Bilbao Travel Forum

Hi, I'm flying into Bilbao on May 20th and am looking for a bar/pub to watch the rugby final between Munster and Biarritz. Anyone know a good place that will be showing the match?

Thanks for your replies - one more question. We are traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao and want to stay overnight somewhere along the way. Which town would be better to explore on a Sunday and stay overnight - Leon or Burgos?

In late September we are arriving at Bilbao from UK on the way to taking our son to his university in perpignan. We plan to spend some time there with him having a look around the area, including northern Spain, before going back to Bilbao. We want ideas of places worth visiting along the Way and local to Bilbao. Also recommendations for places to stay for the night along the way.
Thanks Denise

Hello, I am planning a trip to Spain and will be using public transportation to get from city to city. Does anyone know how easy it is to get from Bilbao to Guernica? Would it be feasible to take a bus or train into Guernica for dinner and back to Bilbao that evening? Also, is it worth taking a day trip to San Sebastian? Thanks.

Hi there!
I need to know how much have to pay to enter the famous museum, and what i must be expecting to see inside? i am planning a trip there and just for that Icon..is anything else i need to consider on my way?
thanks a lot
Quime

I want to rent a car in Bilbao, Spain, and over a 10 day period drive through southern France, ending up at Nice airport. Are there any companies that can accommodate one-way rentals from one country to another? It seems to be a problem. Or should I go to say Biarritz, and rent a France only trip from there ?

hello,

I'm in Bilbao next week to check it out for Welsh Football supporters coming to Bilbao for the Basques v Wales game on May 20th.

Has anyone been to the Gales bar ? Also has anyone any advice on places to go and nightlife.

Thanks
Neil

Hi guys,
i've been looking at the site and find all your advice really helpful. i will be moving to bilbao to work in the technology park for a year and am really excited/scared. i studied for a semester in sevilla and am looking forward to coming back to spain. do you think it's possible to find an english-speaking support group there? i know absolutely no one there. what is something i should definitely know or bring before i come?
thanks!

I have to spend some days in Spain. I have a meeting in Santander but I am flying to Bilbao. I plan to rent a car and I have approx. 2 spare days. Any good suggestions? Should I spend more time in Bilbao or in Santander? Is there anything in between these 2 cities that I should not miss? Are there any scenic routes or should I take the fastest route?

And is it easy to get the tickets to the Athletico Bilbao game or should I book these in advance?

Any help is appreciated!


Gert

Hi,
I am bringing a party of men to play Rugby against a veterans team called " Unigans"on Thursday 19th October till 23rd October 2006.We will be stopping in Gexto, I need some information about suitable hotels, I am disabled so I will need a hotel with a lift and possibly handicap facilities. We like to stop on the beach so will need easy access for the beach.We also need good reasonably priced restaurants that serve good local food (possibly fish ).
I also need the name and telephone number(e-mail) for a reliable coach firm to transport us all to and from the airport.
Best Regards
Doug McGill, Bridgnorth Rugby Club

Hi.

On my way to Paris, by car I will rest in Bilbao.
My kids want to see the city and the museum.
Since we do not have much time, can you plese help me in planning this day.
We will be staying in a hotel in Baracaldo, near Centro Comercial Max Center.
Can you give me advice on transportation, can we use the car, precautions, etc.
Many thanks in advance

Ze

Hi,

We are coming to Bilbao for new years. Looking for something fun to do...any suggestions?

Thanks

ˇHola!

We are going to spend a Christmas in Alava. What is the easiest way to get there by public transport (could be also taxi for last 20-30 km, if necessary)? I was looking bus and train timetables to Vitoria/Gasteiz, but they didn´t give much new information.

ˇMuchas Gracias por adelante!

Jarkko y Maria

Hi, does anybody know about a good fitness in Bilbao?
I found a couple of male-only with scary looking weight machines but nothing for ladies (like aerobic, spinning, etc.)
Thanks!

My first time in Spain but I've been to France a dozen times, love every region of France, my favorite spots are Beaune/Velezay, Annecy and Carpentras. I am going to spend 9 days next week in the Basque country. Living in Florida so I am NOT interested to get suntan at the beach, chateau and parador are my type. Here is my tentative agenda, please give me recommendation on some quaint towns I should not miss.

Day 1&2: Bilbao at hotel Occidental Abando
Day 3&4: Drive to Bidart to stay at the chateau of Le Domaine de Bassilour
Day 5&6: Stay at Parador in Fuente De. How far to drive from Bidart to Fuente De? Is the road difficult to get there? Is San Sebastien worth a stop?

Day 7&8: Pomplano. I have not found a nice hotel in Pomplano yet. Thinking to stay in Olite and drive inside the city during the day, any ideas?? The website of parador shows many beautiful hotels so I thought about staying outside the city since I have a rental car. Any recommendations about this region is highly appreciated. Is Vitoria, Pomplano, Olite worth a visit? Should I stay inside Pomplano or outside? Is parking a problem intown?

Day 9: Bilbao overnight to catch early am flight.
Thanks in advance.

I will be staying the first night at Hotel Occidental Abando. The next day I pick up a rental car. Auto Europe shows two addresses in Bilbao, one is 34 Doctor Areilza in downtown, the other is the rail station - Estacion de Renfe. Please tell me which location is closer to Hotel Occidental. How many rail stations in Bilbao? North, south, east west? Thanks/.

Can anybody tell me how to go from Madrid to Bilbao by bus?

Thanks.

Hi, I'm going to be living in Bilbao from the end of August until the end of December while I study abroad at the University of the Basque Country. I've read the other posts in this forum, but I still have some questions that are unanswered. One is, how is the weather like during that time frame? I need to know what type of clothing to pack. Also, what kind of things besides eating and going out to bars and nightclubs are there to do for a college student like me? Any help is appreciated, thanks :)

Which is the best way to get from Bilbao to Biarritz? Train / Bus?
How long do they take and roughly how much do they cost in Euro?
Cheers guys

Hello again! Apparently the train from Bilbao to Santander leaves from Concordia station. Does anybody know if there's a bus leaving from the airport and going to that station? How far is it?

Thanks again!!! :)

Hello VTers! I will be arriving in Bilbao the first day of november and I need to go to Santander right away. How can I get to Bilbao train station to catch a train to Santander? How often do they run? How long does the journey take?

Thankssss! :)

Hi:

I'm arriving in Bilbao in September on a Vueling flight from Rome. After visiting Guggenheim, I want to make it to Madrid the next morning, so I was wondering the best way to go about it. Renfe has an overnight train service, but on the website it says Preferente class costs EUR 40, and the sleeper costs €55. Does that mean EUR 95 total for a sleeper on the train? Is it possible to get a seat for just EUR 40?

Continental Auto has bus service from Bilbao to Madrid for much cheaper and faster (EUR 23.50). My only concern is the bus leaves at 1:15 AM, and gets to Madrid at 6:00a at Av. Americas... Is it safe in Bilbao and Madrid at those times? What service would you recommend?

Thanks.

Since May 2005 FEVE (the narrow guage railway) has accepted the transportation of bicycles on their trains. Has anyone experience of using the service along the north coast of Spain or to Leon. How many bicycles can be carried on each train, is there a charge and is it necessary to book? Are there any other limitations?

Hello,

I am travelling about Northern Spain by bus and going to Bilbao for the Fiesta till the 28th. I want to go to a beach/seaside after that for three day's to chill before I return home. Can anyone recommend somewhere within easy reach of the airport, that is scenic and not expensive.
Thanking you in advance.

Best wishes

Jacqui

Hi,

We (that is: me, my girlfriend and cat) are going to come to Bilbao in October for three months and looking for place to stay. What would be easiest way to start looking for apartment? Any good web pages or information sources? Central Bilbao would be best choice for us, because we will use public transportation.

Greetings from Finland :),

-jMh

Would like to get to Paris in October from Bilbao. What is the cheapest way to get to Paris? How reliable is the bus system from Bilbao to Paris? Any recommended airlines?

I'm going to Bilbao on July 1st and was wondering if I need to book/buy/reserve at ticket with Alsa buslines to get to Santander. Or if I could just buy a ticket when I get to the Termibus in Bilbao??

Please help me!

Hi all,

Are there frequent busses / trains that run along these routes ?
Any difficulty in getting the ticket when I arrive in Bilbao in the morning ?

Much thanks :-)
jen

I am having trouble deciding best (and cheapest) way to get from bilbao to nice. I can't find flights under $300 US. Also, has anyone heard about easycruise- thinking about doing it this summer. Just looking for some feedback as to how it is.

Hi there! Don't know if anyone can help me but i'm a student and in spetember i'm going to Bilbao to study for my year abroad. I was wondering if anyone could give me any tips on finding a shared flat to rent there.
I would be very grateful for any help!!!!
Thanks