Holiday rentals and lettings in Bilbao

Bilbao is a spellbinding capital of art, design and gastronomy, with one of the world’s finest buildings – the Guggenheim – at its heart. The city fizzles with energy, with hundreds of bars and cafes and acres of wonderful shopping. Choose a wonderful holiday rental right in the medieval pedestrianized Casco Viejo (Old Town), the neighbouring elegant New Town, or further afield in its diverse neighbourhoods such as the nightlife hub of Indautxu

The majority of lettings in Bilbao are flats in the central area, leaving you in walking distance of all the major sights. Step out from your holiday rental right onto a vibrant Spanish street lined with gorgeous buildings that are home to fantastic boutique cafes and shops. Larger groups can rent holiday rentals on the outskirts of the city in traditional Basque stone chalets, where you can enjoy a quiet stay, surrounded by nature and calm yet within easy access of Bilbao’s main sights!

Bilbao is located in the far north of Spain on the Bay of Biscay. The city is the capital of the famous Basque region, which is home to a unique culture and language. Bilbao is divided by its river into the old and new town. The old is fully pedestrianized and home to Bilbao’s beautiful Neoclassical architecture and the best place for nightlife, the foodie scene or just to soak in the Spanish culture.

The city’s elegant new town has an impressive array of attractions, including numerous world-class museums, superb river views and walks, and several of the finest restaurants and bars in Spain. Just south of the new town is La Vieja, one of Bilbao’s trendiest neighbourhoods and a great place to hang with the locals and absorb modern Spanish art, cuisine and fashion.

Bilbao is the biggest city in north Spain and offers the best nightlife in any city north of Madrid. Casco Viejo is the best area to head to for bars, particularly around Plaza Nueva. Locals go wild for 'txakoli', a local dry white wine, and 'kalimotxo' the cheap and cheerful but popular combination of cola and red wine. For a night out brimming with local custom and culture, take in a typically Basque cider tavern or 'sagardotegi', and fill up on char-grilled meat and copious amounts of the local cider.

Bilbao offers a maelstrom of cultural attractions including several world-class museums. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is an icon of New Bilbao and one of the most recognised contemporary art museums in the world; an architecture and engineering marvel to contemplate and simply drool at. Don’t miss the Bilbao Maritime Museum, housed in a unique setting in the old Euskalduna shipyards. This highly popular museum disseminates the maritime heritage of the Estuary of Bilbao and its surroundings. Another great afternoon is to be had at the Basque Museum of Bilbao, which brings the Basque culture to life with myriad exhibits describing the history and ongoing struggles of the fascinating people of the Basque country.

Known as the Hanging Bridge, this World Heritage Site is a unique conveyor bridge that transports cars and passengers on a gondola that is suspended by cables from the bridge high above. Truly fascinating!

Casco Viejo is the medieval old quarter of Bilbao located on the right bank of the Nervion river. It is easy to get pleasantly lost in the labyrinth of narrow streets and squares. The dark, atmospheric lanes of Las Siete Calles are a real highlight.

Pintxos is the local word for the famous Spanish tapa, and they make the perfect pit-stop snack as you tour around this arty city's cultural spots. No trip around the pintxo bars is complete without a visit to Casa Victor Montes, with its luxurious interior and impressive array of tasty treats.

For a panoramic view overlooking the city, take the funicular 224 metres up Mount Artxanda. A great place to get your bearings, you will enjoy the spectacular views of the old and new towns, the river and the Guggenheim, and the football stadium from the 360 degree garden viewing areas.

A must for visitors to the city, boasting a large variety of Basque cuisine local wines, fresh and cooked food: fish, oysters, sandwich, jamon, cheese, morcillia, paella, pies, sweets. Grab a table overlooking the river and soak in the amazing atmosphere!