Explore Bilbao
Bilbao is a city in northern Spain, in the Basque Country. The Basque Country, and particularly Bilbao, is known for it,s delicious seafood dishes. You won,t be able to leave the city without trying something containing cod fish (bacalao).
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Language Spoken
Spanish is the official language of this city but the Basque language is widely spoken by locals.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Meals
Expect to pay around 50€ (R995) at a midrange restaurant for a three course meal for two. A meal for two at a local restaurant will be around 14€ (R279).Drinks
Beers range CHFom 2.50€ (R50) to 3€ (R60).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tariff of 4€ (R80) and 1€ (R19) for every kilometer therafter.General Transport
The Bilbao Bizkaia Card is the best option for tourist as it gives access to all forms of public transport in Bilbao. There are three options, 24 hour card 10€ (R200) ,48 hour card 15€ (R300) and the 72 hour card is 20€ (R400).Things to do in Bilbao
Some of the top tourist attractions to visit in Bilbao are Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Casco Viejo, La Ribera Market, Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, and Plaza Nueva.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Bilbao need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.