and great art: visitors to Bilbao can easily pack 48 hours with the city's many excellent sights and attractions.
City Breaks in Bilbao: Recommended holiday rentals
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Planning City Breaks in Bilbao
A port city and the capital of northern Spain's Basque region, Bilbao is popular with art and architectural enthusiasts and is also a top European foodie destination.
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Guggenheim Museum
Bilbao's most famous landmark and attraction is the Frank Gehry-designed Guggenhiem Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. Frequently cited as one of the most architecturally significant buildings of the late 20th century, it houses changing exhibitions including large-scale installations.
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The Seven Streets
Despite a reputation for modern, ground-breaking architecture, the city's Medieval Old Town, known as 'The Seven Streets' (Casco Viejo), is a colourful and charming place to wander around. It includes a series of cobbled streets connected via narrow alleyways and is home to the Neo-Classical Plaza Nueva.
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Bilbao Museum of Fine Arts
The most important fine art museum in Spain outside of Madrid, Bilbao's Museum of Fine Arts features Basque, Spanish, and European art spanning from the medieval to modern era. The museum is found within Dona Casilda Iturrizar Park.
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Artanxada Mountain
Take the furnicular railway up this dramatic mountain. From the top you will enjoy breath-taking views of the city, including the Guggenheim and the skyscrapers of downtown Bilbao. There's also a swimming pool at the peak.
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Take a pinxtos tour
The Basque version of tapas is as beautiful to look at as it is to eat. Go on a bar crawl during the early evening and taste a different dish in each place. The Old Town, notably Plaza Nueva, is the best place to taste both the city's most traditional and innovative pinxtos.
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Information about City Breaks in Bilbao
| 📏 Average size of a holiday home | 69 m² |
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| 🥳 Busiest month | January |
| 🛏️ Popular accommodation types | Condo and Apartment rental |
| 🌡️ Warmest weather | August and July |
| 🥶 Coldest weather | 6 °C in January and February |
| 🌧️ Rainiest months | March and January |
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City Breaks in Bilbao: frequently asked questions
City Breaks in Bilbao: what's the average price for the accommodation?
With HomeToGo, you can find holiday holiday homes for City Breaks in Bilbao starting at £16 per night.
Where I can find holiday lettings for City Breaks in Bilbao that can host a family or large group?
When planning a group trip it's useful to know that average Apartment rental in Bilbao can accommodate 4 guests and costs around £246 per night.
How many lettings are available to book for a weekend getaway in Bilbao?
There are more than 3,493 holiday homes for rent in Bilbao with prices starting at £16 per night.
What types of holiday accommodation are available for City Breaks in Bilbao?
There's plenty of variety available when it comes to holiday homes for City Breaks in Bilbao, with 188 Apartment rental and 7 Condo on offer.
Do many accommodations in Bilbao include a pool?
Yes, over 4% of lettings in Bilbao offer a pool.
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