BILBAO AND SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN
Bilbao Basque Spain is a fun, vibrant and artistic spot, packed with fascinating attractions offering something for everyone; great food, culture, hikes, beaches and nightlife. Take the time to stroll around the city as each neighbourhood has its own personality and you’ll feel the wonderful Basque culture everywhere. Tip: you’re in Basque country now so tapas are known as pintxos here, give Gure Toki a try!
THE GUGGENHEIM BILBAO
The Guggenheim in Bilbao is probably Bilbao’s most famous tourist attraction. If you like contemporary art, then this is a must, but worth swinging by anyways just to see the external sculptures. Dinner at nearby Restaurante Muggara.
GURE TOKI, Plaza NUEVA
Down by the bridge at Rio Nerving, offers good views of the city before heading for dinner at Gure Toki. Located in the Plaza Nueva, this award winning restaurant is home cooking with a twist.
Funicular de Artxanda
The funicular is a short ride up to Mount Artxanda, offering views of beautiful Bilbao.
SAN SEBASTIAN
San Sebastian is famed for its beaches framed by a picturesque bayfront promenade, and world-renowned restaurants helmed by innovative chefs. There are 18 Michelin stars within just a ten-minute drive!
Casa Urola founded in the 1950s, has hefty stone walls, hams hanging above the bar and a blackboard menu chalking up the day’s pintxos.
BAKIO
Final drive up to Bakio to get a view of Gaztelugatxe which is an islet on the coast of Biscay
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