Bilbo

Although it's not the capital of the Basque Country,it could be perfectly. Located in Biscay(Bizkaia in Basque),is one of the provinces of the Basque Country.It has the Euskalduna Palace and the Guggenheim museum, which in my opinion are the most important buildings,and have attract a large number of tourists in the last decade.
Bilbo is surrounded by several little mountains that makes it a city..not exactly in the middle of nature, but full of life and interesting places to visit.




The city is divided by the Nervion river.It is also known as the Estatuary of Bilbao on its final tract.There is a boat service available for anybody who wants to go on a trip, from Bilbao to the near village Portugalete, where the Nervion finishes its course.

The municipality of Bilbao is delimited by two small mountains,Artxanda and Pagasarri.The second one os considerably much higher than the other.
Anyway, Artxanda has got funicular who links Bilbao with a beautiful recreational area at the top of the mountain,which has a park,several restaurants,a hotel and a sports complex.It offers a panoramic visit of the whole city.I really recommend to go and stay there one afternoon.

Another important aspect of Bilbo is the importance that its transport have had in the last years. The "Metro" ,very similar to the underground but much bigger and clean; the new tramway which crosses nearly the whole city...They both are a perfect way to travel from one part of the city to the other, at least iy you are lazy or if you don't want to get tired.

Of course, I couldn't finish this exposition without remarking the principal feast of Bilbao, "Aste Nagusia" , which means the big week. It`s celebrated in the last week of august, and thousand of people approach to Bilbo with no more intention but having fun. The main character of this feast is the Marijaia.