Walking tour of twenty-first-century Bilbao
Lying at anchor in the estuary of the river Nervión, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is the flagship of a new, cosmopolitan, avant-garde Bilbao
Santurtzi, sardine kingdom
People who carry the Cantabrian Sea on their veins, home to those who have dedicated their lives to the sea.
Old Port of Algorta: the seafaring soul of Getxo
Picturesque, beautiful and emblematic, but above all, unforgettable. This is the Old Port of Algorta, the lovely fishing heart of Getxo.
The Puente Colgante
The Puente Colgante is the most famous bridge in Bizkaia and an impressive symbol of the Industrial Revolution
The Bilbao effect
Cities where tradition and avant-garde come together
In the past few decades, Bilbao underwent a radical transformation, turning into one of the most innovative and cosmopolitan cities in Europe. In the city centre, traditional architecture meets avant-garde design in perfect harmony – a model that has travelled to other cities around the world.
The estuary of the river Nervión is the city’s backbone. On its banks you will find some of the icons of Bilbao’s industrial past and futuristic present: the Bizkaia Bridge in Portugalete, the stately mansions in Getxo, the port in Santurtzi, and others.
