Almost 1 million inhabitants has the port city of Bilbao, making it the tenth largest city in Spain. In addition, the autonomous community of Basque country has its headquarters here. Bilbao fascinated not only by its location on the rugged Atlantic coast, but also by its architecture. Here, historic buildings and modern architecture are peaceful side by side and contribute to the special flair of the port city. Bilbao is also a cultural city. Sculptures and modern art line the streets of the city. Discover this extraordinary metropolis and be surprised by the charm of the city.
With your rental car you are quickly and safely in Bilbao on the road. Here a well-developed road network provides a good orientation and access to the hinterland. You can just rent their rental car when you arrive at Bilbao airport which the 9 km north of the city. Also car hire in Bilbao are also in the city of Bilbao car hire locations of various available. The city is connected by the highways A8, which comes from the South and continues to the Northwest along the coast, and he A68, which leads to the Northeast. The road network in the city is characterized by the course of the meander of the River Nervión, which flows through the city. With your rental car, you can the 1997 built Zubizuri-bridge crossing the River. It has become a popular photo opportunity for the city because of their shape, which designed a bloated sail.
In Bilbao, you have to drive the opportunity with the oldest Transporter Bridge in the world. It crosses the River since 1893 and has been since 2006 the UNESCO World Heritage site. also an another cultural highlight in Bilbao was inaugurated in 1997. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao fascinated externally by his State of the art, transparent architecture and in its interior by contemporary art. The old town of Bilbao is picturesque. It is criss-crossed by narrow streets and houses the Cathedral de Santiago from the 14th century. Also impress the buildings from all eras of architecture which offer a very interesting and vivid picture. At the Basque Museum can learn about the history of the Basque country. In addition, Bilbao offers also a museum about the captain of the city. The inner of the Basilica of Begonia is also very nice. Bilbao also has beautiful green areas and parks with great views over the city. There is a German school in which German and Spanish be included already with 3 years since 1917 in Bilbao. Here, a kindergarten, primary school, the middle school and high school are offered. The town is also twinned to Rosario in Argentina. With your hire car East or West is also a ride along the coast after. You are fascinated by secluded coves and thunderous spray on the Bay of Biscay.