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Apr 27, 2007, Getting to know the Basque Country

The Basque part of Spain has a culture unique to the rest of Spain. It has an ancient language of its own, peculiar rural sports and an awestriking landscape.

Apr 24, 2007, A Great Map of San Sebastian

This interactive map of San Sebastian will keep you on the right track. As you can see it is a traditional map superimposed on top of a satellite photo.

Apr 19, 2007, Holy Week in Bilbao – photos of the processions

These are my photos from the Holy Week in Bilbao Spain 2007. During these Easter days the streets of Bilbao are occupied by religious processions carrying heavy floats.

Apr 13, 2007, Bilbao Town hall, a guided tour with photos

The Bilbao Town Hall is an impressive building. These are my photos and impressions from a guided visit to this emblematic building. I got to know both the Mayor of Bilbao and the exotic Salon Arabe.

Apr 13, 2007, Bilbao City hall

The Bilbao City Hall dates back to 1892. It is a classic building that includes a mixture of different styles. At the steps of the City Hall is where people gather at special occasions such as Christm

Apr 8, 2007, Our visit to the Biscay Bridge in Portugalete

Our family love to visit the Biscay Bridge. To get here is a mere 20 minute’s trip by local train from Bilbao. These are some photos from our most recent visit.

Apr 7, 2007, Experience Easter in Bilbao

Easter in Bilbao is a time of solemn religious processions. For ten full days the city is devoted to the Holy Week. For the tourist there are also a multitude of cultural activities to choose from.

Apr 4, 2007, The Biscay Bridge – A UNESCO World Heritage Site

This bridge is the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Bilbao area. The Biscay Bridge was built in 1893 and is still in daily use. Get into the hanging gondola if you want to cross the river.

Apr 3, 2007, Karpin Adventure Park

The Karpin Adventure Park is a small zoo located in beautiful natural surroundings just an hours drive from Bilbao.

Apr 2, 2007, How to find a tourist office in Bilbao

Finding a tourist office in Bilbao is easy. Here are the addresses. The Tourist Information Offices are the best places to get last minute information about cultural activities and special happenings.