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Bilbao is blessed with cultural and architectural heritage. It is the capital of Vizcaya in Spain's Basque Country. The climate in Bilbao is mild as compared to the other parts of the peninsula. Excursions from Bilbao provide a wonderful experience for the tourists. You can get to Bilbao by bus, plane, train or boat. You can also choose to travel by your own car. While in Bilbao, you may explore the city through public transportation such as Metro Train, Bilbobus and Eusko Tran. Excursions from Bilbao give an insight into the various aspects of the wonderful city. You may visit different museums and monuments, enjoy the beautiful beaches, participate in the local festivals and savor on the delicious Basque cuisine too.
There are many magnificent museums in Bilbao. The Guggenheim Museum is the main attraction of the city. It is devoted to Modern art. Other famous museums in Bilbao are the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, the Bellas Artes Museum and the Museum of Sea. Other places of interest in Bilbao are the Old City, Ensanche Park and the Gothic Church of Santiago. There are many beautiful and serene beaches in Bilbao too. Some of the popular beaches housed here are Las Arenas, Mundaka, Bakio and Zarauz. The most popular beach in the Basque region, La Concha is located in San Sebastian.
Excursions from Bilbao also include trips to Bermeo, which is the traditional Basque fishing port. While here, you may have the thrilling experience of surfing at the pretty seaside village, Mundaka. You may also visit the Peace Museum located in Guernica. Trips can also be arranged to visit the national park of Urkiola, to the picturesque mountainside and also the excellent vistas at Durango.Tourists also have a pleasure time at the open-air concert at the Kiosko del Arenal. Other than enjoying a walk through the seven streets of the Casco Viejo they also feast on the great views of the city, by climbing the stairs from the Plaza Unamuno to the Parque Etxebarri. Artxanda Funicular also provides excellent views of the city.
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