Category Archives: Bilbao

Nestled between the mountains and by the Nervión River as it spills into the Bay of Biscay, Bilbao is more than just the industrial and cultural capital of the Basque region—it’s a city with deep roots. The earliest evidence of … Continue reading →

The Basque country takes pride in the cuisine and has inspired many dishes. This cuisine has been established as unique amongst Spaniards and tourists. The Basque cuisine has not only been noted for its use of seafood, but also for … Continue reading →

The city of Bilbao is a part of Basque country. Because of this, the Basque language, called Euskera or Vasco, is co-official with Spanish. This fact makes Bilbao the perfect destination for students or professors interested in anthropology or linguistics! … Continue reading →

No, this isn’t a literal giant ring of iron around Bilbao, but it is something almost as cool. The city of Bilbao has a long and storied history in the course of Spanish internal conflicts. This city has been besieged … Continue reading →