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The Top 20 Attractions in Biscay

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Biscay. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Biscay is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

The building itself is more impressive than the exhibition inside.

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Zubizuri Bridge

Also called the “Calatrava Bridge” after the architect who built it, it is an arched, white and slender structure that looks like a sailing ship ten meters high above the …

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Puppy – Floral Sculpture by Jeff Koons at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

The 12,40m high dog made of flowers was created by Jeff Koons. The natives jokingly refer to Puppy as the real landmark of Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum as an expensive kennel - but probably with a grain of truth.

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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Although the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and its stairway have adorned this spectacular islet since the 10th century, it was not until the place appeared as a setting …

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Vizcaya Bridge

Indeed for 90 cents you get over and cyclists do not have to queue at all. You join after the cars and pay during the crossing.

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Plaza Nueva (Bilbao)

The Plaza Nueva is a beautiful neoclassical square that was built in 1821. This square is the lively heart of the Casco Viejo, the old district of Bilbao. Plaza Nueva …

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La Arena Beach

As its name indicates, La Arena beach surprises with its large sandbank and for being the last beach in the Basque Country on the western side. This is also an emblematic place for surfing.

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Santiago Cathedral (Bilbao)

This impressive Gothic-style cathedral with a cloister is an oasis of calm in this bustling city.

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Mercado de la Ribera

The hall with the beautiful glass art windows was mentioned in 1980 as the largest covered market hall in the Guinness Book of Records. Today there are several stalls on two floors - mainly fish - but also pintxo bars.

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Greenway of the Montes del Hierro

This cycle path is an exemplary example of what a successful cycle infrastructure looks like. It takes you from the beach town of La Arena to the center of Barakaldo …

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The Top 20 Attractions in Biscay

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Zubizuri Bridge

Puppy – Floral Sculpture by Jeff Koons at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Vizcaya Bridge

Plaza Nueva (Bilbao)

La Arena Beach

Santiago Cathedral (Bilbao)

Mercado de la Ribera

Greenway of the Montes del Hierro

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