Your Ultimate Guide to Discover Bilbao

Hitting the dance floor in Bilbao

Find the upcoming festivals happening in the city.

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  eSencia Dance Festival 2027
  📅 When: 5 – 7 NOV 2027 🌐 Where: Santurtzi, Spain 📍 Location: Avenida Murrieta Etorbidea, 48980 Santurtzi, Bizkaia, Spain 🎫 Buy your tickets with a discount here Welcome to eSencia Dance Festival 2027, where bachata brings dancers together in the charming Basque coastal town of Santurtzi. International artists Workshops, masterclasses and socials International social … Read more
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  Más que Cubano Festival BILBAO 2027 (5th Edition)
  📅 When: 26 – 28 FEB 2027 🌐 Where: Derio, España 📍 Location: Larrauri Kalea, 1, 48160 Derio, Bizkaia, España 🎫 Buy your tickets with a discount here Welcome to the Más que Cubano Festival Bilbao 2027, where bachata rhythms come alive in the heart of the Basque Country! International artists Workshops, masterclasses and socials … Read more
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  Cambré Dance Festival 2027
  📅 When: 22 – 24 JAN 2027 🌐 Where: Santurce , España 📍 Location: Cristobal de Murrieta Hiribidea, 27, 48980 Santurtzi, Vizcaya, Spain 🎫 Buy your tickets with a discount here Welcome to the Cambré Dance Festival 2027, where bachata rhythms come alive in the vibrant heart of Santurce! International artists Workshops, masterclasses and socials … Read more
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  Cambré Dance Festival 2026
  This festival is over — it took place in January 2026. Next edition: Cambré Dance Festival 2027 (22 Jan 2027) Coming up in Bilbao: Más que Cubano Festival BILBAO 2027 (5th Edition) (26 Feb 2027) · eSencia Dance Festival 2027 (5 Nov 2027) See all upcoming bachata festivals → Cambré Dance Festival 2026 🗓 When: … Read more
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  Más que Cubano Festival BILBAO 2025
  This festival is over — it took place in February 2025. Next edition: Más que Cubano Festival BILBAO 2027 (5th Edition) (26 Feb 2027) Coming up in Bilbao: Cambré Dance Festival 2027 (22 Jan 2027) · eSencia Dance Festival 2027 (5 Nov 2027) See all upcoming bachata festivals → Más que Cubano Festival BILBAO 2025 … Read more

Do you want to level up your bachata,
book your bachata private class in the city here.

What to do in Bilbao

Bilbao is a city of inspiring architecture, culture, and gastronomy on Spain’s wild north coast.

Some of the best things to do in Bilbao for three days:

Visit the Guggenheim Museum,
a jaw-dropping contemporary art museum.

Stroll through the Casco Viejo,
the historic Old Quarter with ancient streets and churches.

Walk along the Nervión river, take a guided tour of the city and visit the Cathedral de Bilbao.

Visiting Bilbao and not trying pintxos?
Not an option.

Pintxos are the Basque version of the typical Spanish tapas.

Do you feel like seeing a World Heritage Side?
Go to the sea and discover the Vizcaya Bridge, which connects Getxo with Portugalete.

Bilbao is all about architecture, culture and of course food.

There are many restaurants that offer delicious food – if you need some recommendations,
I leave you a list down below:

• La Vina del Ensanche
• El Globo
• El Perro Chico
• La Viña del Ensanche

Where to stay in Bilbao

If you’re looking for budget-friendly accommodation options in Bilbao,

you can choose from a variety of options that will fit your needs, depending on your budget. 

Some of the most popular budget hotels in Bilbao include:

Radisson Collection Bilbao Ensanche,
Inside Bilbao Apartments,
Hotel Tayko Bilbao and Bilbao City Center by abba Suites.

Where to eat in Bilbao

If you’re looking for affordable restaurants in Bilbao that offer local and international food,
here are some options you might want to consider:

La Olla plaza nueva is a great option for those who want to try Basque cuisine.

They offer a variety of dishes such as pintxos, seafood, and meat. The restaurant is located in Plaza Nueva and has a cozy atmosphere. You will feel like a local!

La Vina del Ensanche is another great option for those who want to try Basque cuisine.

They offer a variety of dishes such as pintxos, seafood, and meat.

The restaurant is located in Diputacion and has a cozy atmosphere. If you are a passionate about seafood, this is a must-go

Fancy something not local?
Greek time in Kali Orexi by Labocatorio,
a Greek restaurant that offers a variety of dishes such as salads, souvlaki, and gyros.

Easy to find , the restaurant is located in the city center.

These restaurants offer great food options at affordable prices.

Buen provecho!

Other useful information when visiting Bilbao

Are you curious about Bilbao and the city?
Some interesting info about this northern city.

Bilbao is a city in northern Spain with a population of around 345,000 people. 
The official currency for Bilbao as for the rest of Spanish is the Euro.

If you’re flying into Bilbao,
you’ll be landing at the Bilbao Airport (BIO).
The airport has two runways and is a focus city for Air Nostrum, Volotea and Vueling.

To get from the airport to the city centre,
you can take a taxi or use public transportation. 

The airport is connected to the city by bus and metro.

If you’re looking for charging points for your electric vehicle in Bilbao,
you can use Place to Plug.

They have charging points all over the city and you can book a charging point or check its status.