I am an avid art lover and want to see the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain but its kind of an awkward town to stop in. I will be traveling from either Paris or Loire Valley and going to Madrid after Bilbao using a Global Rail pass. Any suggestions for a time efficient way to do this part of my trip? I'll be traveling in September and right now have a pretty open itinerary so I can leave/arrive whenever is most convenient. I don't know if the town is worth an overnight stay or not either. Anything would be a big help.
Posted by
Elk Grove, CA, USA
6898 posts
Can't advise on Bilbao but if you get anywhere near Venice, don't miss the Peggy Guggenheim museum. We really enjoyed this museum.
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
Melissa, we spent 4 days in Bilbao a few years ago for a conference of city and regional planners and apart from the Guggenheim (of which I have about 200 photos!) Bilbao has little to interest the average tourist. My opinion only, you understand.
Posted by
Ottawa, Canada
4555 posts
Head to San Sebastian for an overnight stay and a visit, then hit the Guggenheim in Bilbao before heading to Madrid. Norma's correct....there's not much else there.
Posted by
Johns Island, SC
172 posts
Agree, San Sebastian is the place to stay and Bilbao is a short and easy bus ride away. You can see details and pictures of our trip at:
http://gadtravel.blogspot.com/
Posted by
OP
Boise, ID, United States
158 posts
Thanks for the suggestions. I will change my overnighter to San Sebastian. I did some research and that town seems really charming.