7-Day Spain Road Trip from Bilbao to Vitoria-Gasteiz and Logrono and surrounding area

Photo of City Hall in Bulbao in Spain by Juan Manuel Garcia Bilbao
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7 days & 6 nights
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Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
6 nights included
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7 days included
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Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 7-day road trip through Spain.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Spain. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 4 nights in Bilbao, 1 night in Vitoria-Gasteiz, and 1 night in Logroño, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Spain. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Bilbao, Villaescusa, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and Logroño. We'll help you experience the best 7 days in Spain you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Bilbao, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Spain, including the stunning Guggenheim Museum and Cabarceno Natural Park.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Spain. From the magnificent Vizcaya Bridge to the breathtaking Beach of La Concha and Citadel of Pamplona, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Royal Palace of Olite and learn more about the unique Burgos Cathedral to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Bilbao, Villaescusa, Vitoria-Gasteiz, and Logroño, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Spain. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Spain.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Spain. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Spain.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Spain.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Spain has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Spain. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 6 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 6 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Spain extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Spain fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Spain today!

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Included

Hotel, 6 nights
Rental car, 7 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Vitoria-Gasteiz - city in SpainVitoria-Gasteiz / 1 night
Photo of the aerial view of Plaza de Toros in Pamplona, the capital of Navarre province in northern Spain.Pamplona
Photo of aerial view over the historical village of Olite in Navarre, Spain.Olite/Erriberri
Burgos - city in SpainBurgos
Photo of panoramic aerial view of San Sebastian (Donostia) on a beautiful summer day, Spain.San Sebastián
Photo of Santander city beach aerial panoramic view.Santander
Photo of aerial view of Vizcaya bridge over the river and cityscape at Portugalete, Spain.Portugalete
Photo of aerial view of Bilbao, Spain city downtown with a Nevion River, Zubizuri Bridge and promenade. Mountain at the background, with clear blue sky.Bilbao / 4 nights
Logroño - city in SpainLogroño / 1 night

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Attractions

Photo of Guggenheim, Bilbao, museum, modern art, Spain.Guggenheim Museum
photo of stunning landscape in the Cabarceno Nature Park in Cantabria. Northern coast of Spain.Cabarceno Natural Park
Photo of Cathedral of Santa Maria in Burgos, Spain.Burgos Cathedral
photo of Vizcaya Bridge in the Biscay province of Spain - A UNESCO World Heritage Site.Vizcaya Bridge
Beach of La Concha, San Sebastián, Donostialdea, Gipuzkoa, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, SpainBeach of La Concha
Photo of Ramparts of the Royal Palace of Olite in Spain.Royal Palace of Olite
Photo of Aerial panorama of medieval fortifications of Pamplona city of the running of the bulls in Navarra Spain .Ciudadela de Pamplona
Centro Botin, Santander, Cantabria, SpainCentro Botin
Photo of Alderdi Eder gardens is beautiful gardens along the bay in San Sebastian, Spain .Alderdi Eder parkea
photo of the Altamira Caves, Cantabria. Spanish rock art. It is the highest representation of cave painting in Spain.Cave of Altamira
Photo of Peine del Viento XV,San Sebastian, Spain.Haizearen orrazia
Photo of Plaza de toros – a bullring in the spanish city Pamplona.Plaza de Toros de Pamplona
Photo of Colorful and modern Bilbao Bridge, Basque Country, Spain.Zubizuri
Photo of Fountain in Doña Casilda de Iturrizar Park at night - park in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Basque Country, Spain.Doña Casilda Iturrizar park
Photo of Pavilion monument at the castle Square in the old town of Pamplona, Spain.Castle Square
Federico Moyua enparantza, Abando, Bilbao, Biscay, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, SpainFederiko Moiua enparantza
Parque Etxebarria, Casco Viejo, Ibaiondo, Bilbao, Biscay, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, SpainParque Etxebarria
photo of Plaza Gipuzkoa is a public park in the center of the San Sebastian city, Basque Country in northern Spain.Gipuzkoa Plaza
Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao, Indautxu, Abando, Bilbao, Biscay, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, SpainMuseum of Fine Arts of Bilbao
Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico, Santander, Cantabria, SpainMuseo Marítimo del Cantábrico
Puppy, Abando, Bilbao, Biscay, Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, SpainPuppy
Photo of Portal de San Nicolas, Baroque-style ancient city gate in the Taconera Gardens built in 1660 in Pamplona, Navarre, Spain on a cloudy day .Taconera
photo of a beautiful sunny view of Monasterio de las Huelgas in Burgos, Spain.Monasterio de las Huelgas
Mirador Del Castillo, Burgos, Castile and León, SpainMirador Del Castillo
Parque de La Isla, Burgos, Castile and León, SpainParque de La Isla

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Day 1 – Bilbao - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Bilbao - arrival day

  • Bilbao - Arrival day
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  • Federiko Moiua enparantza
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Your road trip adventure in Spain begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Bilbao. You’ll stay in Bilbao for 4 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 7-day vacation in Spain!

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Day 2 – Bilbao

Day 2

Day 2 – Bilbao

  • Bilbao
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Drive 8 km, 42 min

  • Guggenheim Museum
  • Puppy
  • Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao
  • Doña Casilda Iturrizar park
  • Parque Etxebarria
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Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Bilbao has to offer. Cherish the 3 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 Puppy. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,913 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao. This museum has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,312 visitors.

Doña Casilda Iturrizar park is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This park is a popular destination among visitors in Bilbao. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,643 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Etxebarria parkea. Etxebarria parkea is a top-tier point of interest and popular attraction in Bilbao. More than 9,229 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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 La Barraca 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 4.4 out of 5 stars by 842 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Bilbao is the popular Zurima jatetxea. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 784 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Bilbao is Nura jatetxea. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 586 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Mugi taberna is one of the best bars in the city of Bilbao for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 986 customers.

Arpiku 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 571 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Bilbao is Café Iruña. Café Iruña has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 11,699 customers.

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

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Day 3 – Villaescusa, Santillana del Mar, and Bilbao

Day 3

Day 3 – Villaescusa, Santillana del Mar, and Bilbao

  • Bilbao
  • Santander
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Drive 281 km, 3 hours 37 min

  • Cave of Altamira
  • Cabarceno Natural Park
  • Centro Botin
  • Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico
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On day 3 of your road trip across Spain, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Villaescusa. You’ll stay in Villaescusa for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Hotel Gran Bilbao, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Villaescusa. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 11,738 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Villaescusa is the 5-star Carlton. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,104 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Villaescusa is the 3-star Sercotel Arenal Bilbao. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,168 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Villaescusa, like the outstanding Cabarceno Natural Park. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 45,839 visitors.

Come to Villaescusa prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Villaescusa.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Villaescusa.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Zarate jatetxea, after your day of exploring the city of Villaescusa. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

Ágape jatetxea is another of the best restaurants in the city of Villaescusa. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,513 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Villaescusa is Restaurante Pentxo. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,466 customers.

Locals recommend Café Bar Bilbao, one of the best bars in the city of Villaescusa, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,834 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Villaescusa, Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,714 customers.

Marzana taberna is also one of the best bars in the city of Villaescusa. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Spain.

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Day 4 – Portugalete and Vitoria-Gasteiz

Day 4

Day 4 – Portugalete and Vitoria-Gasteiz

  • San Sebastián
  • Portugalete
  • Vitoria-Gasteiz
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Drive 230 km, 3 hours 28 min

  • Vizcaya Bridge
  • Gipuzkoa Plaza
  • Alderdi Eder parkea
  • Beach of La Concha
  • Haizearen orrazia
  • More

Rise and shine on day 4 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Bilbao and embark on a scenic drive to Vitoria-Gasteiz, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Bilbao 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 Bilbao. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Vizcaya Bridge. This attraction is a suspension bridge that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28,202 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Gipuzkoa Plaza. This attraction is a park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8,940 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Alderdi Eder Parkea. This park and attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,442 reviews.

Another site you could visit today is the top-rated Beach of La Concha. This natural feature and travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 21,054 visitors.

The lovely Peine del Viento XV is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 11,281 visitors have left this sculpture an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like PerretxiCo. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 4,156 customers.

Locals also recommend La mafia jatetxea, another of the best restaurants in Vitoria-Gasteiz. La mafia jatetxea is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,697 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Mano lenta jatetxea. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,842 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit El Toloño taberna to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Vitoria-Gasteiz, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,240 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like El Portalón. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. El Portalón has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,631 customers.

Sagartoki erretegia is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 7,472 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!

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Day 5 – Olite/Erriberri and Logrono

Day 5

Day 5 – Olite/Erriberri and Logrono

  • Pamplona
  • Olite/Erriberri
  • Logroño
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Drive 225 km, 3 hours 18 min

  • Taconera
  • Ciudadela de Pamplona
  • Castle Square
  • Plaza de Toros de Pamplona
  • Royal Palace of Olite
  • More

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Vitoria-Gasteiz and embark on a scenic drive to Logrono, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Vitoria-Gasteiz and Olite/Erriberri 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Taconera. This attraction is an urban park that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 5,567 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Citadel of Pamplona. This attraction, a beloved citadel, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 15,829 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Vitoria-Gasteiz is the stunning Castle Square. This square and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,066 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated bullring in Vitoria-Gasteiz. The popular Plaza de Toros de Pamplona is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 10,402 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

Wave goodbye to Pamplona 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 Olite/Erriberri has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Royal Palace of Olite. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,713 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Olite/Erriberri, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Logrono. When you arrive in Logrono 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 Ikaro | Cocina personal | Logroño. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 682 customers.

Locals also recommend Torres Gastrobar, another of the best restaurants in Logrono. Torres Gastrobar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 848 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Txebiko Cachetero. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 730 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Casablancavip Cocteleria Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Logrono, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 762 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Restaurante Tastavin. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Restaurante Tastavin has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 528 customers.

Restaurante Taberna Herrerías 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 576 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!

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Day 6 – Burgos Province and Bilbao

Day 6

Day 6 – Burgos Province and Bilbao

  • Burgos
  • Bilbao
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Drive 299 km, 4 hours

  • Monasterio de las Huelgas
  • Parque de La Isla
  • Burgos Cathedral
  • Mirador Del Castillo
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Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Spain. Today, you'll wake up in Logroño 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 Logroño 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 Logroño. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas. This attraction is a cistercian nunnery that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,194 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Parque de La Isla. This attraction, a beloved park, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 3,189 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Logroño is the stunning Burgos Cathedral. This catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 28,435 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated must-see tourist destination in Logroño. The popular Mirador Del Castillo is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,666 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

After dinner, visit Bar Roma cafeteria to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Bilbao, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 580 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Aralar jatetxea. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Aralar jatetxea has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

Iturriza Taberna 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 550 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!

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Day 7 – Bilbao - departure day

Day 7

Day 7 – Bilbao - departure day

  • Bilbao - Departure day
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  • Zubizuri
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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!

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