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Me and a couple of friends would like to meet English,French or Italian speaking people coming to Bilbao .We could show you our town and the surroundings and teach you some history if you are interested.

how to get to bilbau from biarritz by train or bus?

Is it true that the surrounding of Gatika and Zumaja is famous for its precious coastline? How can I get from Bilbao? I will stay there from 14th till 18th of February. Are there any buses at the weekend in winter? I need to see some nature. Thanks in advance.

Hi I made a good deal for a reservation at the Carlton hotel however they charge 26 euros for parking overnight. That is a lot of money. Does anyone know of a cheaper option Thanks Louise

I have a problem with food while in Spain (and France, too). Tapas are excellent for diabetic, who have to eat small amounts of food but many times a day, but not for me. From my point of view, sorry if I offend someone, but the people tend to drink just coffee in a hurry in the morning, eat little if any during the day and they dine late at night. Sometimes, I can observe that eating out - not sitting in a café and sipping a drink or coffee - during the day can be treated as an odd thing. But I’m quite opposite. I eat quite big breakfast, eat the main meal during the day 3 – 5 p.m. and enjoy something light in the evening. I hope that Bilbao could be culturally different (or I may be wrong) and it’ s much colder so people have different habits of eating out. However, the climate can be misleading in this matter, because I could observe that continental breakfast, light lunch (sometimes sandwiches or salad) eating out at 12 or 1 p.m. characterize Scandinavian nations as well, which puzzled me much. I could die of hunger living there and working hard without hot, big dinner eaten during the day. Of course I am forced to go by without it here in my country till 5 p.m. (at 6 I am able to kill someone because of anger and hunger). Another things are the names of dishes. Can you recommend something nourishing for lunch. Going to restaurant in Spain and not knowing Spanish can be very risky.

how can I get from Bilboa cruise terminal to the shopping and dining district and how much will it cost

Hello to everyone! I'm planning a trip to Bilbao&San Sebastian in late August...optimum how many days do I need?...which is better&easier to pass Madrid or Galicia from Bilbao? thanks for the tips and advices.:)) best whishes, banu

I'm going to the festival Bilbao BBK Live,arriving on thursday the 12,how can i get there coming from Bilbao Airport?and how long will it takes me? Thanks

How long does it take to get through customs if you're coming from CDG and arriving in around noon on a Saturday? How long do you have to stand in line to get a taxi? Will my 17 year old daughter have any troubles taking a taxi from the airport to the Guggenheim Museum? About how much should it cost? I'm already nervous for her and she hasn't even left the States yet. Thanks for any input given.

Is it possible to buy Creditrans at Bilbao Airport, if so where? Has anyone done that? Thank you! Se puede comprar creditrans en aeropuerto de Bilbao? Donde? Gracias!

I will be attending a conference with some colleagues and we have a limited budget after registration and transport are paid. I've seen on old-town hostal here but we need something quiet since we have to be productive Saturay and Sunday. Can anyone recommend a reasonable hostal or hotel that's close to the Guggenheim and Deusto University? Many thanks from Madrid, Patti

Hello, We will be traveling through Bilbao on April 2nd 2012 spending one night in the city. We are looking for a guided walking tour of the architecture of the Guggenheim museum (I know that the museum is closed on mondays) and the Old City. I see several tours but only on Saturday and Sunday any advice?. Thanks , Gracias Louise

Guys, I want to know if there is any hostel around the central bus station in Bilbao. I will need to spend overnight at Bilbao, before moving ahead in my journey. Thanx Mac

Friends, I am looking for a best economical hostel or hotel to spend a night close to Airport or Central bus station. Last time I was in Sevilla, and it was the best time staying in the Samay hostel (the feet up hostel group) and very very cheap with good facilities. Unfortunately feet-up is not there in Bilbao. Do you have any other hostel or hotel in mind? Thanks, Mac

Hello friends, I have a friend coming on next sunday to Bilao airport and I have to fetch him to Torrelavega. The flight arrives at 20.50. The train leaves at 19.30 from Bilbao The bus leaves at 17.00 from Bilbao Do you have any information to get something to get to Santander or Torrelavega? (And how long will it take from the airport to reach this point?) Thanks, Mac

I want to know is there a bus station near bilbao airport ? And are there any buses from there to Torrelavega or Santander at around 21:00? Regards,

I am looking for the best possible way to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian on public transportation (bus or train). Also some advice on San Sebastian would be appreciated. Best, Natan

Need to get a group (15) from Madrid to Bilbao for an early morning flight. Renting a bus is too costly. From what I've seen so far, it seems like the train does not go to the airport, so how do we get from the Bilbao-Abando station to the airport? And does such transport run late at night when we'll likely be arriving from Madrid? How much does this station-airport transport cost? Any help appreciated!

Can anyone tell from his own experience what is the best Hotel Room Overlooking Guggenheim Museum and/or River ? Please send the hotel name and if possible - room type. Best Regards, Yoav

How difficult is it to get by public transport from the cruise terminal at Getxo into Bilbao, and is it true the Guggenheim and Musuem of Fine Arts are still closed on Mondays

How do I get from Bilbao airport, spain to Vitoria, Spain by bus

Will tobacconist be open in Bilbao on Sunday 26th December when the cruise ships dock for the day.

I plan to travel from Bilbao to Zaragoza on a Saturday. I tried without success to purchase tickets over the internet, but did not succeed. Does anyone know if it is alright to buy tickets the same day of travel for a bus ride Bilbao-Zaragoza. Are there any ALSA ticket offices in the city or is the bus terminal the only place to buy tickets? Best, Natan

What is the best way to travel by public transportation from Bilbao to Guernika. Thanks, Natan

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I am planning to arrive in Bilbao on Saturday evening, 10 July and leave on the morning of the 12th. I will go to San Sebastian on Monday. What is there to do in Bilbao on a Sunday? I've been to the museum before and probably will not go there. I assume stores will be closed. I won't have a car and don't want to ventue too far from the city.

Hello, a family of three (2 adults and one 16 year old) will be for the first time in Bilbao (in September). Main reason is to visit the Guggenheim. What are the memebers' suggestions for a stay in Bilbao and for how long?

I shall be driving a van across Spain with my sisters belongings and a newphew in tow who has been stranded in Spain for quite a while with no passport (it fell out of date a couple of years ago, then his mother lost it in various moves). Long story but this mug has volunteered for this rescue mission and of course, I have to sort out my nephew with an emergency travel document, in able to get him back to the UK. I have a choice of going to the Madrid or Bilbao consulate but thought, as we needed to get a ferry at Bilbao or Santander, that Bilbao would be the more convenient choice (I've had reports that Madrid is a nightmare to drive through). Only problem is that it states on the Foreign Office website that Bilbao is only open to people with appointments and I have had no luck getting through to them (volcanic ash strandees overwhelming them I would imagine). Has anyone had experience with the Bilbao consulate? Any help or advice gratefully received.

We are planning a one-week trip in Northern Spain and will need to rent a car in Bilbao. Could somebody recommend a good local car rental please. Thank you!