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Bilbao is the six largest city in Spain and a very popular tourist destination. This wonderful city is blessed with architectural and historical heritage. If you are planning to visit Bilbao, it is essential to collect information beforehand on the details of transportation, airport, flights and the travel tips etc that will contribute to making your journey smooth and enjoyable. The transportation in Bilbao is quite convenient. You can get to Bilbao by plane, by bus or by train. You may also travel by your own car as most of the cities in Spain are well connected. There are good public transportation facilities to visit the tourist destinations in Bilbao. While on one hand you may hire a taxi for sightseeing you may also avail the services of the Metro Train, which is pretty convenient. You can also travel by Bilbobus, EuskoTran or the EuskoTren. Also there are many cars available to take you different destinations in the city.
Bilbao Airport is the main Airport in Bilbao. In Spanish, it is popularly known as Aeropuerto de Bilbao. It is located at the distance of 12 km from the city center. Bilbao is connected to Santander in the West and to Irun, France and San Sebastian in the East through the A-8 road. The AP-68 provides connections with Madrid, Zaragoza, Victoria, Barcelona, Logrono and Burgos. The Arrival Hall is located on the ground floor and Departure Hall on the top floor. The airport provides good parking facilities.There are airport buses to take you to city center or you may even hire a car at the airport for the same. There are many domestic flights connecting you from Bilbao to other Spanish Airports such as Barcelona, Madrid, Coruna, Alicante, Palma, Gran Canaria, Malaga, Seville etc. some of the major airlines to Bilbao are Aer Lingus, SAS, Air Europa, Iberia, Air France, British Airways, Air Berlin, Spanair and Clickair.
While visiting Bilbao, you must know something about the culture of the city, tourist destinations, accommodation facilities, restaurants, currency and dress code in Bilbao. Here are some travel tips while in you are in Bilbao:
Online booking of flights and hotels is very essential if you are visiting in the peak season. Check the timings of flights and availability and rates of the hotels.
The landmarks of Bilbao are easy to reach. However, it is better to buy a city map at the airport.
Take advantage of the public transportation facilities for sightseeing.
The currency in Bilbao is Euro. There are facilities of currency exchange at the airport and in most of the hotels.
Before visiting the museums or monuments, be informed about the time when it is open to the public.
The cars should be hired from the authorized centers.
The belongings should be kept and handled carefully at the time of going for sightseeing.
Check the policies of the hotel before you book the hotel.
The correct information gathered in advance will definitely make your journey pleasant and comfortable.
Bilbao Travels enables one with a pleasant and unforgettable memories in ones life.
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