Stay : Small journey in Bizkaia
To get to know Bilbao and the must-see sights of Bizkaia, 8 days is a perfect length of time, allowing you to visit Getxo, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and the Urdaibai Nature Reserve, as well as planning trips to San Sebastian or Santander
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
8 days
€€ - Charm and comfort
Detail of the stay : Small journey in Bizkaia - 8 days
Day 1: Bilbao
Steps: Bilbao
Discover the Casco Viejo. You can admire the neoclassical arcades of the Plaza Nueva, stroll along the stalls of the Mercado de la Ribera, visit the Museo Vasco and tour the pintxos bars of the Siete Calles, the seven historic streets of the old town.
Day 2: Bilbao
Steps: Bilbao
Visit the Guggenheim Museum and walk along the river to the Maritime Museum. On the way, you will see the avant-garde buildings of the neighborhood, including the Euskalduna Palace and the Iberdrola Tower. The more athletic can try a paddle surfing excursion along the ria (departure in front of the maritime museum).
Day 3: Bilbao
Steps: Bilbao
Walk through theEnsanche to admire its eclectic buildings(Palacio de Chavarri, Casa de la Misericordia) and modernistbuildings (Casa Montero, Estación de Concordia). Don't miss a visit to the exciting Museum of Fine Arts, which opens onto the Doña Casilda Park, followed by a shopping session in the boutiques of the Gran Vía. You can then go to the Indautxu neighborhood to admire the architecture of the Azkuna Zentroa cultural center and visit the Bilbao Bullfighting Museum.
MUSÉE DES BEAUX-ARTS / SANTA CASA / PARQUE DE MISERICORDIA / PALACIO CHÁVARRI / AZKUNA ZENTROA (LA ALHÓNDIGA) / ESTACIÓN DE CONCORDIA / CASA MONTERO / PARQUE DE DOÑA CASILDA
Day 4: Getxo
Steps: Bilbao, Getxo, Portugalete
Getxo is a small seaside town accessible by metro from Bilbao. You can admire the Puente Vizcaya, a ferry bridge built in 1893 that connects the cities of Portugalete and Getxo on either side of the Nervión. Home to the local bourgeoisie since the early 20th century, Getxo is home to sumptuous palaces that you will discover during your visit. Don't miss the old fishing district, Puerto Viejo, with its typical houses and pintxo bars
Day 5: San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a peninsula and a pilgrimage place where the hermitage of the same name stands. Provide good shoes to cross the trail and climb the 200 steps that allow access to the hermitage. After effort, comfort: meal at the Incontournable restaurant, perched on a promontory facing the sea. In the afternoon, enjoy the beaches of Bakio or Bermeo.
Day 6: Urdaibai Nature Reserve
Steps: Réserve De La Biosphère D'Urdaibai, Guernica - Gernika Lumo, Mundaka, Sopelana, Elantxobe
We could spend two days in Urdaibai as there are so many possibilities. First with the visit of its coastal towns: Elantxobe, with its hanging houses; Mundaka, the Mecca of the best surfers in the region; Gernika, symbol of the Basque identity, etc. Then, to enjoy nature, with a visit to the Urbaibai Bird Watching Centre, the painted forest of Oma and the splendid beaches of Laga and Laida.
Day 7: San Sebastián
Steps: Bilbao
The capital of Gipuzkoa is within a 1-hour bus ride from Bilbao. An indispensable stroll on the streets of La Parte Vieja to tour the tapas bars and walk along the Paseo de la Concha to watch surfers and beautiful buildings dominating the bay.
Day 8: Santander Santander
Steps: Bilbao
Santander is a 1-hour bus ride from Bilbao. A day is enough to discover the most important of the capital of Cantabria, with beautiful gardens. Visit of the Magdalena Cathedral and Palace. Stroll through the bustling streets of the city.
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