Bilbao, Spain travel guide
If you're looking to avoid the heavy traffic and longer lines that come with flying into a major airport you may want to consider Bilbao Airport for your next trip to Spain. Bilbao is a public airport located 9 km north of Bilbao, in the municipality of Loiu. It is the most important airport of the Basque Country and northern Spain, with around 4 million passengers per year. You can reach the city easily on your own directly after your arrival in a Bilbao Airport car hire.
Bilbao's terminal is quit notable for its sleek design, featuring two symmetrical "wings" and a sharp tip at its center which is especially visible when approaching the terminal from the sides. This unique design brought the nickname of "La Paloma" (The Dove), and to complete the look the exterior was constructed using white concrete and glass. The interior of Biobao's terminal is an open and luminous space, with a much different feel than most airports.
The city of Bilbao is situated on the banks of the Nervión river. Bilbao and the Basque Country have a milder climate than most other parts of the peninsula, still oceanic yet with cooler temperatures in the summer and more rain. This supports the lush green hills of Bilbao. There are many fantastic museums and places of interest in the area, which has less traffic than the larger cities of Spain and is much easier to navigate by car hire Bilbao Airport.
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- Local time in Bilbao, Spain:
- GMT+1
- Population of Bilbao, Spain:
- 353,340
Tourist attractions at Bilbao, Spain
Teatro Arriga
Reminiscent of the Opera House in Paris, the theater features an ornate façade and a beautiful interior. Both the theater and the square in front of it were named after a famous composer from Bilbao, Juan Crosótomo de Arriaga.
Mercado de la Rivera
Visit this market when you drive over to see the Iglesia de San Antón as they are just situated together on Rivera Street. This is one of the biggest covered markets in Europe, where you can find fish and other produce every morning. Bring all your goodies back to your hotel in your car hire Bilbao, Spain.
Palacio de la Diputación
Situated on the Grand Via, this ornately decorated palace was built in 1897 to serve as the seat of the Diputación Foral de Bizkaia. A Baroque-style monument, it s interior is just as lavish as it exterior, featuring stunning stained glass windows.
Check out our Bilbao Travel Guide for more interesting sites to visit in Bilbao.
Recommended daytrips from Bilbao, Spain
Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park
Spend the afternoon strolling through this lovely park, admiring the ponds and gardens. Here you can also visit Bilbao's Fine Arts Museum
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Park your Bilbao, Spain car hire near the docks, and set out on a daytrip by boat to the breathtaking island between Bilbao and Bermeo. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a small but notable chapel situated on the island, but its the entire trip which makes the visit worthwhile.
Portugalete
Reserve a cheap car hire Bilbao, Spain and take a day trip to explore the beautiful through the lovely Basque Country. With its tidal rivers, its two majestic mountain ranges, and it lush green plains, this area is definitely one deserving of time for its scenic views. Take the Transporter Bridge from Getxo to get to the charming little town of Portugalete.
Hotels at Bilbao, Spain
Abba Parque Hotel
C/ Rodriguez Arias, 66
48013 Bilbao
Tel: +34 944 41 31 00
Fax: +34 944 42 21 97
Hotel Petit Palace Arana
Bidebarrieta, 2 Bilbao (Biscay)
48005, Spain.
Phone: +34 944 156 411
Fax: +34 944 161 205
Don't miss our detailed section on Bilbao Hotels for a better look at your options.
Local conditions for Bilbao, Spain
Thu, 24 May 2012 10:50:00 +0200
Thursday at 10:00 CEST:
fog. 12°C (54°F)
Temperature: 12°C (54°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 5mph, Relative Humidity: 92%, Pressure: 1024mb, falling, Visibility: VP
Weather forecast for Bilbao, Spain
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Thursday
Sunny, Max Temp: 24°C (75°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)
Max Temp: 24°C (75°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: ENE, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1021mb, Humidity: 64%, Sunrise: 06:38CEST, Sunset: 21:38CEST
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Friday
Sunny, Max Temp: 32°C (90°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F)
Max Temp: 32°C (90°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1011mb, Humidity: 44%, Sunrise: 06:37CEST, Sunset: 21:39CEST
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Saturday
White cloud, Max Temp: 18°C (64°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)
Max Temp: 18°C (64°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: W, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1017mb, Humidity: 74%, Sunrise: 06:37CEST, Sunset: 21:40CEST
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Bilbao Airport
- Airport code:
- BIO
- Phone number:
- +34 944 869 664
- Fax number:
- +34 944 869 726
- Address:
- 48180 Loiu / Vizcaya, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Bilbao:
- Bilbao city || 7 Miles / 12 km / 25 minutes by rental car from Downtown Bilbao
- Car Rental office location:
Car hire companies operating in Bilbao Airport include:
- Hertz
- Avis
- National Atesa
- Europcar
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Airlines providing airport services to Bilbao, Spain
- Aer Lingus
- Air Berlin
- Air Europa
- Air France
- Air Nostrum L.A. Mediterráneo
- Brussels Airlines
- EasyJet
- Iberia
- Lufthansa
- Spanair
- Tailwind Airlines
- TAP Portugal
- Vueling
