Bilbao

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Calling Code

+34

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Bilbao, Spain

Charter a private flight from or to Bilbao with BLAK Private Jets

Bilbao will wow you with its audacious building work and eye-catching location under the lush hills of the Basque Country. Often overlooked in favour of Spain's sun-kissed southern cities, it's an off-beat gem with a bold and boisterous bout of art, culture, cuisine and nature on the menu…

Of course, the gleaming metallic Guggenheim Museum takes centre stage. Arguably, the architectural achievement of the nineties in Europe channels a touch of the city's nautical history with titanium-styled protrusions reminiscent of industrial trading ships. Inside that Frank Gehry shell, you can look forward to seeing works by iconic artists such as David Hockney and Mark Rothko.

Swirling around the Guggenheim is Bilbao, the city. A maze of blocks and bustling boulevards, it anchors on the lovely Casco Viejo. Head there to get authentic Basque Country foods in the La Ribera market and taste local pincho (the region's answer to tapas) in characterful kitchens doused with Rioja wine and local cerveza.

Mountains and beaches are never too far away when you need a break. Head south to delve into the multicoloured forests of the Gorbeiako hills. Head north to catch the salt spray of the Cantabrian Sea on the coves and cliffs.

Private charter flights to Bilbao are a great way to touch down in the stunning Spanish Basque Country. They arrive at Bilbao Airport, the largest in the region, which you'll find just under 10 km to the north of the centre.