5-Day Spain road trip from Bilbao to Santander and Oviedo

Your road trip adventure in Spain begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Bilbao. You’ll stay in Bilbao for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Bilbao has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Federiko Moiua enparantza. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,235 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Bilbao, Gure Kabi jatetxea. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,296 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bilbao is La Barraca jatetxea. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 842 customers.

Locals recommend Zurima jatetxea as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bilbao. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 784 customers.

Bilbao also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Bilbao is El Globo taberna. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,994 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Bilbao is Mugi taberna. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 986 customers.

Locals also enjoy Arpiku. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 571 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Spain!

Day 2 of your road trip through Spain gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Bilbao and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Santander. You will stay in Santander for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Bilbao is the amazing Guggenheim Museum. As such, over 530,967 people visit Guggenheim Museum yearly. This attraction is a museum building that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 64,815 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible park, Doña Casilda Iturrizar park. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,643 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Approximately 530,967 travelers come to Bilbao every year to see the stunning Guggenheim Museum with their own eyes.

You can make the most of your new day in Bilbao by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Spain. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Santander, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Cadelo Restaurante, one of the best restaurants in the city of Santander. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 855 customers.

Locals also recommend Restaurante Los Peñucas as one of the best restaurants in the city of Santander. Restaurante Los Peñucas is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,136 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Santander is Bodega del Riojano. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,195 customers.

After dinner, visit La Magnolia, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Santander. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,129 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Little Bobby. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 920 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Spain!

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Santander and embark on a scenic drive to Oviedo, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Santander and Asturias before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Santander. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Palacio de la Magdalena. This attraction is a royal palace that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 27,158 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Centro Botin. This attraction, a beloved art museum, has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 14,508 visitors. Centro Botin welcomes around 111,096 yearly visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Santander is the stunning Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico. This maritime museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,771 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Roman bridge in Cangas de Onis. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 21,965 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Sanctuary of Covadonga. This church and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 34,049 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Mirador del Fito. This park and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,162 visitors.

The lovely Jurassic Museum of Asturias is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 11,827 visitors have left this fossil museum an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 1,000,000 visits every year.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Asturias, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Oviedo. When you arrive in Oviedo you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Casa Fermín. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 671 customers.

After dinner, visit Per Se Café to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Oviedo, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,642 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like La Finca Sidrería Agrobar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. La Finca Sidrería Agrobar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,955 customers.

Mala Saña is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,642 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Spain, and look forward to more great days to come!

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Oviedo and embark on a scenic drive to Bilbao, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Oviedo and Cantabria before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Oviedo. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Mafalda statue. This attraction is a monument that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,537 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible El Fontán Square. This attraction, a beloved square, has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,309 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Oviedo is the stunning El Fontán Market. This marketplace and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,436 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Cabarceno Natural Park. This attraction is a zoo that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 45,839 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Cantabria, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Bilbao. When you arrive in Bilbao you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Nura jatetxea. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 586 customers.

Locals also recommend Zarate jatetxea, another of the best restaurants in Bilbao. Zarate jatetxea is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Ágape jatetxea. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,513 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Marzana taberna to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bilbao, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Iñakiren Taberna. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Iñakiren Taberna has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 697 customers.

Aralar jatetxea is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Spain, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 5 of your road trip in Spain is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Bilbao before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Zubizuri is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Bilbao. This footbridge and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,295 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Bilbao and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Spain.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Bilbao at Restaurante Pentxo before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,466 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Bilbao. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Spain!