TRAVEL GUIDES DIRECTORY: BILBAO SPAIN

TOWNS AND CITIES

The city of Bilbao is divided into two parts by the long and winding river called Ría del Nervión , or better know as the Nervión Estuary . There are districts on each side of the estuary, and here you won t run out of interesting places to visit.

Deusto

Generally speaking, the district of Deusto stirs up an atmosphere that will make you remember your life as a student. A large factor of this ambience is brought about by the must-see Bilbao site, the Unibersidad de Deusto. This institution was established in the 19 th century and it is still run by Jesuits. The renowned university has been alma mater to several of Bilbao s great and influential people.

In order to get to Deusto , you need to cross over the recently built Puente (bridge) de Euskalduna or the older Puente de Deusto. It is a pleasure to trek along the Ribera (bank) de Deusto to get a glimpse of how one part of the estuary flows in and through the city.

Uribarri

The district of Uribarri is still on the same side of the estuary. This place may be reached either by passing through the Calatrava footbridge , or the Puente del Ayutamiento . Places of interest that are to be found in this district are the Campo Volantin and the Ayuntamiento de Bilbao.

Begonia

Begonia is where you can find another place of worship that is considered as a tourist attraction of Bilbao --the Basilica de Bilbao. This church may be reached by taking the Calzadas de Mallona road that begins at Casco Viejo .

Casco Viejo