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First day – In the morning, visit the fabulous Guggenheim Museum, the Basque region’s star attraction, then take a stroll to Bilbao’s old town (Casco Viejo) and lunch on pintxos (small tapas on bread) in the Plaza Nueva. Walk back from Casco Viejo via the river or take the tram and enjoy the great views.
Second day – Visit the Museum of Fine Arts (Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao) on the Plaza del Museo, then head out for some shopping at the Philippe Starck-designed Alhóndiga Bilbao. This culture and leisure center boasts a cinema multiplex, library, fitness center, auditorium, shops and a restaurant.
Best Restaurants
Etxanobe
Cuisine: Classic European
Palacio Euskalduna, Avenida Abandoibarra 4, 48002
Casa Rufo
Cuisine: Basque
Calle Hurtado de Amezaga 5, 48008
Guggenheim Restaurant
Cuisine: Basque
Guggenheim Museum, Avenida Abandoibarra 2, 48001
Best Shop
Persuade
For: High-end fashion, furniture
Villarias 8, 48001
Best to Do
Nervion River
Take a boat ride along the Nervion River to see the remains of the city´s past, and its transformation into today’s stunning metropolis.