City Guides
Bilbao
Special Events
Special Events
Bilbao
Most Popular Hotels in Bilbao:
Arritugane, 48100
Alameda De Mazarredo, 61, 48009
Alameda Mazarredo, 77, 48009
Carretera De La Avanzada 2-4, 48150
Aste Nagusia
August
Bilbao's main fiesta is marked by famous bullfights, firework displays and a lively street atmosphere. Free open-air music concerts are usually also included in the programme. Nervión River is the site of many flotillas and regattas.
Throughout the city
The Our Lady of Begoña Festival
11 October
The day celebrates the Virgin of Begoña, affectionately called Amatxu. On this day locals go on a pilgrimage to the Basílica de Begoña, where the shrine of the Virgin can be found.
Bilbao International Festival of Documentary and Short Films
November-December
A film festival that has been organised annually since the 1950s.
Website: www.zinebi.com
St Thomas Day
21 December
A great gastronomic feast in Bilbao. Traditional products from the region's rural areas are displayed on more than 300 stalls set up between El Arenal and Plaza Nueva, and everybody can buy or taste delicious dishes in a joyful atmosphere.
Tours of Bilbao
Bilbao City Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Starting from £13.14 per person
San Sebastian and Biarritz - Starting from £68.15 per person
San Sebastian Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Starting from £13.14 per person
Vitoria and the Rioja Wine Region - Starting from £68.15 per person
Independent Wine Tasting in La Rioja - Starting from £57.93 per person
Most Popular Hotels in Bilbao:
Arritugane, 48100
Alameda De Mazarredo, 61, 48009
Alameda Mazarredo, 77, 48009
Carretera De La Avanzada 2-4, 48150
Aste Nagusia
August
Bilbao's main fiesta is marked by famous bullfights, firework displays and a lively street atmosphere. Free open-air music concerts are usually also included in the programme. Nervión River is the site of many flotillas and regattas.
Throughout the city
The Our Lady of Begoña Festival
11 October
The day celebrates the Virgin of Begoña, affectionately called Amatxu. On this day locals go on a pilgrimage to the Basílica de Begoña, where the shrine of the Virgin can be found.
Bilbao International Festival of Documentary and Short Films
November-December
A film festival that has been organised annually since the 1950s.
Website: www.zinebi.com
St Thomas Day
21 December
A great gastronomic feast in Bilbao. Traditional products from the region's rural areas are displayed on more than 300 stalls set up between El Arenal and Plaza Nueva, and everybody can buy or taste delicious dishes in a joyful atmosphere.
August
Bilbao's main fiesta is marked by famous bullfights, firework displays and a lively street atmosphere. Free open-air music concerts are usually also included in the programme. Nervión River is the site of many flotillas and regattas.
Throughout the city
The Our Lady of Begoña Festival
11 October
The day celebrates the Virgin of Begoña, affectionately called Amatxu. On this day locals go on a pilgrimage to the Basílica de Begoña, where the shrine of the Virgin can be found.
Bilbao International Festival of Documentary and Short Films
November-December
A film festival that has been organised annually since the 1950s.
Website: www.zinebi.com
St Thomas Day
21 December
A great gastronomic feast in Bilbao. Traditional products from the region's rural areas are displayed on more than 300 stalls set up between El Arenal and Plaza Nueva, and everybody can buy or taste delicious dishes in a joyful atmosphere.
Tours of Bilbao
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