I had the opportunity to getting to know the place from the inside out: the people, the culture and all the best places to visit.

Once Bilbao was a grey industrial city, lately it has undergone an amazing transformation. What was once an ugly duckling is now a beautiful swan.

In this Travel Guide I will share my best tips about Bilbao:

• You will be awestruck by the grandeur of the Guggenheim museum. It is truly a spectacular building, a must see for art lovers. No wonder people come from all over the world to visit!

• Get to know museums, shopping and must-see tourist attractions. I’ll also take you to some of the less known parts of the city that only we “locals” normally know about.

• You will find useful information about the unique Basque culture and tips about nearby places well worth a visit.

• And last but not least, get to know some of the nicest bars to have a steamy hot “café-con-leche” (some bars are even smoke-free). The beans are ground while you are waiting and the coffee is topped of with foamy, warm milk, yummy…

Bilbao is definitely well worth a visit

Are you looking for a city vacation with plenty of interesting activities? Then I am sure you’ll enjoy your stay as much as I do. This is a clean and safe city.

I am originally from Sweden but my children consider themselves genuine "Bilbainos". The youngest, a great fan of Spiderman, was actually born here. English is not my native language so please forgive the occasional language flaw.

Take some time to explore my travel-site. I’ll be adding information on a regular basis.

Welcome, Bienvenido, Ongi Etorri! Ingrid

So let’s get started. Let’s explore Bilbao together:

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Some interesting facts of Bilbao Finding out some facts of Bilbao will help you prepare your holidays. Located in northern Spain, Bilbao is the capital of Bizcay.

City Guide for Bilbao Spain Welcome to my personal City Guide for Bilbao Spain. Enjoy the Old Town, great shopping, culture and nearby nature.

The Guggenheim museum Bilbao. My son and I love to visit the Guggenheim museum Bilbao on Sunday mornings.

Bilbao museums The Bilbao Museums lets you enjoy fine arts and learn about Basque history. Here you find a list of several Bilbao museums that are well worth a visit.

Getting around: Bilbao metro and other means of transportation Bilbao metro is an excellent was to get around the city. The local buses and trams are also a good alternative. The public transport system in Bilbao is well developed.

My favorite restaurants in Bilbao Looking for some good restaurants in Bilbao? Here is my very own, personal list of restaurants that I recommend. Basque people take great pride in their cooking and the ingredients are excellent.

Food in the Basque region, recipes Food in the Basque region means lot's of fresh seafood and beans. Here you will find recipes to some common Basque dishes.

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.

Experience the Basque country The Basque Country has charming little fishing villages, untouched nature, fantastic beaches, surfing and mountains. This region has it all.

A visit to San Sebastian Spain San Sebastian Spain is such a beautiful place. I recently went for a weekend visit and had a wonderful time. Let me share with you my experience of spas, museums and restaurants.

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.

Weather reports for Bilbao Spain Find real time weather reports for Bilbao Spain and information about the climate.

Cheap flights to Bilbao - Buy your airline ticket online On your way to Bilbao Airport? Cheap flights to Bilbao are best booked online. The Net lets you compare airline ticket prices.

Spain: Links and Resources On this page I have handpicked a number of high quality links that take you to other web-sites with travel related information.

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