Travel to Bilbao, Spain - Bilbao Travel Guide

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The Basque capital, Bilbao, is a very industrialised port city. However, it has conserved a particular charm that is revealed in the small alleys of the old city, around the Plaza Nueva, on the right shore of the Nervión river. The Cathedral, the Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Basque Archaeological, Anthropological and Historical Museum compose the main cultural attractions of the city. West of Bilbao, the village of La Reineta, accessible by a funicular, offers a wide view over the ancient docks. On the eastern shore of the estuary, Algorta is an elegant seaside resort.

To see

Bilbao has managed to maintain a particular charm that can be seen in the small streets of the old city, around the Plaza Nueva on the right bank of the Nervión river. Its cathedral, the Guggenheim Museum, the Fine Arts Museum, and the Basque Archaeological, Anthropological and Historical Museum are the city's main cultural attractions.

To do

West of Bilbao, the village of La Reineta, which can be accessed via a cable car, offers an expansive view over the ancient docks. On the eastern side of the estuary lies Algorta, an elegant seaside resort.

To think about

The shops and banks tend to be located around the Gran Via. The most emblematic, not-to-be-missed buildings are the Arriaga Theatre and Santiago Cathedral. This is where the market is held every Sunday, as well as the celebrations for the Santo Tomás festival.

To try

The best place to try different pintxos is in the old town (and notably 'Siete Calles', which has plenty of restaurants).

Weather Bilbao

These indicators are used as a set of criteria to predict overall weather conditions in Bilbao . The different indicators are there to help you prepare for your trip to Bilbao so you can make plans based on the weather forecast, whether it be a trip to the beach, walking, visiting attractions and museums or winter sports... Here you'll find a precise, overall weather score for each week in Bilbao , which takes into account temperature indicators, bad weather predictions, sunshine levels and wind speeds.

Weather May

Overall rating 61/100

Temperature indicators 64% Mild
Maximim temperature between 20°C and 22°C, the perceived temperature is <30°.
Bad weather indicators 58% Showers
Showers - averaging between 2.5mm and 3.5mm per day.
Sunbathing indicators 52% Sunny intervals
Cloudy with sunny intervals (40% to 60% cloud cover).
Wind indicators 74% Light wind
Light winds (between 6mph and 12mph).
Humidity indicators 68% Normal
Slight feeling of discomfort due air humidity registering higher than 65%.