Overview
Bilbao, the capital of Biscay Province, is located in the Basque Region of Spain. The coastal city has a strong shipbuilding history and was formerly known only as an industrial and economic power within Spain. It's currently shedding that industrial skin and transforming itself into an internationally renowned city boasting such famous attractions as the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Since the construction of this game-changing architectural masterpiece that overlooks the Nervión River, Bilbao has worked diligently to improve the appearance of the riverfront area. In this growing city of one million people, you can stroll along walkways that parallel the river, shop at stores like DKNY and Calvin Klein on the Gran Vía, or explore the Old Town, where you'll discover Gothic churches, beautiful plazas, and some of Spain's finest restaurants and most popular nightlife locales.