Estrella (La)
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Bilbao, Euskera and El País Vasco!
... the dish was!
The Funicular was our next stop as we headed up to the "Mirardor de Bilbao" the lookout of Bilbao. Upon the top of Mount Artxanda we were fortunate enough to get a stunning view of the surrounding Cantabrian Mountains along with the distant sea and airport in the background. With the sun's rays peaking through the clouds, we had a great time just chilling at the top.
We topped off our day with a tour of the Guggenheim ...
::Thankfulness::
I'm sitting here in the airport of Bilbao right now, all by my lonesome. Itunes and a Café con Leche aren’t very good company. Traveling alone is definitely not for the faint of heart.
But as I sit here, I am reminded of how grateful I am for all of this. This being my trip here to Spain, the friends I have made, the places I have seen, and the growth I am experiencing.
These past six days in Vitoria were exactly what I needed. I love Sevilla, I love ...
Herri txiki neska hiri handira doa
... so excited when Kate got assigned there! PLUS there is a direct bus from San Vicente to Bilbao...perfecto!
While I love my little San Vicente, I was looking forward to spending the long weekend in the city!
Some of the BEST of the Weekend:
1. Finally buying a COAT at H&M
2. Finally sharing a Voll Damm with Kate after almost 3 years!
3. Going to the Guggenheim and affirming ...
Transports of delight
... War and the gondola is a recent update. But it is still classed as the oldest transporter bridge in the world. It was interesting to watch cars and pedestrians being moved from one side to the other dangling on the gondola at road level.
A downside of the taxi tour was that we were unable to stop and take photos but it did give a great overview of Getxco. The villas and other edifices dating from the 1920s and ...
A very laid back day...
... and Jeanne and I headed back to the downtown area and met up with a former student of mine, Kalin, and her friend Julius. She's been studying in Valencia since January, and we were hoping that we could meet up while we were here. She actually heads home on Thursday, and this was their last "weekend trip", so it worked out perfectly. So, we didn't get down there until nearly 5, and wound up just sitting at a ...
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TripAdvisor Reviews Estrella (La) Bilbao
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Barcelo Nervion
Uribarri, Bilbao | 3 star hotelfrom $97- A mixed review
- Nice stay at the Nervion
- Great location
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Hotel Ercilla
Abando, Bilbao | 4 star hotelfrom $84 -
Hotel Holiday Inn Bilbao
Begoña, Bilbao | 4 star hotelfrom $97 -
Melia Bilbao
Abando, Bilbao | 5 star hotelfrom $107- Excellent hotel at a great price
- Excellent Hotel
- Stylish Hotel
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Abba Parque Hotel
Abando, Bilbao | 3 star hotelfrom $72 -
Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao
Abando, Bilbao | 5 star hotelfrom $148- It's Really Very Good!
- Is this the best hotel in the world?
- Excellent location
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Silken Indautxu Hotel
Abando, Bilbao | 4 star hotelfrom $80 -
Carlton Hotel
Abando, Bilbao | 5 star hotelfrom $131 -
Spa Husa Jardines de Albia
San Vincente 6, Bilbao | 4 star hotelfrom $75- Wonderful Bilbao
- Pleased with our choice
- Good location
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Hesperia Bilbao
Abando, Bilbao | 4 star hotelfrom $94- Tolles Hotel
- Stylish
- Can't go wrong with the Hesperia Bilbao
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NH Villa de Bilbao
Abando, Bilbao | 4 star hotelfrom $85 -
Hesperia Zubialde
Basurto-Zorrotza, Bilbao | 4 star hotelfrom $73 -
Ibis Bilbao Centro
Abando, Bilbao | 1 star hotelfrom $64 -
Petit Palace Arana
Ibaiondo, Bilbao | 3 star hotelfrom $81- Good in parts
- High tech - Good value - Well placed
- Good place to stay
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Hotel Zenit Bilbao
Abando, Bilbao | 4 star hotelfrom $74 -
Sondika Hotel
Carretera de la Avanzada 2-4, Bilbao | 3 star hotel -
BEST WESTERN Hotel Conde Duque
Castaños, Bilbao | 3 star hotelfrom $86 -
Hotel Ercilla Lopez De Haro
Abando, Bilbao | 5 star hotelfrom $99 -
NH Deusto
Deusto, Bilbao | 3 star hotelfrom $67 -
Hotel Miro
Abando, Bilbao | 4 star hotelfrom $144- Overall value for money.
- Wonderful hotel - one of the best
- We love the Miro, Wonderful, Fantastic, the Best!!!
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Hotel Abando
Abando, Bilbao | 4 star hotelfrom $93 -
Gran Hotel Durango
Gasteiz Bidea 2, Bilbao | Hotelfrom $104 -
Tryp Arenal Hotel
Ibaiondo, Bilbao | 3 star hotelfrom $89 -
Arocena
San Juan 12, Villa de Cestona , Bilbao | Hotelfrom $79 -
Vista Alegre Hotel
Rekalde, Bilbao | 2 star hotelfrom $51 -
Hotel Ripa
Abando, Bilbao | Hotelfrom $59