EL ARENAL

This emblematic promenade that marks the separation between Casco Viejo and the rest of the city was once a wide sandy strip that bordered the ría. Developed from the 18th century onwards, El Arenal occupies an area of almost 30,000 m². With its fountains adorned with frogs and sirens, its bandstand with art deco accents, its trees and statues, El Arenal is a popular place to stroll around the city. Every Sunday morning, its traditional flower market is a popular meeting place for many Bilbaínos.