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

Your road trip adventure in Spain begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Bilbao. You’ll stay in Bilbao for 3 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 6-day vacation in Spain!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Bilbao has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Bilbao by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Bilbao. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Bilbao, like the extraordinary Guggenheim Museum. This attraction is a museum building and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 64,815 visitors. Guggenheim Museum gets around 530,967 visitors every year.

Another of the best travel destinations in Bilbao is the spectacular Doña Casilda Iturrizar park. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,643 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Bilbao.

Your discovery of Bilbao does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Bilbao on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Spain, be sure to eat at Nura jatetxea, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Bilbao. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 586 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Bilbao is the popular Zarate jatetxea. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Bilbao is Ágape jatetxea. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,513 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Marzana taberna is one of the best bars in the city of Bilbao for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

Iñakiren Taberna is another of the most popular bars in the city of Bilbao. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 697 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Bilbao is Aralar jatetxea. Aralar jatetxea has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Bilbao!

You’ll stay in Oviedo for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore today is Cabarceno Natural Park. This excellent attraction is a zoo that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 45,839 visitors.

Around 13,460 travelers rated this attraction with 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Laberinto De Villapresente. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,994 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Spain, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Spain. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Laberinto De Villapresente for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,994 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Oviedo.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Oviedo, Casa Fermín. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 671 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Oviedo, Per Se Café. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,642 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like La Finca Sidrería Agrobar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,955 customers.

Mala Saña is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Oviedo. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,642 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Spain with a toast!

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 Santander, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Oviedo 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 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 Jurassic Museum of Asturias. This attraction is a fossil museum that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 11,827 visitors. Around 1,000,000 people visit Jurassic Museum of Asturias every year.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Mirador del Fito. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 10,162 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Roman bridge in Cangas de Onis. This best-rated sightseeing destination and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,965 visitors.

The lovely Sanctuary of Covadonga is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 34,049 visitors have left this church an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Asturias, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Santander. When you arrive in Santander 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 Cadelo Restaurante. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 855 customers.

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

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Bodega del Riojano. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,195 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit La Magnolia to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Santander, with an average rating 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 is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Little Bobby has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 920 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!

Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the town of Santander is the amazing Catedral de Santander. This attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,521 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Centro Botin, a popular attraction that receives around 111,096 yearly visitors. This art museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 14,508 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Santander is another excellent way to spend your new day in Spain. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Spain’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Spain’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Spain’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Vizcaya Bridge for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a suspension bridge and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 28,202 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination is the outstanding Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,342 visitors, this park deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Bilbao.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurante Pentxo, one of the best restaurants in the city of Bilbao. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,466 customers.

After dinner, visit Iturriza Taberna, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Bilbao. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 550 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Kirol jatetxea. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 401 customers.

Alternatively, Taberna Basaras is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Bilbao. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 354 customers.

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

Day 6 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’ll then say farewell to Bilbao. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Spain!