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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bilbao

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bilbao, Spain

Updated January 24, 2024

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Puppy at its permanent location in Aguirre plaza outside the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum.

Bilbao, Spain

Jeff Koons' Puppy

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.
Fuente del Perro.

Bilbao, Spain

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Stained Glass Window at Bilbao Abando Indalecio Prieto Station

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Just your average rowing practice beneath dangling cars

Portugalete, Spain

Vizcaya Bridge

Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.
5 miles from Bilbao
Gaztelugatxe

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Spain

Gaztelugatxe

Hundreds of stone stairs and a winding medieval bridge connect this haunting Spanish island to the mainland.
14 miles from Bilbao
The gate of Santimamiñe Cave

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Cueva de Santimamiñe (Santimamiñe Cave)

An archeological treasure trove stumbled upon by a couple of children.
16 miles from Bilbao
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Kortezubi, Spain

Bosque Animado de Oma

A living art gallery painted on a canvas of Monterey pine trees.
16 miles from Bilbao
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