Bilbao, sometimes referred to as Bilbo in the North of Spain, is the largest city in the Basque country and the capital of the province of Biscay (Basque: Bizkaia).

Tourism, attractions

Bilbao is a bubbling city with a good selection of hotels and restaurants surrounded by beautiful countryside and high interest for visitors.
As well as the famous Guggenheim Museum, the city acts as home for the Fine Arts Museum recognised as one of Spain’s finest art museums and recently refurbished) and the Maritime Museum on the Nervion’s banks, which recently hosted the RMS Titanic exhibition which has been touring Europe. These only represent a small portion of what the city has to offer.
Since the inauguration of the Guggenheim museum in 1997, eight new hotels have been opened in the city, reflecting the increasing interest for the city.

Museums

• Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
• Fine Arts Museum
• Basque Museum
• Maritime Museum