Welcome toOccidental Bilbao

Activities in Occidental Bilbao

Discover Bilbao with our Barceló Local Experts

Our local expert recommends the best activities for your trip

The Top experiences

Experiences close to the hotel

Find your ideal itinerary

We help you design the best itineraries for your stay in Bilbao.

Select the area you are staying in and the duration of your trip.

What area will you be in?

How many days?

What to see in Bilbao

What to see in Bilbao: 18 things not to be missed
Places of Interest

What to see in Bilbao: 18 things not to be missed

If you are planning to visit Bilbao, here is a list of places not to be missed in the jewel of the Basque Country.

Discover San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, an extraordinary place
Getaways

Discover San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, an extraordinary place

Although it looks as if it were taken straight from the pages of an adventure storybook, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is in fact in Spain. While there is little doubt that the Basque Country boasts countless idyllic destinations, many will agree that none are quite like this.

Gernika: the town that rose from its ashes
Getaways

Gernika: the town that rose from its ashes

The town that survived the cruel aerial bombing of 1937 has long been a centre of historical importance and political autonomy for the Basque people and is today a symbol of peace.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: the transformation of a city through art
Museums and Art

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: the transformation of a city through art

The Guggenheim Museum, a fundamental part of the process of urban transformation that the capital of Biscay underwent at the end of the last century, promotes contemporary art without forgetting Bilbao’s industrial past.

The best restaurants in Bilbao
Food and Drinks

The best restaurants in Bilbao

Bilbao is without a doubt a must-visit city if not only for its food, as Basque cuisine is one of the most delicious and most distinct in Spain.

The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum: the Eden of art lovers
Museums and Art

The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum: the Eden of art lovers

The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is a must-visit for art lovers. The space offers a comprehensive selection of ancient, modern and contemporary art.