Bilbao is a city that has displaced its centre towards the estuary district that until recently was an industrial area. Now, in a stunning transformation, what was a manufacturing city has become a modern business capital and a focus of tourism attracted to the city’s new contemporary image.
Bilbao was popular with gourmands long before Frank O. Gehry created his sinuous building. Its tiny old quarter, known as the “seven streets”, is full of friendly bars in which to snack or relax entertained by folk-song groups of Txikiteros who complete four of the grand passions of the Bilbainos, food, txikitos, (small glasses of white wine), choral singing and friendship. And that sums up Bilbao, a cosmopolitan city, tolerant and open, making no distinction in background or culture.
Increasing number of hotels and the most up to date technologies provides the base to organise any kind of events. Moreover, Bilbao Exhibition Centre is more than a trade fair centre thanks to its versatile layout.
Discover what contemporary Bilbao offers for your next event!
Useful Information
Population: 1.141.457 Inhabitants
Distance:
To Barcelona > 606 Km
To Madrid > 396 Km
To Valencia > 612 Km
Max. Congress Capacity: 2.164 Persons (in theatre setup)
Hotel Capacity in 4* & 5* Hotels: 2.793 Rooms
Culture/Leisure: Guggenheim Museum, Old Historical town, “Pintxos” tour, nearby beaches