Basque Country
Bilbao: map, top sights, food and travel tips
The Basque Country's largest city, transformed by Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum. The Casco Viejo old town is packed with pintxo bars, and the Artxanda funicular climbs to a wide view over the river valley.
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- restaurants and cafés
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- halal places
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- days for a first visit
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Top sights in Bilbao
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Funicular de Artxanda
Hidden gems
A 3-minute ride up to a panoramic view of Bilbao.
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Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Museum
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St. James' Cathedral
Church
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Enkarnazio eliza / Iglesia de la Encarnación
Church
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Etxebarria parkea
Park
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Done Bikendi eliza / Iglesia de San Vicente Mártir
Church
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Europa parkea
Park
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San Anton eliza
Church
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Sarrikoko parkea
Park
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Iglesia de San José de la Montaña / San Jose Mendikoaren eliza
Church
Where to eat in Bilbao
- Etxekoa JatetxealocalGrupo Tomás Zubiria Ybarra 3 Directions
- Karlo'sfishIturribide kalea 118 Directions
- La Casita de Sabinofish · grill · regionalIparraguirre kalea 1 Directions
- Taulabreakfast · coffee shop · pancakeGregorio de la Revilla zumarkalea 25 Directions
- Restaurante AL MargenregionalMartzanako kaia 2 Directions
- Arte Bianca - Pizzas y focaccias gourmetitalian · italian pizzaLeizaola lehendakariaren kalea 2 Directions
- IruñaregionalKolon Larreategi kalea 13 Directions
- UDONjapanesePortuko Markesaren kalea 2 Directions
Restaurants and cafés with the most details on OpenStreetMap.
Halal restaurants in Bilbao
No restaurant in Bilbao is tagged halal on OpenStreetMap yet. Ask at the local mosque or check the Muslim community's own lists.
Questions
What are the top sights in Bilbao?
The best known are Museo Guggenheim, Casco Viejo, Funicular de Artxanda, and Bilbao Fine Arts Museum. Each one on this page has directions, and tickets where you can book them.
Where should I eat in Bilbao?
Our map shows 230 restaurants and cafés in Bilbao; the ones listed on this page have opening hours, a website or an address. Most restaurants open for lunch from about 13:30 and for dinner from about 20:30.
How many days do I need in Bilbao?
Most visitors spend 2 days on a first visit. Our planner builds a day-by-day plan with times and a budget.
Is there halal food in Bilbao?
Yes. Our map shows 1 places in Bilbao tagged halal by the OpenStreetMap community. Always confirm with the restaurant.
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