What to see in Bilbao and its surrounding area
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Everything that awaits you on Biscay’s coastline
The north of Spain has long been known as having some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. Its rocky coasts, its green landscapes and its fishing villages give it a special charm that cannot be found anywhere else.
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The magic of the Otzarreta Beech Wood
This small but lush forest of centuries-old beech trees is one of inland Biscay’s loveliest natural spaces.
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The Forest of Oma, an explosion of colour in the heart of nature
The Forest de Oma is a place full of magic and beauty. Make sure you don’t miss the remarkable work of the Basque artist Agustín Ibarrola.
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Bilbao for couples: six things to do by land, sea and air
Going out for pintxopote in the Casco Viejo, viewing the city from Mount Artxanda and escaping to Plentzia beach are just some of the many ways for experience-loving couples to enjoy Bilbao.
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Bilbao for the solo traveller: Three options for exploring Bilbao’s history, sports and countryside
The capital of Biscay offers the intrepid traveller an endless array of possibilities, from a bicycle trail through the hills to a journey into the heart of its secrets and legends.
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Bilbao for groups: two cultural itineraries filled with beer and pintxos
Two cultural routes for discovering, together with friends and family, the spirit and history of Bilbao while sampling the incredible food that the city has to offer.