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BRASS TAPAS, VINOS Y GRILL
Brunch sábados y domingos de 10.00 h a 14.00 h Cocina continua de 12.00 h. a 24.00 h
C/ Licenciado Poza,
27 - Bilbao 944 275 455 www.brass27.com
PUENTE BIZKAIA PATRIMONIO MUNDIAL
Una visita inolvidable a la pasarela superior en ascensores panorámicos a 50 m de altura sobre la ría ...y ahora también saltos de goming Tfno. información: 94 480 10 12 www.puente-colgante.com
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BILBAOguía
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Ibon Areso The Mayor of Bilbao
The people of Bilbao are very happy to share our city, which is a fine example of tradition and modernity. From its medieval old town to the avant-garde architecture of Foster’s Metro and the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao receives visitors throughout the year with its broad cultural, gastronomic and leisure offer to satisfy even the most demanding of tastes. The ‘Bilbao experience’ is however above all one of excellence and hospitality. Welcome to Bilbao! We want you to feel at home.
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in Bilbao's bars. This practice of poteo is still a ritual. Little wonder, then, that every member of the kuadrilla pays money into the kitty or bote for the drink, ordering the same round in every bar.
In the image, both old and new customs come together to achieve a perfect snapshot of Bilbao today. And there is no way of getting to know the Biscay capital without experiencing a tradition so deeply rooted in its people as the pintxo accompanied by a pote. The latter word refers to small glasses of beer or wine (zuritos and txikitos) that groups of friends or kuadrillas enjoy
EDIT: Bilbao Turismo - Navarra, 5 - 1º Tel. 94 479 57 60 Fax. 94 479 57 61 www.bilbao.net/bilbaoturismo/ editorial staff: María Arana Translations: Hori-Hori and Ofilingua Design and layout: Servicios Redaccionales Bilbainos, S. L. (SRB)
Pintxos are the perfect accompaniment to a pote for a relaxing break, with your bike in tow, well-earned after a couple of hours pedalling around the rejuvenated urban environment. Bilbao not only boasts 27 kilometres of bidegorris (cyclepaths), but it can also be proud of the way that bicycles are becoming a part of the daily lives of its people or of the tourist circuit, even while going for a pintxo-pote (pages 28-34).
photograph: Vicente Paredes photo provided: Guggenheim Bilbao Museum, Fine Arts of Bilbao Museum, Arriaga Theatre, Euskalduna Conference centre and Concert Hall and Diario El Correo, S. A. Publicity: Tel. 94 428 72 14 Print: Cxxxxa
ISSN: 1138-2732 Bilbao Guide is an informative publication for visitors to Bilbao. Distribution: Tourist Information, Trade Fair, hotels, airport, bus and train terminals.
4 index Calendar ...............................................................................................................6-7 Art Bilbao Guggenheim Museum......................................................................8-9 Bilbao Fine Arts Museum..............................................................................10-11 Museums.................................................................................................................. 12-14
spaces of interest.................................................................................15-16 performance.................................................................................................17-26 cover.................................................................................................................... 28-34 fairs and conventions...........................................................................35 knowing biscay.............................................................................................. 36 Shopping Espacio Nuka..................................................................................................... 38-39 Kiko............................................................................................................................40-41 Shopping Guide............................................................................................... 42-43
gastronomy La Taberna de los Mundos.......................................................................44-45 Abando..................................................................................................................46-47 Gastronomy Guide.........................................................................................48-55
night The best gin and tonic................................................................................56-59 Night Guide..........................................................................................................60-61
sports .........................................................................................................................62 useful information
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maps......................................................................................................................66-68
Bilbao TURISMO Oficina de Turismo
Plaza Circular, 1. / Alameda Mazarredo, 66.  94 479 57 60 informacion@bilbaoturismo.bilbao.net
The legend turned into jewel La leyenda convertida en joya
The Eguzkilore -the flower of the sun- is a symbol of the Basque mythology. Years ago it used to hang on house doors as a protector sign, to take care and protect the people who lived there. El Eguzkilore -la flor del sol- es un símbolo de la mitología vasca. Antiguamente se colgaba en las puertas de las casas como signo de protección para cuidar y proteger a los que allí residían.
BILBAO · Gran Vía 79 y en www.eguzkilorejoya.com
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FANT 2015.
Until 4 May: Ría de Bilbao Maritime Museum is hosting three exhibitions in one: 'Giants of the Ice Age', 'Human Evolution' and 'Dinosaurs'. This unique mix combines the best of entertainment and fun for the little ones with learning. (Page 16)
8 May: Opening session of the Fantasy Film Festival - FANT in the Campos Theatre. This time around, 13 feature films will be shown during the official competition section. (Page 17)
Joan Manuel Serrat.
a great musical full of glamour, thanks to the Arriaga Theatre's own production. (Page 18)
15 May: Melendi concert at Bilbao Arena where he will be performing his latest work, 'Un alumno más'. (Page 23)
16 May: First performance of Giuseppe Verdi's 'Otello', as part of the opera season organised by the ABAO (Bilbao Friends of the Opera Association). (Page 20)
Until 18 May:
The BEC (Bilbao Exhibition Centre) is hosting the Expovacaciones 2015 tourism and leisure fair. (Page 35)
The Bilbao Museum of Fine Arts presents the greatest Equipo Crónica anthology ever undertaken on the fiftieth anniversary of its creation. (Page 10)
13 May:
3 June:
Performance of 'The Merry Widow', a classic operetta that becomes
Concert by the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, one of
8 to 10 May:
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Jeff Koons.
Sara Baras.
the best musical ensembles in the world, conducted by Yuri Botnari. (Page 21)
company. They will be performing their latest show, 'Voces'. (Page 19)
Until 4 June:
19 June:
To coincide with the centenary of the birth of Orson Welles, the Zinemateka is organising a retrospective that pays tribute to him as a director. (Page 20)
Spandau Ballet, one of the great emblematic British bands, is putting on a concert in Bilbao as part of the 'Soul boys of the western world' tour, following two decades apart. (Page 26)
9 June: The Guggenheim Museum hosts the biggest retrospective to date of the celebrated contemporary artist Jeff Koons. This exhibition, comprising one hundred pieces, ends up in the Biscay capital following an international tour that has taken it to the Whitney Museum in New York and the Pompidou Centre in Paris. (Page 9)
10 June: The dancer and choreographer Sara Baras returns to the Arriaga Theatre with her Flamenco ballet
20 June: Joan Manuel Serrat, one of the great legends of Spanishlanguage music, presents 'AntologĂa desordenada' at the Euskalduna Conference Centre, the quadruple record with which he celebrates 50 years on stage. (Page 26)
26 June: Pablo AlborĂĄn is putting on a concert at the Bilbao Arena as part of the 'Terral Tour 2015', where he will be performing his latest work. (Page 26)
8 guggenheim museum ď Ž Abandoibarra, 2  94 435 90 00. www.guggenheim-bilbao.es
Further information on opening hours, entrance price and other services on pages 12-13.
The art of our time
Franz Marc. Der Stier, 1911.
Several months ago, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao presented a grand exhibition of the Permanent Collection, with masterpieces from the Guggenheim Museums network. Although part of the exhibition was closed on 25 January, works are still exhibited on the second floor, consisting mainly of large
pieces, such as the mural by Sol LeWitt and the group of works by Anselm Kiefer. The first floor is reserved for more recent art. The itinerary is completed by the works located outside, which enter into an intriguing dialogue with their surroundings. Until 10 May (Floors 1 and 2)
Learning through art Over one hundred students between the ages of six and twelve, from schools in the Basque Country, present the original artistic works that they have made in different workshops in the Guggenheim Museum's educational space. The 'Learning through art' programme has been running since 1998, with the participation of over 2,500 children.
guggenheim museum 9 Niki de Saint Phalle The Guggenheim Museum presents a retrospective dedicated to French-American artist Niki de Saint Phalle (1930-2000), one of the most influential creators and widely considered the first major female artist of the 20th century. The exhibition, comprising 200 works and archival documents, many of which have never been published, provides a new insight into her work. Self-taught artist, radical and political, Saint Phalle's career is linked to the New Realists of the 1960s; to public art projects, including The Tarot Garden, in Tuscany; the Stravinsky Fountain, in Paris; experimental cinema and
Jeff Koons The Guggenheim Museum hosts the biggest retrospective to date of the celebrated contemporary artist Jeff Koons. This exhibition, comprising one hundred pieces, ends up in the Biscay capital following an international tour that has taken it to the Whitney Museum in New York and the Pompidou Centre in Paris. The journey through the different creative phases of Koons allows us to find out about the trajectory and the reach of his work, which could be defined as art that is open and conceived to seduce, therefore being very attractive to the public. An example of this is one of his most emblematic works, Puppy, situated at the entrance to the Museum, which has become an icon. From 9 June.
Niki de Saint Phalle. Gwendolyn, 1966–90.
ballet scenographies. However, her most renowned works are the Nanas, huge sculptures that revolutionised the representation of women in art. Until 11 June (3rd floor)
10 museum of fine arts Plaza del Museo, 2 94 439 60 60 www.museobilbao.com
Further information on opening hours, entry price and other services on page 12.
Equipo Crónica. El coloso del miedo, 1977.
Equipo Crónica The Bilbao Museum of Fine Arts presents the greatest Equipo Crónica anthology ever undertaken on the fiftieth anniversary of its creation. The exhibition takes in important works originating from international collections and distributes them across two spaces of the museum: in the BBK room 74 paintings and sculptures organised in series are
exhibited, and in room 33, there are 72 drawings, engravings, posters and original documentation on Estampa Popular de Valencia, a group in which Rafael Solbes (1940-1981), Juan Antonio Toledo (1940-1995) and Manuel Valdés (1942) participated before forming Equipo Crónica. Until 18 May.
Carven. Esperanto, 1951.
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Fashion in France
Julio Romero de Torres. Amor sagrado, amor profano, 1907-1908.
This exhibition, presented in the Palais Galliera fashion museum in Paris nearly a year ago, features one hundred models and accessories. Most of these are outstanding pieces created by fashion designers of the stature of Christian Dior and Crist贸bal Balenciaga, which are a part of the museum's collection.
C贸rdoba luciente
The exhibition explores the evolution of women's fashion in the period 1947-1957, from the birth of the New Look to the death of Dior and the advent of Yves Saint Laurent.
Under the title 'C贸rdoba luciente en sus fundaciones y museos' (Cordoba Radiant in its Foundations and Museums), the Museum of Fine Arts exhibits the works of most renowned Cordovan painters of the 17th-20th centuries, and by other artists whose works are related to the city of Cordoba. Organised by the Viana Foundation, in collaboration with the BBK Foundation, the exhibition features one hundred works of art.
Until 31 August.
Until 15 June.
Guest piece The purpose of this section, sponsored by the Banco Santander Foundation, is to bring the public closer to singular works from other museums and collections. You can now see the work 'The Tapestry Merchant', 1870, by Mariano Fortuny Marsa (Reus, 1838- Rome, 1874), belonging to the Museum of Montserrat collection.
Mariano Fortuny. The Tapestry Merchant, 1870
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Benedict Archaeological Experience the live history of Biscay, with a chronological tour that runs from prehistoric times to the modern age. Opening times: Tuesday through Saturday: 10.00 am to 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm to 7.30 pm; Sundays and holidays: 10.30 am to 2.00 pm. Closed Mondays. Prices: General admission, 3€; reduced admission (26 and younger, retirees, 65 and older, people with disabilities, unemployed, and groups of 10 or more people), 1,5€; school groups, 1€ per student; children under 12, free. Friday is the Day of the Museum, with free general admission. Guided tours, 10€ per group added. Calzadas de Mallona, 2 94 404 09 90 www.euskalmuseoak.com
ATHLETIC CLUB
(Closed for works)
Painting and sculpture of contemporary life. Opening Times: Every day from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm. Free. To request an appointment. Iparraguirre, 55 607 38 94 25 www.museo-benedicto.net contacto@museo-benedicto.net
Diocesan of Sacred Art This museum exhibits works related to the religious art of Biscay, religious works presented in silver; sacred vestments (from the 15th to the 20th Century); paintings, alabaster art work, ceramic and leather from the Romanesque period. Opening Times: From Tuesday to Saturday, from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm and 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm; Sundays and Public Holidays, from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm; Mondays, closed. Prices: Adults, 2€; old age pensioners, students and under 18s, 1€; groups, 6€. Tuesday, free. Plaza de la Encarnación, 9-B 94 432 01 25 www.eleizmuseoa.com
Campo de San Mamés Barria 94 679 02 55
www.athletic-club.net
Guggenheim BILBAO
It holds three main collections: Ancient Art, Contemporary Art and Basque Art. Opening Times: Wednesday through Monday, from 10 am to 8 pm. Tuesday: closed. Prices: 7€, individual pass; 5€ for groups of students, unemployed and elderly; Under 12 years and Wednesday, free. Guide reservations 94 439 61 37 Groups admission, 94 439 61 41 Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 3.00 pm.
This museum has its own collection of exhibits that includes works covering a wide spectrum of modern and contemporary art from the beginning of the century. Opening Times: Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm. Prices: 13€ for an individual pass; 11€ for groups;7,50€ for students and old age pensioners; children under 12, free. These admittance charges are subject to alterations, depending on special exhibitions. Guide reservations, 94 435 90 90. Groups admission, 94 435 90 23. Monday to Friday, from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm.
Plaza del Museo, 2 94 439 60 60
Avenida Abandoibarra, 2. 94 435 90 80
www.museobilbao.com
www.guggenheim-bilbao.es
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Maritime The docks surrounding the museum house several restored ships, as well as other Historical Heritage objects. Opening Times: Closed on Mondays. Prices: Standard adult rate, 6€; pensioners, students, people with disabilities, desemployers and groups rate, 3,5€; and children under 6, free. Muelle Ramón de la Sota, 1
Passages of Easter Week It gathers testimonies related to Easter Week. Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday, from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm and from 5.00 pm to 7.30 pm; Saturdays, from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm and from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm; Sundays, from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm. The museum will be closed on Mondays. Prices: Individual ticket, 2€; free for people over 65 and children up to 10 years of age; groups, 1€.
94 608 55 00
Iturribide, 3-1º 94 415 04 33
www.museomaritimobilbao.org
www.museodepasosbilbao.com
euskararen etxea La Casa del Euskera / Euskararen Etxea is a centre specialising in Euskera, the Basque language. Hence its doors are open to all those who are interested in knowing everything to do with this thousand-year-old language. It shows the most curious, peculiar and surprising features of Euskera in an attractive way using up-to-date technologies: Touch screens, videos, maps, etc. Visitors can take the tour in Spanish, Euskera, English and French.
La Casa del Euskera Lehendakari Aguirre, 148-150 94 402 80 81 www.azkuefundazioa.org
14 museums Museum Reproductions The collection includes exact replicas of works as renowned as the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Venus de Milo, the Lorenzo de Medici and Michelangelo’s Moses. Opening Times: Tuesday through Saturday, 10.00 am to 1.30 pm and 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm; Sundays, 10.00 am to 2.00 pm; Closed Mondays and Holidays. Prices: Adults, 3€; Students and Groups over 10 people, 1,50€; senior citizens, teachers and children under 10, free. Thursdays, free to the General Public. San Francisco, 14. 94 679 02 55 www.museoreproduccionesbilbao.org
Bullfighting Outstanding graphic documents, bullfighting outfits and tools and a collection of posters from the different bullfights held in the city. Opening Times: From 10.30 am to 1.30 pm and from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm,
from Monday to Thursday. Fridays: From 10.30 am to 1.30 pm. Price: 3€. Guided Tours for groups and individuals. Plaza de Toros Vista Alegre, s/n 94 444 86 98 www.plazatorosbilbao.com
basque The Basque Museum has accumulated a heritage throughout its almost 100 years of activity, with over 20,000 objects, which illustrate and reflect the different aspects that define the lifestyle and everyday activities of the Basque people. Opening Times for the permanent exhibition: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm; Saturdays, from 10.00 am to 1.30 pm and from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm; Sundays, from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm; Tuesday and Public Holidays, closed. Prices: Individual pass, 3€; groups, 1,50€; old age pensioners and children under 10, free entrance. Plaza Miguel de Unamuno, 4 94 415 54 23 www.euskal-museoa.org
The Arts District Bilbao Art District takes in the area between the Maritime Museum, the Albia Gardens, Colón de Larreátegui and Abandoibarra Avenue. This whole area is home to the city’s most important art galleries, the Guggenheim Museum, the Fine Arts Museum and the Sala Rekalde, together with restoration and framing
workshops and old book shops. And in addition to this, there are also open-air sculptures by contemporary artists like Dalí, Chillida, Koons, Bourgeois or Kapoor, in an area where signature architecture (from Gehry to Calatrava, not forgetting Siza, Moneo, Pelli, Soriano, Ferrater or Isozaki) rounds off the whole setting.
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Azkuna Zentroa (Alhóndiga Bilbao) Plaza Arriquibar, 4. 94 401 40 14. www.alhondigabilbao.com
Until 4 June: To coincide with the centenary of the birth of Orson Welles, the Zinemateka is organising a retrospective that pays tribute to him as a director,
showing his finished cinematic works, his television productions, documentaries on his work and a series of films that had an influence on his mise en scène.
The Basque Museum Cruz, 4. 94 415 54 23. www.euskal-museoa.org
Until 15 June: 'La Mujer en el Trabajo' (The Woman at Work), a photography exhibition with images from the 'Pilar Aróstegui' Municipal Archive of Vitoria-Gasteiz and produced and directed by the BBK foundation. The exhibition is comprised of forty photographs, in black and white, showing some of the jobs done by women in the Basque Country at the beginning of the 20th century.
Restaurante & Mariscos
Abierto los domingos y festivos al mediodía 2 horas de parking gratuito We speak English Carta para llevar
Hurtado Amezaga 48-Bilbao. Tfno: 94 421 31 60 www.rimbombin.es
16 spaces of interest Maritime Museum Ramón de la Sota, 1. 94 608 55 00. www.museomaritimobilbao.org
Until 4 May: Three exhibitions in one ('Giants of the Ice Age', 'Human Evolution' and 'Dinosaurs') for a journey combining the best in entertainment and fun for the little ones with learning.
Not for nothing has each piece been designed to full-scale, some with movements, breathing and sound, achieving an extremely realistic effect. Natural habitats are also recreated.
Until the end of 2015: Montserrat: En busca de la libertad (Montserrat: In Search of Liberty) The exhibition shows the great feat of nine Basques who, fleeing from the poverty, hunger and repression of post-war Spain in 1950, decided to escape to Mexico in a 13 metre long sloop to seek a better life for themselves and their families.
From 28 May onwards: 'The Magic of the Ría'. This show narrates the transformation of the estuary over the last 25 years, where it has gone from being a dead port because of pollution to become a cornerstone of the city, that is, in an environment full of life, recovered for the benefit of citizens.
Bilbao Museum of Reproductions Conde Mirasol, 2. 94 415 83 33. www.museoreproduccionesbilbao.org
Until 24 May: 'Animali Artean. De la Prehistoria a la Edad Media' (Animali Artean. From Prehistory to the Middle Ages) an exhibition exploring some of the most important aspects of human-animal interaction from Prehistory to the Middle Ages.
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From 8 to 15 May the Campos Theatre and Golem cinemas (Alhóndiga Bilbao) host the 21st edition of the Fantasy Film Festival - FANT organised by Bilbao City Council's Department of Culture. This new edition boasts an official competition section showing 13 international films, five of them national premieres, which are all competing in FANT 2015. The festival opens with the European premiere of 'The house on Pine Street', a psychological horror from brothers Aaron and Austin Keeling, who will be at the festival, along with the Russian Pavel Khvallev, who brings his film 'III' to Bilbao.
prizes awarded by the jury. Amongst other activities there is also a tribute to the actor Álex Angulo, who recently died in a traffic accident, on the 20th anniversary of the premiere of the film 'El día de la Bestia', directed by Álex de la Iglesia. Festival venues and prices: In Golem cinemas (Alhóndiga Bilbao), the pass costs €25 and is on sale at the Golem and the Campos Theatre box offices. It is valid for all screenings until capacity is reached, although it is necessary to go through the box office on the same day. Tickets for single screenings cost €5, on sale at the box office and at www.golem.es. The Campos Theatre is the setting
Furthermore, the 'Fan en Corto' section is showing 22 works, half of which are by Basque directors, who are competing for the Public Prize for Best Short Film, as well as the two
for the opening screening and the Sala BBK for the final screening, with tickets available for between 4 and 5 euros. Screen 2 of the festival in Golem cinemas Golem and FNAC is free of charge www.fantbilbao.net
18 Arriaga Theatre Information on opening hours, reservations and discounts. Plaza del Arriaga, 1. 94 479 20 36. www.teatroarriaga.com The Arriaga Theatre, reopened in 1986, programmes performances by dancers, theatre, opera and music. The schedule of events planned for May and June is given below. Other concerts programmed in the Arriaga, on page 25.
'The Merry Widow'.
13 to 24 May:
31 May:
'The Merry Widow'. This classic operetta becomes a great musical full of glamour, thanks to the Arriaga Theatre's own production. The objective is for everyone to enjoy a show that premiered in Vienna in 1905 with music by Franz Lehár and libretto by Víctor León and Leo Sein, based on the comedic play 'L'attaché d'ambassade', by Henri Meilhac. On this occasion, Emilio Sagi directs, with Natalia Millán heading the cast.
Gala celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Arriaga Theatre.
6 to 8 June: Musical tale based on the popular Russian story 'The firebird', brought to the stage via puppets, actors and video projections. The setup is complete with music by Igor Stravinsky played live on the piano.
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'Bond & Beyond'.
'Voces',
'Hoy, última función'.
10 to 14 June:
25 and 26 June:
The dancer and choreographer Sara Baras returns to the Arriaga Theatre with her Flamenco ballet company. She presents her latest show, 'Voces', which lasts for 90 minutes uninterrupted.
'Bond & Beyond', a tribute to the most famous secret agent in the world with a programme that takes in a musical selection of the soundtrack to five decades of James Bond films, including 'Casino Royale', 'Goldfinger', 'From Russia with Love' and 'Skyfall'. The tribute, led by the Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra, is made complete with a selection of other celebrated secret agent soundtracks such as Dick Tracy, the Pink Panther and Secret Agent Man.
18 to 20 June: Staging of the farce 'Hoy, última función', directed by Tadeus Wolksky and starring Ramón Barea and Itziar Lazkano. This theatre performance forms part of the programme 'Cuartitos en el escenario'.
20 Euskalduna Conference Centre Information about the schedule, times and ticket prices Abandoibarra, 4. 94 431 03 10 www.euskalduna.net The Euskalduna Conference Centre, inaugurated in February 1999, permanently runs the ABAO’s (Bilbao Friends of the Opera Association) opera schedule as well as concerts by the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra (Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa - BOS, www. bilbaorkestra.com) and the Euskadi Symphony Orchestra (OSE) www.euskadikoorkestra.es. The schedule of events planned for May and June is given below. Other concerts and shows, at page 23,24 and 26.
'Otello'.
Sergey Malov.
1 and 4 May:
16, 19, 22 and 25 May:
Performance of the operas 'Cavalleria Rusticana', by Pietro Mascagni, and 'Pagliacci', by Ruggero Leoncavallo, as part of the opera season organised by the ABAO.
Performance of Giuseppe Verdi's 'Otello', as part of the opera season organised by the ABAO. It is an in-house production of the ABAO, under the musical direction of Riccardo Frizza and the stage direction of Ignacio García.
14 and 15 May: Concert by the Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra with the following programme: A journey through baroque at the hand of the specialist Sergey Malov, who alternates the violin and the viola and the 'violoncello da spalla', a small violoncello that was played braced against the shoulder, and allowed violinists to undertake the repertoire of that instrument.
21 May: Concert by the Euskadi Symphonic Orchestra with the following programme: Fratres, by A. Pärt; Concert for piano and orchestra in F minor, opus 54, by R. Schumann; Chorale 'Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme', by J. S. Bach-G. Bantock; and Matthias the Painter, by P. Hindemith, conducted by José Andrey Boreyko, with Elisabeth Leonskaja (piano) as soloist.
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Carlos Latre.
Javier Camarena.
6 June: 23 May: 'Suena el circo!', concert for the whole family based on 'La historia de Felipe', by W. Hartmann. The boisterous and colourful universe of the circus is brought to us by the hand of Felipe and the trombone.
3 June: Concert by the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the best in the world, conducted by Yuri Botnari.
4 and 5 June: Carnival concert by the Bilbao Symphonic Orchestra with the following programme: Death and Transfiguration, by R Strauss; Four Last Songs, by R. Strauss; and Symphony no. 5, in C minor, by L. van Beethoven, conducted by Carlos Miguel Prieto, with the soprano Measha Brueggergosman as soloist.
The showman Carlos Latre presents his show '15 aĂąos no es nada', where 150 characters address topical issues and the 15 years of Latre's career.
7 June: Recital by the Mexican tenor Javier Camarena, the first artist to receive an encore in two consecutive performances in the history of the Metropolitan in New York and the Teatro Real in Madrid.
9 June: Concert by the Euskadi Symphonic Orchestra with the following programme: Aita Gurea, by Aita Madina; Gloria, by F. Poulenc; and Symphonie fantastique, opus 14, by H. Berlioz, conducted by Jun Märkl, with soprano Olena Tokar as soloist. The Donostia Choral Society also participates.
14 June: 'Dance Day', a show in which over 400 dancers take part, with street dance 'minishows'.
22 performance Scene guide with some of the most stand-out concerts in the cultural programme for the Bilbao metropolitan area.
Vetusta Morla 1 may Bizkaia Arena –BEC Ronda de Azcue, 1-Barakaldo. 94 404 00 00 www.bilbaoexhibitioncentre.com
After a tour of over 70 concerts in 2014, the Madrid band continues on tour in 2015 with the presentation of their latest work, 'La deriva'.
Noites de Fado 6 and 19 May, and 3 and 17 June Sala BBK Gran Vía, 19-21. 94 405 88 24 www.salabbk.es
The programming of the new edition of the Noites de Fado season includes the tribute to Amália Rodrigues (6 May) and the performances of Helder Moutinho (19 May), María Ana Bobone (3 June) and Joana Amendoeira (17 June).
Musiketan 10 and 24 may Sala BBK Gran Vía, 19-21. 94 405 88 24 www.salabbk.es
The Musiketan season, which takes in music styles such as folk, rock, jazz, blues and ethnic music, includes performances by the pianist Bernd Lhotzky (10 May) and the popular swing trio Hot Club of Cowtown (24 May).
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Melendi 15 may Bilbao Arena Av. Askatasuna, 13. 94 601 04 11
The singer from Asturias, Melendi, is on the road again with the
Pasión Vega 17 may Palacio Euskalduna Abandoibarra, 4. 94 431 03 10. www.euskalduna.net
The singer from Madrid presents her new album, entitled 'Pasión Cano', comprised of emblematic songs from the repertoire of Carlos Cano, to whom she wants to pay a heartfelt and emotive tribute.
Café Quijano 17 may Teatro Campos Elíseos Bertendona, 3 bis. 94 443 86 10/41. www.teatrocampos.com
Café Quijano, one of the most consolidated groups in the Latin pop-rock scene, return to Bilbao to present their third work dedicated to bolero 'Orígenes: El Bolero Vol.3'.
publication of his new album 'Un alumno más', a work that follows 'Lágrimas desordenadas' (2012), whose tour made him the artist who accumulated the most spectators and concerts in Spain in 2013.
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Tribute to John Lennon 23 may Palacio Euskalduna Abandoibarra, 4. 94 431 03 10 www.euskalduna.net
The great musical gala in tribute to John Lennon, on the 75th anniversary of his birth, features the legendary English band 'The Quarrymen', an early Beatles group formed by Lennon in 1957, and other
Jackson Browne 1 june Sala BBK Gran Vía, 19-21. 94 405 88 24
Concert by the American singersongwriter and musician Jackson Browne, author of some of the most lyrical and melodious songs in popular music, as part of the Music Legends season.
Christian McBride 2 june Teatro Campos Elíseos Bertendona, 3 bis. 94 443 86 10/41 www.teatrocampos.com
Concert from the in-demand American double bassist Christian McBride, accompanied by his group, as part of the 365 JazzBilbao season.
singers such as Chenoa, the group from La Coruña 'Extrema Urgencia', the Biscay groups 'Doctor Flashback' and 'Fake Band', and the Cantabrian 'Highlanders'. The gala is conducted by Javier Gurruchaga, who performs some songs from his album 'Liverpool Suite'. Proceeds from this macro concert go to 'Médecins Sans Frontières'.
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Leiva 4 june Teatro Arriaga Plaza Arriaga, 1. 94 416 35 33 www.teatroarriaga.com
The singer Leiva, ex-drummer of the group Pereza, returns to the Arriaga Theatre to present his latest work, 'Pólvora'.
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Flamenco BBK 13 and 27 May, and 10 June Sala BBK Gran Vía, 19-21. 94 405 88 24
As part of the Flamenco BBK season, you can see the dance show by David Coria
Spandau Ballet 19 june Palacio Euskalduna Abandoibarra, 4. 94 431 03 10 www.euskalduna.net
Spandau Ballet, one of the great emblematic British bands, with over 25 million records sold, embarks on the 'Soul boys of the western world' tour, following two decades apart.
Joan Manuel Serrat 20 june Palacio Euskalduna Abandoibarra, 4. 94 431 03 10 www.euskalduna.net
Joan Manuel Serrat, one of the great legends of Spanish-language music, presents 'Antología desordenada' in concert, the quadruple record with which he celebrates 50 years on stage.
Pablo Alborán 26 june Bilbao Arena Av. Askatasuna, 13. 94 601 04 11
The singer, reaffirmed for the fourth year running as the biggest selling artist in Spain, is putting on a concert in Bilbao as part of his 'Terral Tour 2015', where he will be presenting his latest work.
& Ana Morales (13 May), the performance of Rafael Riqueni & Manuel Molina (27 May), and 'Como el agua y el aceite', with the cantaores Antonio Reyes and Jesús Méndez (10 June).
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Especialidad en paellas Specialized in paellas Bertendona, 6. 94 415 08 18 García salazar, 12 94 410 20 21 bilbao
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Cycle routes There is no doubt that Bilbao is already a sustainable city, where exercise has become part of the daily lives of its inhabitants. It is also undeniable that Bilbao has been redesigned for the bicycle, with 27 kilometres of cycle paths and the aim of reaching 78 km in the coming years. Another incontrovertible fact is that Bilbao, which is part of the Cities for Bicycles Network, has managed to combine the sport of cycling with everything else, especially with architecture and family entertainment. So now the aim is to convince the public that the best way to explore Bilbao is by bike.
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The company Tourné Bilbao (Villarías, 1. 94 424 94 65. www.tournebilbao.com) has been working on this since 2013. They have a fleet of over 35 bicycles of all types (urban bikes, tandems, cargo bikes, bikes for the little ones...), that they rent out by the hour or by the day. They also provide information on different routes adapted to all requirements so that the visitor can discover the city the way they want to. You can even go on a night-time tour. We will now describe some of these
routes, designed for experiencing Bilbao while cycling.
Daily Tourné This is a tour of two and a half hours that takes place every day, starting at 10.30 am. This route is all on cycle lanes and areas designated for bicycles, and takes you to some of the most emblematic buildings of the city, such as the Guggenheim Museum and the Euskalduna Conference Centre. Above all, the visitor will learn the history of the city and some of its most deep-
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seated traditions, such as 'pintxopote', the practice of eating and drinking casually in a bar (more information on page 3). The price is 28 euros. This includes bike rental, a local guide, a pintxo and a drink. The tour is given in English and Spanish and requires a minimum of two people.
Tourné Viva Bilbao This route takes place on demand and à la carte, and shows the visitor
the changes that have taken place in Bilbao in recent years, passing through both the modern, trendy parts of the city and the more traditional ones. The journey takes two and a half hours, begins at the Tourné in Villarías, 1 and proceeds along through cycle lanes and areas designated for bicycles far from the traffic, ensuring a safe journey. There is a stop-off to enjoy a 'pintxo-pote'.
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This option requires a minimum of 4 people. The price (which you will need to ask about) includes bike rental, a local guide, as well as a pintxo and a drink. The tour can be given in English, Basque, French and German (ask if other languages are covered).
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to other key features of the local football club Athletic, such as the gabarra, the barge displayed in the dock of the Maritime Museum. Almost all of the route is on cycle lanes and areas designated for bicycles, making it a perfect plan for families, couples or groups of friends.
In this 3-and-a-half hour cycle ride the visitor will get to know the 'Cathedral of Football', the San Mamés pitch, a candidate for hosting the 2020 Eurocup. This football 'tourné', which takes place on demand and à la carte, is brimming with anecdotes and includes visits
There is a minimum requirement of 4 people and the price (which you will need to ask about) includes bike rental, a local guide, as well as a pintxo and a drink. The tour can be given in English, Spanish, Basque, French and German (enquire about other languages).
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TournĂŠ Family This route, conceived with the family in mind, lasts two and a half hours and proceeds along cycle lanes and pedestrian areas far from the traffic, making it very safe for children and adults alike. It's led by expert guides and local monitors, and all the necessary equipment is provided so that the whole family can enjoy the experience: bikes for adults and children, as well as baby seats, tandems and certified bike trailers. Furthermore, all children
under 16 are provided with a helmet. The route, which takes place on demand and Ă la carte, includes activities such as finding the hidden treasure in the DoĂąa Casilda Park or competing with other families in a special game of Trivial Pursuit to see who knows more about Bilbao. This option requires a minimum of 2 families, and the tour can be given in English, Spanish and Basque (enquire about other languages). The price (which you will need to ask about) includes bike rental and a local guide.
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Tourné Objetive Bilbao This cycling experience takes place twice a day, once in the morning (at 10.00 am) and once in the afternoon (at 5.00 pm). It lasts 4 hours and takes the visitor to the most photogenic parts of Bilbao, such as the Guggenheim Museum or the Carola Crane. The photographer Iñaki Oñate will also
be there to teach participants the necessary techniques for turning snapshot images into picture postcards. You will need to bring photographic equipment. The price is between 50 and 80 euros, depending on the number of people in the group. The tour is given in Spanish and in English.
fairs & conventions 35 Trade Fair Calendar 7 to 10 May: FVO-2015. 5th Secondhand Vehicles Fair. 8 to 10 May: Expovacaciones 2015. Tourism and Leisure Fair. 26 to 29 May: Subcontratación '15. International Manufacturing Processes and Equipment Fair. 26 to 29 May: • Ferroforma. International Hardware Fair.
• Fitmaq. International Used and Second-hand Machinery Fair. 27 to 29 May: • Pumps & Valves. Event based on industrial pumps, control valves, joints and sealants, piping, measuring technology and equipment, etc. • Maintenance Bilbao. This fair covers the whole spectrum of maintenance services.
The activity takes place in the Bilbao Exhibition Centre facilities (Barakaldo). Ronda de Azkue, 1. Apdo. 468. 94 404 00 00. www.bilbaoexhibitioncentre.com
Conventions Calendar 1 to 3 May: 1st 'Hogarmanía' Fair. 4 May: Basque Country Vascular Access Day. 4 to 6 May: WinCC OA User Days. 7 to 8 May: 2nd Music Exhibition. 7 to 9 May: European Science Congress. 8 to 9 May: 10th Conference of the Spanish Society of Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Nursing Diagnoses. 11 to 13 May: 1st Meeting for Public Health and Community Health Training in the Basque Country. 14 to 16 May: Congress of the Federation Des Barreaux D’Europe (FBE). 21 to 23 May: 26th Meeting of the Spanish Society for Craniomandibular Dysfunction and Orofacial Pain. 26 to 27 May: Growing Young Symposium. 28 to 30 May: Ibero-American Festival of Advertising Communications - El Sol Festival . 29 to 30 May: 23rd Congress for the Spanish Medicinal Laser Surgery Society (SELMQ).
2 to 4 June: Coolsweep Congress. 5 to 7 June: Assembly of the Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment Manufacturers Association (AFEC). 8 to 9 June: Meeting of Young Researchers of the Spanish Proteomics Society (SEPROT). 10 to 12 June: 16th International Aifref Bilbao Congress 2015. 11 to 13 June: 63rd Congress of the Spanish Paediatrics Society (AEP). 13 to 14 June: 43rd National Assembly of the Hispania Widows' Federations and Associations (CONFAV). 13 to 15 June: International Conference on Cities in Transition. 16 to 17 June: Ways of Federalism International Congress. 17 to 20 June: 33rd National Congress of the Spanish Gynaecology and Obstetrics Society (SEGO). 18 and 19 June: 2nd International University Congress on Labour Relations and Labour Sciences. 29 June to 3 July: ICOT 2015 (International Conference on Thinking Bilbao).
Further information at Bilbao Convention Bureau – BILBAO TURISMO. 94 479 57 70. www.bilbao.net/bilbaoturismo
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Back to medieval times On 9 and 10 May, Balmaseda returns to its origins with the holding of the 17th edition of the Medieval Market, which always attracts a large public. Not for nothing is this event, with over a hundred craftspeople displaying their skills in the most evocative trades, considered to be one of the best in the country. It boasts many attractions but standing out above everything else are the public participation, made up of over 400 residents of the city (the true heart and motor
of the market), the pyrotechnic shows and, above all, the uniqueness of the medieval Old Quarter where it all takes place. Over 500 period costumes and 200 metres of hand-dyed fabric are used to recreate the medieval atmosphere, along with standards, banners and flags that decorate the streets, transforming the selected area into a space lost in time. More information at the Tourist Office (Enkartur): Martin Mendia, 2.  94 680 13 56. www.enkartur.net
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Made here Ana Taranco had spent a lot of time as an interior designer, and one day she told herself it was about time she also designed clothes, which was something she wanted to do. So in the autumn of last year Espacio Nuka was born, the shop where she sells her creations and where she also has her design studio. It also houses an art gallery, a space for record and
book presentations or for chatting about anything to do with culture, and even a small bar where you can enjoy a sandwich or a coffee at any time of day. At Espacio Nuka you can find clothes that are different, personal, and in their creator's style. The range of colours is wide and subtle; the garments are light, comfortable and monochrome; the fabrics flow and, as Taranco points out, everything is made 'here', by hand. She was clear
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about this from the start, wanting to sell clothes made by hand as close as possible to the point of sale, in order to control the entire process. The trousers, dresses, coats and shirts are all made in limited numbers, and can be accompanied with accessories made along the same creative lines (from hats and handbags to legwarmers, necklaces and earrings). Despite them being handmade, the most expensive item from last
winter was a coat at 150 euros, and for this spring/summer dresses (for around 100 euros) and white thread sweatshirts are now on the hangers. This colour is also present in the cotton shirts and jerseys in soft tones. This is Espacio Nuka's offering for the summer months.
Espacio Nuka.
Costa 3.  94 436 07 11. www.espacionuka.com Open Monday to Friday from 11.00 am to 8.00 pm, all day.
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Luxury make-up Almost 20 years ago, Italian Antonio Percassi founded a make-up brand that has become a symbol of quality at an affordable price. The brand is KIKO Cosmetics and it opened a shop on Ercilla street just over
a year ago. They sell all sorts of make-up and skin care products they manufacture themselves. The firm's motto is 'Be What You Want to Be'. They make this possible with a broad and diversified product range; and a variety of colours, effects and sensations that adapt to all styles, shades and skin types, and to the specific needs of every age.
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Value for money is a hallmark of KIKO products. They aim to place professional luxury and cosmetic innovation within the reach of any woman. They have affordable prices and often have great deals on some products. In addition, the options in the Italian brand's shop in Bilbao are infinite: foundations, makeup, correctors, skin lighteners, shadow, eyeliners, mascaras, blushers, pigments, exfoliants,
BB Cream, nail polish and manicure tools‌ They have everything.
Kiko. Calle Ercilla.  94 443 72 61.
Open from 10.00 am to 9.00 pm, from Monday to Saturday.
shopping Guide brand 1 arrópame
3a
'Arropame… is a concept store specialising in discreet and elegant style, with internationally recognised signatures from the world of fashion such as Carven, Opening Ceremony, Joseph and Current Elliot and from the world of perfumes including Diptyque, Santa Maria Novella and Hierbas de Ibiza. What's more, each season there are collaborations with new designers. You can follow all developments via its Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts and, if you also want recommendations for restaurants, fashion or perfume, visit its online shop blog.
Villarías, 5 www.arropame.com 94 425 60 76. info@arropame.com
fashion & accesories Falstaff Shop located in the centre of Bilbao. Fashion, shoes and accessories store, consolidated as a trend-setter due to the international brands it sells and the new fads it displays each season. With more than 16 years’ experience.
Colón de Larreategui, 29 94 423 35 78
Los Caprichos de Camille Charming shop where one can find fashion and accessories for women and children, original toys and Nordic style home decor items.
Colón de Larreategui, 21 946 07 14 11
Mundo Piel carolina herrera A synonym of elegance, distinction, class and style and her shop in Bilbao is a reflection of her personality. Gran Vía, 46. 94 424 25 64
gucci Clothes for men and women, and, particularly, accessories: top quality handbags, belts and scarves. Rodríguez Arias, 4. 94 416 09 80
Michael kors The so-called ‘sport-luxury’ of Michael Kors features a sleek and modern shop in the very center of Bilbao. Gran Vía, 39
Persuade Shop that combines the sale of interior decoration elements with fashion from international designers. Clothes for men and women designed by brands such as Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto, Balenciaga, or Dries Van Noten. Villarías, 8. 94 423 88 64
A shop specialising in all kinds of furs and with a broad collection of designs. Made-to-measure garments, alterations and transformation.
Bidebarrieta, 16 94 41542 31
Peletería YOLANDA LAESPADA Exclusive haute couture furs. Madeto-measure, tailoring, repairs and transformations.
Gordoniz, 2 (Frente Alhóndiga) 94 422 20 69
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2b
A jewellery brand based on Basque mythology. In the past the Eguzkilore was used as symbol of protection. Now ‘we have converted it into jewellery’. Gran Vía, 79 y Gran Vía, 7-9 (El Corte Inglés). 94 439 94 07 www.eguzkilorejoya.com
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Located on the map. Pages 67-68
3 los jaboneros
3b
A store specialising in craftmade soaps, natural skin care and relaxation products, scents for the home, candles and personalised gifts. Carnicería Vieja, 29 94 416 86 12
gastronomy shopping Claudio La Feria del Jamón Ham and coldcuts to take away. Esperanza, 3 94 479 00 11 Esperanza, 18 94 479 02 87
Martina de zuricalday The oldest traditional patisserie in the Basque Country, since 1830. Every morning only natural ingredients are selected. Six generations have grown up with its unparalleled ‘bollos de mantequilla’ (cream filled bun), ‘carolinas’ (pastry tart topped with a meringue and chocolate whip) and ‘pasteles de arroz’ (a kind of custard tart), and now trust it for the celebration of the most special events. Tradition, craft and quality. Rodríguez Arias, 48 94 442 36 76. Ercilla, 43. 94 443 57 96 Plaza San José, 3. 94 424 13 46. Doctor Areilza, 38 94 427 18 88
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From here and there 'The world is now within everyone's reach, there are no distances'. This is how the two locations for the Taberna de los Mundos (in calle Lutxana and Simón Bolívar) are presented; the latter opened 20 years ago and the former the following year, both with the aim of bringing the flavours, aromas and textures of other cultures to the palates of Bilbao's residents.
The local anniversary of Simon Bolívar is celebrated throughout the month of May, with events, raffles and special activities. And, of course, with the fusion of cuisine that characterises it, also reflected in the decoration, based on maps and charts. In La Taberna de los Mundos you can choose from a set menu (weekdays for under 12 euros, and weekends for around 18 euros) and individual portions, salads and sandwiches, with a menu that changes each season. The idea is to provide varied cuisine that fuses
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products from countries further away with local materials (they even have a 'euskolabel' section with ingredients such as farmhouse eggs, piperrada and morcilla. If you decide on individual portions and sandwiches, these can also be enjoyed in the dining area. There are even more options: for example, the generous helpings of pork knuckle, chicken burritos and selections of German sausages. To accompany the food, the bars offer a winelist which includes references from all of the Spanish regions, as well as a selection
international beers, which includes the traditional La Salve brand, brewed in Bilbao since 1886.
La Taberna de los Mundos. Lutxana, 1. 94 416 81 81
Simón Bolívar, 17. 94 441 35 23 www.delosmundos.com
Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday, from 9.00 am to 11.00 pm; Thursdays, open until midnight; Fridays, until 1.00/1.30 am; Saturdays, from 11.00 am to 1.00 am (Bolívar) and from 11.30 am to 1.30 am (Lutxana); and Sundays, from 12.00 am to 11.00 pm.
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A renovated classic Restaurant Abando, located in the centre of Bilbao, has been open since 1983, although a couple of months ago it underwent a renovation to adapt to modern times. During this transformation none of its essence has been lost, which is none other than traditional Basque cuisine, with good meat and
fish dishes, and a special care taken over such typical things as cod in the pil pil style, txipirones (baby squid) in their ink, and the callos (tripe) and morros (pig cheeks), which can be ordered both as part of the menu and in the bar area in small dishes and portions. The aim is to satisfy every type of customer, offer alternatives for a wider variety of budgets and attract younger members of the public. In this way you can have lunch and dinner in the dining area, which
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seats 30 (the daily set menu costs 14 euros and eating à la carte, with a good wine, is around 50 euros), or snack in the bar. Doing it in this way will cost between 12 and 20 euros per person, sharing various portions, amongst which you can find morcilla de Burgos, oxtail, baby squid, and more. The important thing is that any of the options guarantees quality home-style cooking. Furthermore, the Abando offers a great pintxos bar, including the famous five types of tortilla, pieces of
tuna, gildas (served on a cocktail stick with peppers, anchovies and olives) and torreznos (pork scratchings), the best coffee in Bilbao and even a cocktail area, ideal for enjoying midafternoon.
Restaurante Abando. Colón de Larreátegui, 31. 94 424 57 79.
Never closes. Opening hours: 7.00 am to 1.00 am during the week; and until 2.00 am at weekends.
gastronomy guide michelin stars Azurmendi ✶✶✶
outside bilbao
Eneko Atxa’s restaurant has been awarded three Michelin stars. Haute cuisine presented in a casual format. Closed on Mondays. From Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday, it only opens at lunchtime. Friday and Saturday it opens all day. Menus from 135€. Prêt à porter: 35€ approximately. Legina Auzoa, (Larrabetzu) 94 455 88 66
1 Aizian ✶
1B
Located in the Hotel Meliá Bilbao, this restrained and modern restaurant is a model for the best Basque cuisine. It boasts the Kilómetro Cero distinction for its use of Slow Food products, which as well as being organic are from local producers. Average à la carte price: 80 euros. Set menus from 42 euros.
Lendakari Leizaola, 29. 94 428 00 39
Andra mari ✶
outside bilbao
Basque cuisine that combines tradition and innovation. One Michelin star. Menus from 38€. Closed on Monday. From Sunday to Thursday, it is only open for lunch. Friday and Saturday, dinner until 11.00 pm. Average à la carte price: 70€.
Barrio Elexalde, 22, (Galdakao) 94 456 00 05
BOROA ✶
outside bilbao
Restaurant with one Michelin star. Open every day. Lunch opening hours, from 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm; dinner from 8.30 pm to 10.30 pm on Friday and Saturday. Until 9.30 pm from Sunday to Thursday, in the winter. Menus from 30€.
Average à la carte price: 80€. Barrio Boroa Caserío Garay, 11 (Amorebieta) 94 673 47 47
2 Etxanobe (P. euskalduna) ✶
1B
Restaurant belonging to the chef Fernando Canales, with a Michelin star. Closes on Sunday except on special dates. Average price a la carte: 67 Euros. Avenida Abandoibarra, 4 (Palacio Euskalduna) 94 442 10 71
Etxebarri ✶
outside bilbao
One Michelin star. Creative cuisine. Closes on Monday. Average price: 100€. Plaza San Juan, 1 (Atxondo) 94 658 30 42
3 Mina ✶
3B
One Michelin star. Imaginative cuisine. Its menu is ample and original. Muelle Marzana, s/n 94 479 59 38
4 Nerua ✶
1A
Josean Alija’s restaurant has one Michelin star. Creative cuisine. Average price: 80€. Avda. Abandoibarra, 2 94 400 04 30
5 Zortziko ✶
2A
Daniel García’s restaurant has one Michelin star. Closes on Sunday and Monday. Creative cuisine. Menus from 60€. Average price: 100€. Alda. Mazarredo, 17 94 423 97 43 94 423 63 96
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basque & d’auteur 6 Abando
12 Getaria (Asador)
2A
Specializing in grilled meat and fish. Daily menu: 12 Euros. Weekend menu: 18 Euros. Average price à la carte: 45 Euros. Opened every day. Located opposite the Ensanche car park. Colón de Larreátegui, 31. 94 424 57 79
7 ATEA (Grupo Zortziko)
2A
Food for everybody with an excellent quality-price ratio. Average à la carte price: between 15 and 20 Euros. Closed on Sunday evenings and all day Monday. Paseo Uribitarte, 40. 94 400 58 69
8 casa rufo
2B
Do not miss the t-bone steak. Average à la carte price: 35€. Hurtado de Amézaga, 5 94 443 21 72
9 doma (Silken Domine)
2A
Quality fresh market cuisine with Martín Berasategui’s hallmark. Located on the terrace of the hotel, it has beautiful views. Average à la carte price: 85€. Alameda de Mazarredo, 61 94 425 33 00
10 Egiluz
Set daily menu and small individual casseroles. Specializes in steak 1 ½ Kilo and fresh fish. Average à la carte price: 30€. Opened on Sundays
Perro, 4 94 415 02 42
11 El VIEJO ZORTZI (G. Zortziko)
13 La Barraca
2B
2B Y 3B
Specialised in paellas. Bertendona, 6 94 415 08 18 García Salazar, 12 94 410 20 21
14 LASA
2B
Located on a pleasant pedestrian street, it has a spacious equipped terrace on which you can enjoy its cuisine, based on traditional flavours but adapted to modern times. It offers a wide range of tapas at the bar, including hot tapas. Average price: 25€. Diputación, 3. 94 424 01 03
15 Marisquería Mazarredo
2A
Octopus, shellfish and grilled meat in the centre of Bilbao, opposite the Guggenheim. Set menus from 28€. Grilled seafood from 53€. Opened on Sundays
Alameda Mazarredo, 49 94 423 08 18
2A
Seasonal dishes. Tasting menu 31.50€. Average à la carte price: 40€. Menus for groups as from 34.95€. Ledesma, 10 94 424 07 37
17 Porrue
Traditional basque cuisine, but modernized at a good price. Set menus from 25€. Licenciado Poza, 54 94 441 92 49
Colón de Larreátegui, 12 94 424 39 23
16 Nicolás 3A
2A
The best fish and meat grilled over oak charcoal. Private rooms. Open on Sundays and holidays. Opening hours from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm and from 9.00 pm to 11.30 pm. In the centre of Bilbao.
2A
Platos de temporada con productos de la tierra. Pescados y carnes a la parrilla. Precio medio en carta: 50 euros. Alameda Rekalde, 4. 94 423 13 13
50 gastronomy 2B 18 Rimbombín Seafood restaurant named Celebrated of the City due to its 78 years of pleasing the taste of Bilbao. Closed on Monday. Executive menu: 16 euros. Average à la carte price: 50€. Opened on Sundays
Hurtado de Amézaga, 48. 94 421 31 60 2B 19 Serantes Specialised in fish and shellfish. Average price: 50€. Opened on Sundays
Licenciado Poza, 16. 94 421 21 29 2B 20 Serantes II Seafood restaurant. Average price: 50€. Opened on Sundays
Alameda Urquijo, 51 94 421 10 45
2A 21 Serantes III Seafood restaurant. Average price: 50€. Opened on Sundays
Alameda Mazarredo, 75. 94 424 89 07
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2A Specialises in traditional Basque cuisine. Cod in ‘pil-pil’ sauce, Basquestyle hake, peppers stuffed with hake and king prawns, beef cutlet steak, a range of sharing dishes… Average à-la-carte price: 25€-30€.
Perro, 4. 94 415 02 43
25 Bistro Guggenheim
2A
Striking gastronomy, tasty and of high quality, laced with subtle touches of high cuisine. Closes on Monday, except holidays, or on the eve of a holiday. Evenings only from Thursday to Saturday. Sampler menu: 32€ + VAT. Average price: 25-30€. Abandoibarra, 2. 94 423 93 33
26 Brass 27
2B
Menu with a predominance of food grilled with charcoal, tapas and snacks. They serve outstanding grilled octopus and scallops. They serve a set menu for: 9.50 euros. Average price: 25€ Licenciado Poza, 27. 94 427 54 55
27 CafÉ Bar Bilbao
3A
Hot rations of calamares, fried squid, mushrooms... Plaza Nueva, 6. 94 415 16 71
28 Claudio La Feria del Jamón
3A
Ham and coldcuts to take away.
23 víctor
3A Traditional basque cuisine. Average price: 40€.
Plaza Nueva, 2. 94 415 16 78
24 Yandiola (alhondigabilbao)
urban cuisine & Pintxos
2B
Traditional cuisine in the centre of Bilbao. Average à la carte price: 60€. Plaza Arriquibar, 4. 94 413 36 36
Esperanza, 9. 94 416 63 08
29 DUPLEX
2b
Casual and contemporary cuisine, with influences from countries including Peru, Mexico and Japan. Freshly prepared pintxos, snacks and tapas. House cocktails and aperitifs. Indautxu, 3. 94 439 25 26
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2B
A meeting place due to its location, acclaimed bar serving tapas, earthenware-pot and sharing dishes. Air-conditioned terrace. Diputación, 8.  94 415 42 21
31 el txoko
Jardines de Albia, 3  94 423 70 21 3A
Cocina mediterrånea con toques innovadores. Menú: 10.50 euros. Bidebarrieta, 14.  94 479 42 98
32 foodoo
2a
Salads, burgers, lasagnes, sandwiches and pastas, finished off with our desserts. Open seven days a week. Ledesma, 12.  94 423 30 01
33 fresc co
2A
Restaurant-open buffet from Monday to Sunday, uninterrupted service from 12.30 pm until 1.00 am. Weekday buffet: 9.40₏; Evenings, weekends, and holidays: 10.70₏. Ledesma, 12  94 423 30 01
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3A 36 KIOSKO BILBAO Innovative and modern cuisine. Breakfasts, pintxos, portions, ĂĄ la carte. Daily set menu â‚Ź12.95. Open 7 days a week.
Bidebarrieta, 12.  94 479 10 21
3A 37 la granja Historical coÂffee. Closes on Sunday and holidays. It has a bar with a display of ‘pintxos’, menus and a small casserole menu. Preparation and sale of Basque corn crepes in the afternoon. Set menu of the day (from Monday to Friday): 13.75â‚Ź. Set menu on Saturday: 17â‚Ź.
Plaza Circular, 3.  94 423 08 13
38 la mary
Traditional Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary touch. Set daily menu: 10.30â‚Ź. Average price: 16-20â‚Ź.
2B
39 la taberna de los mundos 2C Y 2B Daily set menu â‚Ź12, weekends â‚Ź17.70 Portions and sandwiches (Bar and dining area) SimĂłn BolĂvar, 17  94 441 35 23 Luchana, 1  94 416 81 81
2B 40 mugi So typical of Bilbao! Ample selection of ‘pintxos’ (tapas), great selection of wines, Iberian ham cut with a knife, snacks‌
Licenciado Poza, 55.  94 441 30 16
COCINA CASUAL Y CONTEMPORà NEA, CONECTADA CON LA DE PA�SES COMO PERÚ, MÉXICO Y JAPÓN PINTXOS, SNACKS Y TAPAS AL MOMENTO CEVICHES Y TARTARES EN SU ZONA DE RAW BAR, COCINADOS A LA VISTA DEL CLIENTE CÓCTELES DE AUTOR Y APERITIVOS
2B
Plaza Arriquibar, 3.  94 410 77 91
Tapas during the day. Open from Monday to Thursday until 11.00 pm; from Friday to Sunday until 12.00 pm. Set menu from Monday to Friday for lunch: 9.80₏. Special menus and children’s menus during the weekend. Plaza Arriquibar, 4  94 607 14 16
2A 35 iruĂąa Historical coÂffee. Hot and cold ‘pintxos’ (Tapas). Set menu of the day: 14â‚Ź. Set menus for holidays: 17â‚Ź. Small casseroles in the evenings. OPENed ON SUNDAY
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internacional cuisine 2B 38 Colombo World cuisine in a sophisticated and modern setting. Average price € 25. Open daily.
2B Y 2A 43 tagliatella Italian cuisine with a large variety of fresh, or stuffed pasta and home made pizzas. Ideal for sharing. Opened every day. Average price 20€. Takeaway food.
Cardenal Gardoki, 3 94 415 75 94 Licenciado Poza, 55 94 427 81 81 Gran Vía, 55 94 441 96 97 Ledesma, 6 94 423 78 32
Rodríguez Arias, 32. 94 439 22 45
2B 39 la florinda Food&Fusion: different cuisine and products from all over the world opened to the public. This restaurant aims to share food from all over the world, eating one dish, perhaps based on the suggestion of the chefs. Opened every day of the week.
Plaza Arriquibar, 4 94 607 22 18
2B 40 miu Japanese food with a Mediterranean touch. Set menu of the day: 10,95€. Average price: 18-20€.
Plaza Arriquibar, 2 94 410 86 92
2B 41 shibui Innovative Japanese cuisine, which faithfully reflects Japanese food. Ample and varied menu. Average price: 35€.
Cardenal Gardoqui, 6 94 679 32 04
2B 42 ribs The best ribs and hamburgers grilled over holm-oak charcoal, with the true American flavour. Set daily menu: 10,50€.
Alameda de Rekalde, 54 94 410 95 47
outside Bilbao AmorebietA Gu GEu Traditional cuisine with a modern touch. Weekend set menu and sampler menu. Average à la carte price: 50€. Barrio Enartxe, s/n 94 673 26 50
Axpe-Atxondo
Mendi Goikoa Fish and meat. Average à la carte price: 45€.
Barrio San Juan, 33 94 682 08 33
Bakio EnePeri Specialising in meat and fish.
Barrio San Pelayo, 89 94 619 40 65
DERIO Txakoli Artebakarra Outstanding cêpes in Port sauce and foie. Average à la carte price: 40€. Ctra. Derio-Mungia, km 17 94 454 12 92 / 94 454 19 72
TRADICIÓN E INNOVACIÓN Menú del día 10,50€ de lunes a viernes (laborables)
C/Bidebarrieta, 14 Tfno.: 94 479 42 98
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LA TABERNA
DE LOS MUNDOS Bocadillos y raciones (barra y comedor) Menús del día, fin de semana y grupos www.delosmundos.com Taberna De Los Mundos @TabernaMundos C/ Simón Bolivar, 17. Bilbao Tfno. 94 441 35 23 C/Lutxana, 1. Bilbao Tfno. 94 416 81 81 ( Terraza cubierta)
25€
PRECIO M
EDIO
GASTRONOMÍA DEL MUNDO EN UN ENTORNO SOFISTICADO Y MODERNO Rodríguez Arias, 32 94 439 22 45 www.colombobilbao.com Abierto todos los días de la semana, de 13.00 a 16.00 horas y de 20.00 a 23.00 horas (viernes y sábados, hasta las 24.00)
CON PRODUCTOS DEL MAR Y DE LA TIERRA
GRAN VARIEDAD DE VINOS
UN CLÁSICO DE BILBAO CON AIRES RENOVADOS ¦ FUSIÓN ENTRE LO TRADICIONAL Y LO VANGUARDISTA ¦ C/ Colón de Larreátegui, 31. Bilbao 944 245 779 restauranteabando@gmail.com
54 gastronomy Forua Baserri Maitea Traditional basque cuisine.
Barrio Atxondoa, s/n. 94 625 34 08
Galdakao
iurreta goiuria Specializes in grilled fish and meat. Wood-burning oven. Varied menus. They have low-cost casseroles. Average price: 50€. Barrio Goiuria, 16 94 681 08 86
Aretxondo Executive menu: 16,30€. Aretxondo Menu and weekend menu: 35 euros. Average à la carte price: 50€. Barrio Elexalde, 20. 94 456 76 71
petit komité 8 exclusive tables in ‘Iraragorri Etxea’, a 15th century country house. Ideal for business meetings, friendly and romantic encounters. Average á la carte price €40 - 50 Txomin Egileor, 28. 94 436 36 01. www.iraragorri.com
Getxo Cubita Fish. Average à la carte price: 45€. Ctra. de la Galea, 30. 94 491 17 00
KORTEZUBI Lezika Specialising in beans and fish. Average price: 30€. Caserío Lezika 94 625 29 75
Loiu Aspaldiko Seasonal dishes. Average price: 35€. Barrio Zabalueche, 155 94 453 14 21
Mundaka Portuondo Rice with clams and charcoal grilled hake. Average price: 35€. Barrio Portuondo, 1 94 687 60 50
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ÍA DEL D MENÚ por sólo
Las mejores costillas y hamburguesas hechas al carbón de encina con el auténtico sabor americano
10,50€
Bilbao C/ Alameda Rekalde, 54. 94 410 95 47 Barakaldo CC. Megapark (zona restauración). 94 437 01 75
Menú del Día MenúDe dellunes Día a viernes de lunes(laborable) a viernes 10,95€ (laborable) 10,95€
Carta
Carta
Ticket medio 18-20€ Ticket medio 19€ Plaza de Arriquibar, 2. BILBAO 94 410 86 82
CAFETERIA
MARISQUERÍA
SERANTES
RESTAURANTE
RESTAURANTES MARISQUERIAS
Licenciado de Poza, 16 Teléfono 94 421 21 29 www.marisqueriaserantes.com 48011-BILBAO
Alda. Urquijo,51 Teléfono:Bar 94 421 10 45 Rest 94 410 26 99 48011-BILBAO
Mazarredo, 75 Teléfono:Bar 94 424 89 07 Rest 94 424 80 04 48009-BILBAO
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The best gin and tonic The basis for a good gin and tonic is excellent gin and hundreds of possible combinations: e. g. rose cream, grapefruit and blood orange juice, egg white, Quinetum tonic water and 'Aftershave' aroma; or pure roasted coffee grains, the balsamic effect of heather honey and an organoleptic touch of mint.
Another option is to mix lavender and orange blossom seasoned with lemon, orange and grapefruit‌ Anything can go into making a good gin and tonic, providing topquality products are used, whether they are local or international. If on top of this you add an exquisite presentation, you'll have a great gin and tonic.
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El Singular In Bilbao, the gin and tonic is a classical, carefully prepared drink that costs â‚Ź8-â‚Ź10. It is a point of reference that attracts people from around the globe. There is even a contest to raise the standard every year and amaze customers. A small example of Bilbao's quintessential knowledge in this field is given below.
El Singular (Lersundi, 2.  94 423 17 43. www.singularbar.com) Specialises in beer, but it is one
of the consultants for the contest that searches for the best gin and tonic in the city every year. One of their inventions, designed to infuse a sense of spring after a cold, wet winter, is called Ansia de Primavera (Longing for Spring). It is composed of Singular's own bitters made with tangerines, orange blossoms, lavender and ginger. The highly fruity result is a perfect match for Seagram's gin, which has more body because it is aged in barrels. It pairs wonderfully with all the flavours and aromas of spring.
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Bar Kanpantxu
Bernardo Café Bar
Bar Kanpantxu (Egaña, 6. 94 642 35 50. www.kanpantxu.com) Here, they know so much about drinks that they make a recommendation every week. Thus, their list of preparations is extremely long and includes original gins and tonic waters from around the world to tempt their customers' taste. They offer 120 types of gin and 15 different tonic waters. They also distil some of their gin and tonics until they are reduced to their essence. Such is the case of one of their newest inventions, in which they distil two types of Bombay (Sapphire and Amber) with the botanical ingredients of
both. They reduce them with a little mineral water and mix them in a drink that also has lavender and orange tonic water, and a reduction of white vermouth. Wickedly delicious and with three flavours: dry, citric and herbal.
Bernardo Café Bar (Gran Vía, 69. 94 607 68 47. www.bernardocafebar.com) This bar is on the list of Spain's 12 'Gin and Tonic Temples'. Part of their success lies in the fact that they use top quality products to make their gin and tonics and they prepare them just before putting them in the
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La Carbonería glass (for example they cut the citrus skins just before preparing the drink, to make the most of their aroma). This is evident in the Lucky Liquorice gin and tonic, which has the following ingredients: 5 cl Mombasa Gin Club (the gin the bar works with), 20 cl Schweppes Heritage Original Indian Tonic, a teaspoon of sugar and 2 gr of Japanese Sencha green tea with liquorice. Decorate with three freshly cut citrus fruits (lime, red grapefruit and orange) and a little black cat sweet liquorice. The result is a delicious, refreshing drink with plenty of flavour but not too sweet.
La Carbonería (Maria Díaz de Haro, 23. 653 81 44 65) In this local, where inventive gin and tonics are conjured up, they prefer to talk about what they all share: a good base. That is where the secret lies. Use the best ice (big, compact cubes, freshly made and not watery); good limes (which are seasonal and not always easy to find in Spain) and very cold premium tonic water. Combine all three basic ingredients with good gin and you are sure to produce an excellent drink. 'We take as much care as we do with our cuisine. That is why Bilbao is so renowned for its gin and tonics.'
Night guide Cafe Amorino Gelateria (ice cream shop), coffees from all over the world. Iparraguirre, 1
Bochoco Coffees and confectionery. Henao, 13
El Tilo Very traditional.
Paseo de El Arenal, 1
Lamiak Coffees, teas and homemade cakes, and your best long drinks in the evenings and at night. Pelota, 8
ozio arizona Game room. Gran Vía, 70
SanwiCoffee Variety of coffees, teas and smoothies. full breakfast is available.
Plaza de Euskadi (Ramón Rubial, 4)
Cocktails/pub Alambique The best scene.
Alameda Urquijo, 37
Antigua cigarrería Specializes in vermouth and aperitifs. Astarloa, 5
bernardo cafÉ bar Specializes in gin tonics and mojitos. Gran Vía, 69
Blue Moon Coffee and breakfast during the week and lounge bar on friday and saturday evenings.
Henao, 6
Bluesville Cocktails in a medieval decor. Telesforo Aranzadi, 1
Bowie Cocktails and good music. Licenciado Poza, 39
Café-bar Jaime Mixed drinks with class. Gran Vía, 86
Compañía del ron Great variety of rum and rhythm. Máximo Aguirre, 23
Continental Classical ambience bar.
Particular de Estraunza, 3
Crazy Horse Rock music opposite the Guggenheim.
Avda. de las Universidades, 5
Distrito 9 Parties with famous djs. Alameda Recalde, 18
El Corto Maltés Specializes in gin tonics. María Díaz de Haro, 20
evidence Premium cocktail bar. Spirits and Food with Live Music. Barreinkua, 12
Flash Ballroom dancing.
Telesforo Aranzadi, 4
bitoque original Meticulous selection of wines and cavas. Rodríguez Arias, 32
Galeón Easy-listening music.
Alameda Mazarredo, 19
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Located on the map. Pages 67-68
1 gran casino bilbao
2B
More than a casino. Alameda Urquijo 13. 94 424 00 07.
Grafit Contemporary music.
Urrutia, 1 (Plaza Indautxu)
K2 Exhibitions and good music. Tapas, sandwiches and Cocktails. Somera, 10
La barmacia Coffee, imported beer and drinks. Villarías, 5
la casa del bandido Quality cocktails.
Alameda Urquijo, 84
La Otxoa A popular classic. Lersundi, 8
Mitote Cafeteria-bar in pleasant environment. Belosticalle, 13
Memorial Large variety of combined drinks. Ibáñez de Bilbao, 9
Nashville A lot of rhythm. Licenciado Poza, 20 Oker A classic.
Licenciado Poza
Soho Music and drinks until 6.00 am. Rodríguez Arias, 3
la terraza del yandiola Cocktail menu and chill-out music. Plaza Arriquibar, 4
TranvÍa Typical of Bilbao. Simón Bolívar, 3
Twiggy Charming barmaids. Alameda Urquijo, 35
live music / discoteques azkena Alternative concerts. Ibáñez de Bilbao
2 BADULAKE
3B
The place where it all happens. Performance by ‘Las Fellini’, Life Sessions and the best DJs in the city. Hernani, 10
Café-teatro La Farándula Live music. Pérez Galdós, 13 caos club 20 years of good atmosphere. Simón Bolívar, 10
Congreso House Music. Muelle de Uribitarte, 4 Consorcio To begin the evening. Barrencalle Barrena, 10
Cotton Club Special atmosphere and original design. Gregorio de la Revilla, 25. 94 410 49 51 . www.cottonclubbilbao.com
Dakar Spanish music karaoke. Heros, 13 Fever Concerts of all kinds.
Tellería, 27 (Polígono Santa Ana)
Kafe Antzokia Wide offer of concerts. Plaza San Vicente Mistyk Coffee-theatre with a lot of excitement. Alameda Mazarredo, 21
QU&DO Non-stop
Ibáñez de Bilbao
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Football
basketball
10 May: Athletic Club-RC Deportivo
2 May: Bilbao Basket-FIATC Joventut
24 May: Athletic Club-Villareal CF
24 May: Bilbao Basket- Unicaja
The games are played in the new San
The Bilbao Basket matches are
Mamés stadium. More information on
played in the Sports Pavilion of
calendar and tickets at the headquarters
the Bilbao Arena, in the Miribilla
of the Athletic Club. 94 424 08 77.
district. Further information on
www.athletic-club.net
the calendar and ticket prices in
BBva league
endesa league
Bilbao Basket Zone (Henao, 17. 94 470 06 78). www.bilbaobasket.biz
Cardenal Gardoqui, 3
Gran Vía, 55
Ledesma, 6
Licenciado Poza, 55
Amistad, 9
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64 useful information BILBAOCARD
Bilbao Reservations
Bilbao Bizkaia Card is a card that integrates public transport and all cultural and leisure offerings in one place, so that the tourist can completely enjoy the visit to the city. The price of the Bilbao Bizkaia Card is 30 euros for 24 hours, 35 euros for 48 hours and 40 euros for 72 hours.
This new central reservations service is designed to accommodate the hotel demand generated at tourist information offices, as well as to promote Bilbao and its lodging.
www.bilbaobizkaiacard.com
Guided tours through Bilbao Bilbao Tourism organizes guided walking tours accompanied by a professional guide every Saturday and Sunday, with two itineraries: Ensanche and Abandoibarra, leaving at noon from the Bilbao Tourism office located next to the Guggenheim Museum; and Casco Viejo, leaving at 10.00 am from the Bilbao Tourism office at Plaza Circular. Tours can be arranged by appointment for groups of more than 15 people for the desired day and time. Price per person: 4,50€. Length: 1 hour and 30 minutes.
www.bilbaoreservas.com
Bike rental/ Guided routes Urban Bike As well as renting bicycles on special dates (Easter, summer...), they organise guided tours by bike. 94 407 73 73. www.urban-bike.es
Ohriginal Rental and routes on pedal vehicles. 688 60 81 84. www.ohriginal.net
Alquimoto This company provides rental services for bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.
94 479 57 60
94 401 25 63
información@bilbaoturismo.bilbao.net
www.alquimoto.com
Information
Documentation 900 15 00 00
Consular Office Alameda Recalde, 50. 94 470 64 26
Tourism office at Airport 94 403 14 44
Citizen Information 010 ó 94 424 17 00
PolicE AND EMERGENCIES
General Information on Roads 900 12 35 05 / 112
Ertzaintza. SOS-Deiak 112 / 94 444 14 44
Consumer Information Office 94 420 49 69
Municipal Police Luis Briñas, 14. 092
Weather Service 94 453 06 660
Basque Health Service 94 410 00 00
Lost objects 94 420 49 81
Emergencies Medical Service 902 21 21 24
Customs Barroeta Aldámar, 1. 94 423 47 00 Passports-Visas-National Identity Documents Alcalde Uhagón, 6. 94 421 00 00 Ext. 215
Transport
Information on the Transport Consortium of Biscay: Metro, Bizkaibus, Bilbobus, Eusko Tren, Eusko Tran, RENFE, FEVE, Vizcaya Transporter Bridge and Artxanda railway. 901 64 06 42 Eusko Tren (ET/FV) Atxuri, 6. 902 54 32 10 Eusko Tran 902 54 32 10 www.euskotren.es/euskotran Ferrocarriles Españoles Vía Estrecha (FEVE) Bailén, 2. 94 423 22 66 RENFE Plaza Circular, 2. 902 24 02 02
Bilbao-Loiu International Airport 94 486 96 62
Metro Bilbao. 94 425 40 25
Ferry Bilbao-Porstmouth Cosme Echevarrieta, 1. 94 423 44 77
Buses Bilbobus-Bizkaibus-Airport 902 222 265
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Bilbobentura As well as canoe rental and trips, it also has a bike rental service, and guided routes through the most interesting spots in Bilbao. 660 73 49 53. www.bilbobentura.com
tourist transport Artxanda Railway Constructed in 1931 by the Swiss Van Rou Company. After the installation of the latest technical advances, today the railway travels along a 770-metre route, from Bilbao to Mount Artxanda.
service operates 24 hours a day, at 0.35 Euros a ride. The observation overpass is opened from 10.00 am to sunset. Price: Normal entry ticket: 7€; Walkway tour with audio-guide: 9€; Groups of 20+, children and OAP’s: 5,60€; Children under 5: free. Audio-guide only: 2€. 94 480 10 12 Sightseeing bus This service is provided during holidays, long week-ends, Easter and during the summer season (July, August and September). You can find out about routes and timetables by calling. 696 42 98 48. www.busturistikoa.com
Carretera de Artxanda a Santo Domingo, 27. 94 445 49 66
Transporter Bridge The oldest transport-bridge in the world, connecting Las Arenas with Portugalete, and that was recently declared a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. Designed by the architect Alberto Palacio, it was inaugurated in 1893, and since then has been used by 650 million people. The
Bilboats This company offers three nautical outings along the estuary on the Ibai Alai boat: Navigating around Bilbao (duration 60 minutes), Navigating to the sea (120 minutes) and You navigate (to suit customer’s requirements). Prices range between 1€ (under 4 years of age) and 17€. The berth is located in Plaza de Pío Baroja (Pio Baroja Square). 94 642 41 57. www.bilboats.com
Garellano-Termibus Bus Terminal Gurtubay, 1. 94 439 52 05
Alquibilbo, S. L. General Eguía, 20. 94 441 20 12
Radio Taxi. 94 444 88 88
parking
Radio Taxi Bizkaia. 94 426 90 26
Parking on working days on the streets of Bilbao is ruled by a limited time system.
Radio Taxi Femade. 94 480 09 09
Underground parking lots: Arenal, Instituto-Correos, Ensanche, Indautxu, Alhóndiga, Euskalduna and Pío Baroja.
vehicles
Communications
Municipal Crane 94 420 50 98
Telegrams by phone 94 424 20 00
Inmobilized vehicles due to traffic offence 94 420 50 98
Post Office Alameda Urquijo, 19. 94 422 05 48 / 94 422 03 76
Urban Bike. Renting of bycicles and tandems Villarías, 3 94 407 73 73 www.urban-bike.es
CREDIT CARDS
Tele Taxi. 94 410 21 21
(LOSS OR THEFT) American Express 91 572 03 03
Diners Club 902 40 11 12 / 91 211 43 00 Eurocard-Mastercard: Nacional credit card 91 519 21 00 / 91 519 60 00 Foreign credit card 900 97 44 45 Visa Servired: Nacional credit card 91 519 21 00 / 91 519 60 00 Foreign credit card 900 97 12 31 4B 91 362 62 00 / 902 11 44 00 6000 91 596 53 35
foreign currency Updated exchange rate information 91 384 16 24
66 map Hotels 1
Carlton *****
Plaza Federico Moyúa, 2. 94 416 22 00 www.hotelcarlton.es 2
G. H. Dómine Bilbao Silken *****
Alameda Mazarredo, 61. 94 425 33 00 http://silken-gran-hotel-domine.h-rez.com/ 3
Abando ****
Barceló Bilbao Nervión**** Ercilla ****
Ercilla, 37/39. 94 470 57 00 www.hotelercilla.es 8
Gran Bilbao****
Indalecio Prieto, 1. 94 432 85 75. www.hotelgranbilbao.com 9
Holiday Inn Bilbao ****
NH-Villa de Bilbao ****
Gran Vía, 87. 94 441 60 00 www.nh-hoteles.es/nh/es/hoteles/espana/ bilbao/nh-villa-de-bilbao.html 14
Sercotel Coliseo ****
Alameda de Urquijo, 13. 94 679 29 31 www.hotelcoliseobilbao.com 15
Silken Indautxu ****
Bombero Etxaniz, s/n. 94 421 11 98 www.hoteles-silken.com/hotel-indautxu-bilbao 16
Spa Husa Jardines de Albia ****
San Vicente, 6. 94 435 41 40 www.hotelhusaspajardinesdealbia.com 17
Bilbi **
Miribilla, 8. 94 415 28 11 www.hotelbilbi.com/castellano.html 26
Estadio **
J. A. Zunzunegui, 10. 94 442 42 41 www.hotelestadio.net 27
Photo Zabalburu**
P. Martínez Artola, 8. 94 443 71 00 hotelzabalburu.com 28
Sirimiri ***
Plaza Encarnación, 3 . 94 433 07 59 www.hotelsirimiri.com 29
Vista Alegre **
Pablo Picasso, 13. 94 443 14 50 www.hotelvistaalegre.com 30
Arriaga *
General Concha, 28. 94 443 39 37 www.accorhotels.com/es/hotel-6141-ibisbilbao-centro/index.shtml
Alameda Mazarredo, 77. 94 661 18 80 www.mirohotelbilbao.com
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Bilbao Jardines **
Hesperia Zubialde ****
Avda. Zumalacárregui, 40. 94 412 43 00 www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/es/bilbao/ biohi/hoteldetail 12 Miró ****
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Ribera, 3. 94 479 00 01 www.hotelarriaga.es
Camino de la Ventosa, 34. 94 400 81 00 www.hesperia-zubialde.com 11
Artetxe **
Hesperia Bilbao****
Campo Volantín, 28. 94 405 11 00 www.hesperia-bilbao.com 10
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Meliá Bilbao *****
Campo Volantín, 11. 94 445 47 00 7
Petit Palace Arana ***
Jardines, 9. 94 479 42 10 www.hotelbilbaojardines.com
Colón de Larreátegui, 7. 94 423 62 00 www.hotelabando.com 6
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Bidebarrieta, 2. 94 415 64 11 www.petitpalacearanabilbaohotel.com
López de Haro *****
Lehendakari Leizaola, 29. 94 428 00 00 http://es.melia.com/hoteles/espana/bilbao/ melia-bilbao/index.html 5
NH Deusto ***
Ctra. Enekuri-Artxanda, km. 7. 94 474 77 80 www.hotelartetxe.com
Obispo Orueta, 2. 94 423 55 00 www.hotellopezdeharo.com 4
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Francisco Maciá, 9. 94 476 00 06 www.nh-hoteles.es/nh/es/hoteles/espana/ bilbao/nh-deusto.html
Zenit Bilbao ****
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Ibis Bilbao *
Ripa *
Ripa, 3. 94 423 96 77 www.hotel-ripa.com 33
Edificio Santiago Apartahotel
Licenciado Poza, 12. 94 470 39 20 www.edificiosantiago.com 34
Edificio Apartamentos Atxuri
Ortutxueta, 1. 94 466 78 32 www.apartamentosatxuri.com 35
Albergue Bilbao
Ctra. Basurto-Kastrexana, 70 94 427 00 54 http://albergue.bilbao.net This establishment is ISO 9002 certified and has 48 rooms (22 double rooms). The dining room is open to the public.
Hotel Iraragorri Etxea ***
Txomin Egileor, 28 Galdakao 94 436 36 01. www.iraragorri.com Charming hotel with 8 rooms, in a former 15th century country house that has been completely restored. It conserves all the characteristic elements of traditional Basque architecture. Special breakfasts. Private, free parking.
Autonomía, 58. 94 410 81 08 www.zenithoteles.com 18
Parque ***
Rodríguez Arias, 66. 94 441 31 00-32 00 19
Conde Duque Bilbao ***
Campo Volantín, 22. 94 445 60 00 www.hotelcondeduque.com
Hotel Modus Vivendi ***
Sipiri, 32 - Sopelana. 94 676 70 77 www.hotelmodusvivendi.com Family hotel with 18 bedrooms, located in a peaceful but centrally located area of Sopelana, a coastal town with magnificent beaches, and only one step away from the metro station. Free gymnasium and sauna.
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LOS CAFÉS DE BILBAO
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Plaza Circular, 3
Café de principios de siglo (1903), declarado “monumento singular” por sus peculiares características arquitectónicas y ornamentales de estilo neomudejar y por ser punto de encuentro en torno a una amplia oferta gastronómica de calidad.
Construído en 1926 al estilo de los "grandes cafés franceses", mantiene el sabor y la elegante sencillez de un Café emblemático, perfectamente conservado y adaptado a los tiempos. Servicio de desayunos, pintxos, aperitivos, menú, picoteo y copas.
Café of the beginning of the century (1903), declared “singular monument” for its unique architectural and ornamental characteristics of neomudejar style and for being a meeting point around a wide gastronomic offer of quality.
Built in 1926 in the style of the “great French cafés”, it maintains the taste and the elegant simplicity of an iconic Café, perfectly preserved and adapted to the times. Breakfast service, pintxos, appetizers, menu, snacks and drinks.
Tel.: 944 23 70 21
Tel.: 944 23 08 13
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gastronomía y compras 1
spaces of interest
Jardines de Albia
1 Archaeological Museum of
Bizkaia
2 Athletic Club Museum
(closed for works)
3 Museum of Fine Arts 4 Benedict Museum Bilbao 5 Diocesan Museum of
Sacred Art
2 6 Euskararen Etxea
11 Bullfighting Museum
7 Guggenheim Bilbao
12 Basque Museum
Museum
8 B ilbao Maritime Museum 9 Museum of Passages 10 B ilbao Museum
Reproductions
13 Alhóndiga Bilbao 14 E uskalduna Conference
Centre and Concert Hall
15 Rekalde Exhibition Space
espacios de interés Gastronomy (see pages 50-57) Shopping (see pages 44-45) Night (see pages 60-61)
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