A day trip to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe AKA Dragonstone from Game of Thrones
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is one of the most stunning places in Spain. The northern coast of Basque Country is lined with craggy cliffs & island vistas, but Gaztelugatxe …
Bilbao
15 great pintxos bars in Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao, Spain has one of the best nightlife cultures in the world thanks to the city’s love of pintxos. Pintxos (pinchos in Spanish, pintxos in Basque) can be found …
The historic Vizcaya Bridge in Bilbao, Spain
February 15, 2021 Art & Architecture, Bilbao, Culture, Europe, History, Spain, Travel Guides 2 Comments
The Vizcaya Bridge near Bilbao, Spain is like no bridge you’ve ever seen. It was the first ever transporter bridge built in the world, and it’s one of the …
Funicular de Artxanda in Bilbao, Spain
Getting to a high viewpoint is a great way to get to know a new place. In Bilbao, Spain, the Funicular de Artxanda is a quick way to access …
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
December 30, 2020 Art & Architecture, Bilbao, Culture, Europe, Museums, Spain, Travel Guides No Comments
The art world in Bilbao is centered around the Guggenheim, and with good reason. When it opened in 1997, the Guggenheim transformed the city. It helped turn Bilbao into …
New Year’s Eve in Bilbao, Spain
A couple of years ago, I spent most of January in Spain. I arrived in Bilbao on the day after Christmas, planning on spending the New Year there. I’d …
4 great places for craft beer in Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao, Spain’s reinvigoration in recent decades has also led to a small craft beer scene popping up. Here’s where to find the best craft beer in Bilbao, including beer …