Bilbao is situated away from Spain’s best-known destinations like Madrid and Barcelona, yet there are compelling reasons to explore a cruise to the largest city in Basque Country. The Basque Country is an autonomous community that Spain considers its own nation, complete with its own language. Your ship’s approach to the city via the Ria del Bilbao waterway offers a first glimpse of the surrounding mountains, which will feature prominently in your photographs. Tourism is significant here, and it is a positive sign that many of Bilbao’s visitors come from other parts of Spain. What attracts them? It could be the city’s collection of museums, including the famous one with the unique exterior and modern art inside. However, it might also be the food. Basque cuisine is world-class, with award-winning chefs in abundance. Therefore, if you spend most of your visit enjoying fine dining, it would be entirely understandable.
