Bilbao Travel Forum

I am planning a trip starting in Bilbao. After a couple of days at the museum, I'd like to hike along the north coast, west of Bilbao. I've already hike the camino a few times and would like to experience the north coast.

Are there any trails (routes) similar to the Camino trail that follow the north coast?

Please could anyone give me directions on how to get from Paseo Campo de Volantin to Muelle de la Merced and back using public transport? Plan to attend a tango lesson and would prefer to walk as little as possible after a whole day of sightseeing!

Hello,

What is the best method of public transportation to Galdakao, Bizkaia from Bilbao? Bus, train, or taxi?

Thanks!

Are thee any self catering villas as such around Northern Spain?? My wife and I are thinking of taking the ferry to and Bilbao, taking the car with us.
We have looked in all the brochures but there seems nothing at all in the self catering area!!. A villa with a pool would be great. Thanks for anyone who could point us in the right direction. Any help would be great

Hi VT folk

I am coming to Bilbao in July for a week to attend the music festival and check out the sights. I really don't want to stay in a hotel room for a week as i and my girlfriend normally rent apartments when we go anywhere for more than a couple of days. I have been searching the Web but am really struggling to find any apartments or rental sites. Anyone got any advice or tips? Hotels rooms are so cramped so defo want self catering for the week.

Thanks

Nick

I will be visiting Bilbao in the summer with my family and we would like to take a day trip into Lourdes. I was wondering what the easiest/fastest way to get there would be. Is there and train or bus that goes there and where can I catch it from? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I'd like to study abroad in Spain for Spring 2010. I've narrowed it down to Bilbao or Sevilla. What are your opinions for pros and cons on both? Weather? Culture? Transportation? Student/night life? Food?

I like Bilbao because it's a smaller city/program, has great public transportation, and a better university.

I like Sevilla because it feels more romantic and "Spanish". There's also the famous Spring festivals.

Thanks for your input!

Hello,

I have got flight from Bilbao airport but I would like to avoid paying for parking space near the airport. That is why I am looking for a free parking space (maybe near the beach or anywhere, where I could leave my car for a one week. I do not the city so if you give me any addresses, names of the streets where I could leave the car without fees etc)
Also if is it possible and can you give me some tips how to get the airport after living a car I will be grateful
I will be grateful for any advices

Hey,
I am traveling between Bilbao and Porto. I have been unable to find any reasonable transportation choices between these two cities. Does anyone know of an easy way to travel between these two cities. I would also be interested in traveling out of a city around Bilbao if that would make it easier. Thanks for the help!

We will be travelling from Portsmouth to Bilbao by the P&O Ferry on the 7th October. Can anyone tell me what to expect re the crossing over the Bay of Biscay. We are pretty good travellers but Ive heard some horrid tales of bad storms and gales at this time of year.

Has anyone experienced this first hand?

I am looking for information for an all-gay charter cruise that is stopping in Bilbao later this summer. There is lots of general tourist information available, I specifically need information on gay or gay-friendly restaurants, bar/clubs, shopping, gyms and beaches. Please let me know if you can help. Thanks, Tom

I will be traveling thru Bilbao next month but will only have 1 day and night in the city. Could anyone make a recommendation on what I "need to see and do" while in the city. It will be my first visit to the city. Dining suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

What is taxi fare from ship pier to guggenheim museum.

Hi We are going to Portsmouth (with P & O Ferries)from Bilbao. We arrive the day before and need to know where we should look to stay (not too expensive). It should be somewhere which has parking and is close enough to get to the ferry terminal the next morning. Any ideas greatly recieved!

Hi,
We are 8 persons who will stay in Bilbao for some days next month. We enjoy good local cousine, and are looking forward to explore what Bilbao has to offer. Could anyone give us some advice about where to eat? We are both interested in pintxos and other local food.

We are looking for transportation choices (bus, train or ??)from Bilbao to the beginning of the Camino trail at St. Jean Pied de Port. The ALSA website doesn't seem to list any bus itineraries from Bilbao that include our pilgrimage access point. I also had some trouble in looking up a single ticket by train.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

What is the best way to travel from Bilbao airport to San Sebastian?

Hi!!

I am wondering what would be the best way to get from Bibao airport to san sebastian. I am arriving at the Bilbao airport on a saturday night around 8:45pm. Any ideas?

My husband and I will be arriving by cruise ship in May, and like to tour on our own. How far is the cruise terminal to the city, and what is the transportation and cost?

How much should I pay from the airport to Esquina Plaza Arenal 2. Is there a good bus service direct?

Hello We are staying very near Arenal in Bilbao, but we arrive on Saturday morning and leave Monday afternoon. I am desperate to buy a reasonably priced ladies leather jacket. Can anyone suggest the best shops please. Also how long does it take to walk to Moyua area from Arenal 2, and where is the 'Old Town?' Many thanks for your help.
Ps what is Hello and Goodbye and Thank You in Euskera! I do speak quite good Spanish - I have lived in Canary Isles, Costa del sol, Ibiza and Majorca!

hi all, wondering if anyone can tell me if there are any flea markets or second hand markets in bilbao or the area? seems like they don't have any of those here in basque country.
thanks in advance!

hello everyone,
this coming wednesday i am moving to plentzia with a hope to start new life.
i'd love to meet some local people and make new friends.
i am working on my spanish as well, but it will take awhile before i am fluent.
drop me a line with suggestions or just to say "hello"...

Hi,
Can anyone give some information on how to get from Bilbao to Gijon and from Bilbao to La Coruna? Train, bus or plane.
Thanks

I'm travelling to Bilbao on a Saturday afternoon but will only be there a few hours. Can anyone tell me of a shop (With address)selling British cigarettes (in bulk) thats open Saturday.

Thanks for any help

hello everyone
I have an opportunity to work in bilbao and i am seriously considering it.
I have worked and lived in denmark holland belgium for considerable periods but never spain although have visited on a regular basis.
I cannot speak spanish but would be willing to learn.
What is the lifestyle like and the attitude towards brits especially as i would be living there not as a tourist.
Thanks everyone

can you recommend a good business class hotel in bilbao?

We will be going to Bilbao on the P&O mini cruise from Portsmouth on 15th August. (It's really just to see whether I have sea legs...) We will only have a Friday morning to spend in the area. Does anyone have any tips about the excursion that P&O offer to Bilbao, or if there is anything else of interest in the area that we can do in about 3 or 4 hours?

Hi, hola, kaixo,

I'll be in the Basque Country from 13th till 17th July and I'd like to meet some people there, have a drink or make an excursion, sunbathing... whatever!! If someone would like to meet, just let me know, I've posted a meeting as well.

Cheers,
Aida

Greetings
We are visiting on September arrive in Barcelona- will visit Bilbao to see Guggenheim- should we stay more than one day? What else is there to see/do? Your advice is greatly appreciated,
Gracias,
David