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Bilbao viewpoints with unsurpassed views
Bilbao is one of the best Spanish cities to take a weekend getaway and enjoy all the charms it has, combining gastronomy, art and urban tourism. And one of the best ways to enjoy it is by choosing one of the best hotels in central Bilbao: the ILUNION Bilbao Hotel.
Located in the north of Spain, Bilbao stands out for being one of the best communicated cities in Spain, endowed with excellent infrastructure networks and an airport with numerous regular flights to the rest of the Spanish cities. Therefore, it is an excellent destination for a weekend getaway and we suggest one of the best ways to visit the city: Different visits to the wonderful viewpoints it has.
Viewpoints to have the best views of Bilbao
The city of Bilbao, surrounded on the perimeter by several mountains, has several viewpoints where you can admire all the splendor of the city. We inform you of the best ones where you can observe the wonderful panoramic views of the city:
Mirador Artxanda: Mount Artxanda allows you to see 2 totally different scenarios, on the one hand a splendid view of the urban area of Bilbao and on the other the Txorierri Valley, where on a sunny day you can glimpse the sea along far.
Mirador Parque Etxeberría: One of the busiest for being one of the main historical parks of the city. From this viewpoint, the people of Bilbao witness the Aste Nagusia fireworks every year. It can be accessed on foot or via the Mallona elevator, located in the old town metro station.
Torre Iberdrola viewpoint: Located in the city center, a few meters from the Guggenheim, it is known for being the panoramic viewpoint of Bilbao. To access it, you have to go up to the 25th floor of the Iberdrola Tower.
Puente la Salve: Highest bridge in the town. Highly recommended to walk on it and admire the views of the city.
Monte Cobetas: A reference point for being the site where the Bilbao BBK Live music festival is held and for being the destination of the locals due to its wide green areas and picnic areas.
Stairs of Solokoetxe: They link the neighborhood of the same name with the old part of the city. While ascending, you pass through the rooftops of the surrounding houses until you get a panoramic view of the Cathedral in the background.
ILUNION Bilbao, the reference for hotels in central Bilbao
The ILUNION Bilbao Hotel stands out for being one of the best hotels in central Bilbao. It is located in the heart of the city, 15 minutes from the Guggenheim and very close to the San Mamés Stadium, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Doña Casilda de Iturrizar Park.
Its contemporary design, mixed with high ceilings and rooms with avant-garde decoration, allow visitors to stay with all possible comforts and enjoy all its facilities at the same time. Restaurant specialized in Basque pintxos, gym, working areas and connection points distributed to be able to work with computer equipment, make ILUNION Bilbao an excellent option if you are looking for hotels in the center of Bilbao for a tourist break or a business trip.
How about the proposals that we have prepared for you? We hope that this information will be useful to you to organize your vacations in the capital of Vizcaya. At the ILUNION Bilbao Hotel, we are waiting for you and we will do everything possible so that you can enjoy a dream stay visiting one of the best cities in Spain.