5-Day Spain Road Trip from Bilbao traveling west 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, Kafe Antzokia. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,751 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Bilbao is Gure Kabi jatetxea. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,296 customers.

Locals recommend Mugi taberna as one of the best restaurants in the city of Bilbao. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 986 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 La Viña del Ensanche. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,499 customers.

Locals also enjoy Stromboli taberna. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,133 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 2 of your epic road trip in Spain, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Bilbao. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Santander. You’ll stay in Santander for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Bilbao’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Bilbao, start your day with a visit to the amazing Puppy. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,913 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Guggenheim Museum. This museum building and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 64,815 visitors. As one of the top places to visit in the city, the incredible Guggenheim Museum welcomes 530,967 visitors annually.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao to make the most of your road trip across Spain. The spectacular Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,312 visitors.

The lovely Doña Casilda Iturrizar park is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 9,643 visitors have left this park average ratings of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Etxebarria parkea. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 9,229 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Bilbao has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Santander. Santander offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Cadelo Restaurante. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 855 reviews.

The remarkable Cañadío is another top restaurant in Santander we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,193 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Restaurante Los Peñucas is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,136 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Santander, the fantastic Casa Lita. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,651 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Max Sports Café Santander. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,627 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Restaurante La Ventana. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,224 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in 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 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 Centro Botin. This attraction is an art museum that has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 14,508 visitors. Over 111,096 people visit Centro Botin annually.

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.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restaurante Casa Lobato. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,081 customers.

Locals also recommend Casa Fermín, another of the best restaurants in Oviedo. Casa Fermín is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 671 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at La Panoya. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,461 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

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 Portugalete 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 Cabarceno Natural Park. This attraction is a zoo that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 45,839 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Villaescusa and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Portugalete has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Vizcaya Bridge. This attraction is a suspension bridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28,202 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Portugalete, 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 La Barraca jatetxea. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 842 customers.

Locals also recommend Zurima jatetxea, another of the best restaurants in Bilbao. Zurima jatetxea is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 784 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Nura jatetxea. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 586 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Mugi taberna to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bilbao, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 986 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Arpiku. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Arpiku has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 571 customers.

Café Iruña is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 11,699 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 Zarate jatetxea before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Ágape jatetxea for your last chance at a meal in the city of Bilbao. The Ágape jatetxea restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,513 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Restaurante Pentxo. This restaurant has an average rating 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!