7-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 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 7-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!

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

One of the best places to visit in the city of San Sebastian is the amazing Gipuzkoa Plaza. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,940 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Alderdi Eder Parkea. This park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 13,442 visitors.

Beach of La Concha is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of San Sebastian. This well-known attraction, a spectacular natural feature, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 21,054 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in San Sebastian 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.

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

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 4 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 2 nights. 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.

You could also stop at the incredible Centro de Arte Faro Cabo Mayor. This attraction, a beloved museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,037 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Universidad Laboral de Gijón. This attraction is a labor universities that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,743 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible San Lorenzo Beach. This beach and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,583 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Elogio del horizonte. This sculpture and travel destination is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,387 visitors.

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!

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Oviedo, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 1 night left in Oviedo.

Today you'll explore the city of Oviedo. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Mafalda statue. This incredible attraction is a monument and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,537 visitors.

El Fontán Square is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Oviedo. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,309 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Oviedo is El Fontán Market. This amazing attraction is a marketplace and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,436 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Spain to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Oviedo.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Oviedo, like Restaurante La Tagliatella | Oviedo / Uviéu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,123 customers.

Ca' Suso is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Oviedo. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 703 customers.

Locals enjoy El Chibiski Oviedo, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Oviedo. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 902 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Oviedo, L'Esperteyu Pub - Cervecería. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 778 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Bar Pulpería Cares. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 764 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Spain!

Rise and shine on day 6 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 Saja and Nansa valleys 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 Laberinto De Villapresente. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 9,994 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Saja and Nansa valleys, 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 Restaurante Pentxo. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,466 customers.

After dinner, visit Iturriza 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 550 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Kirol jatetxea. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Kirol jatetxea has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 401 customers.

Taberna Basaras is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 354 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 7 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!