First time in Bilbao
All the essential information you need when visiting Bilbao for the first time: accommodation, activities, transport, language
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Top traditional pintxos in Bilbao (2026)
A guide to the award-winning traditional pintxos that you need to try when in Bilbao
Stag do in Bilbao
If you're looking for a different kind of stag weekend, Bilbao could be the perfect location
Bilbao’s Bodeguita del 12 wins Bizkaia 2025 pintxo of the year
The Bilbao bar has won Bizkaia's 2025 traditional pintxo of the year, while Sagarra in Ermua takes the award for most creative pintxo
Three days in Bilbao
Bilbao Insider's three-day travel guide for visiting Bilbao and its surrounding areas
Wizz Air announces London Luton to Bilbao flight
The low-cost airline has added a London Luton to Bilbao service to its network, with flights starting in March 2026
Asador Etxebarri second best restaurant in the world in 2025
The iconic Basque establishment has been voted the second-best restaurant on the planet two years in a row
Eat like a local: ‘Menu del día’ in Bilbao
A three-course set menu, normally offered at a reduced price, a ‘menu del día’ is a great way to get value for money when eating out for lunch in Bilbao. What is a ‘menu del día’? Menus del día consist…
A guide to buses in Bilbao
Navigate Bilbao's bus system with this comprehensive guide
Six must-try Basque dishes in Bilbao
These are some of the classic Basque dishes that you should try whilst staying in Bilbao. Tastes and flavours you'll never forget.