Enjoying the city \u2014and that doesn\u2019t just mean the city centre, but its neighbourhoods as well\u2014 is something nobody should miss out on, no matter whether you’re a local or a visitor to the city. So let bilbaoDendak take you on a tour that includes shopping, pintxos, a glass or two of good wine<\/strong> and much more besides. 24 hours in Bilbao with bilbaoDendak. Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re really going to enjoy visiting some of Bilbao\u2019s main districts. All the way from the old part of town, the Casco Viejo, with its vibrant streets, to the city centre, with its main Gran V\u00eda-Indautxu artery, or Bilbao La Vieja, one of the most alternative and unique areas of the capital of Vizcaya. There\u2019s so much to see in 24 hours in Bilbao, so let\u2019s set off early in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We start the day in the\u00a0Casco Viejo<\/strong>, in Caf\u00e9 Lago<\/a>, on Calle Correo, one of the most popular caf\u00e9s in this historic area, with a wide range of coffees, breakfasts and homemade pastries, not to mention their\u00a0famous\u00a0churros<\/em>\u00a0with chocolate<\/strong>. What a way to start the day! 24 hours in Bilbao<\/p>\n\n\n\n Suitably invigorated after our hearty breakfast, we continue on our way. Just a few streets away, we come to the La Ribera Market<\/a>, <\/em>Europe\u2019s oldest covered food market<\/strong>. Situated alongside the estuary, La Ribera is well worth a visit – not for nothing is it a commercial reference point for the whole of Vizcaya. Its more than ten thousand square meters are home to some 60 merchants all set on offering you their very best produce<\/strong>: meat, fruit, fish, seafood, cheeses, cold meats, frozen food, wild mushrooms\u2026 Lots of the products are locally sourced \u2014what they call in Spain \u2018kilometre zero\u2019<\/strong> food\u2014 from our \u2018baserritarras\u2019 (farmers) using traditional and ecological methods<\/strong>. Don\u2019t forget to bring your shopping basket!<\/p>\n\n\n\n These 24 hours in Bilbao provide more than enough time to discover that the Casco Viejo contains a major commercial artery full of unique \u2018made in Bilbao\u2019<\/strong> clothes shops where you can pick up that special little number you\u2019ll never forget. SKFK<\/a> is strong on urban fashion and their own fun, original and environmentally friendly designs<\/strong>. Cardenal <\/a>on the other hand, offers avant-garde and international brands to make sure men look their very best<\/strong> while Gili Gili<\/a> sells fashion, accessories and jewellery for young, modern and trendy women. Ola\u00f1eta<\/a> is home to the latest styles<\/strong> in both men\u2019s and women\u2019s fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11am TIME TO HIT THE SHOPS<\/strong><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n These 24 hours in Bilbao provide more than enough time to discover that the Casco Viejo contains a major commercial artery full of unique \u2018made in Bilbao\u2019<\/strong> clothes shops where you can pick up that special little number you\u2019ll never forget. SKFK<\/a> is strong on urban fashion and their own fun, original and environmentally friendly designs<\/strong>. Cardenal <\/a>on the other hand, offers avant-garde and international brands to make sure men look their very best<\/strong> while Gili Gili<\/a> sells fashion, accessories and jewellery for young, modern and trendy women. Ola\u00f1eta<\/a> is home to the latest styles<\/strong> in both men\u2019s and women\u2019s fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 12 noon HAMAIKETAKO:<\/strong> PINTXO TIME!<\/strong><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Among the myriad things that breathe life into these historic streets, let\u2019s not forget the Plaza Nueva and its mini-tour of pintxo bars<\/strong> such as Gure Toki <\/a>or such traditional Basque restaurants as V\u00edctor Montes<\/a> or V\u00edctor<\/a>. Another nearby option is Los Fueros<\/a> where they serve typical Bilbao dishes. A \u2018hamaiketako\u2019 to enjoy a splendid array of pintxos washed down with a nice glass of<\/strong> txakoli<\/strong>. Along the way, be sure to stop by Santiago Cathedral or the Basque Museum<\/a>. These are just a few of this area\u2019s interesting sights and attractions before we move on to the next one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leaving historic Bilbao behind, we head towards Bilbao\u2019s modern and culturally rich<\/strong> city centre where we can enjoy quality shopping and luxury hotels and restaurants<\/strong>. This is where we will find the Museum of Fine Arts and the Guggenheim, not to mention a wealth of important food emporiums<\/strong> such as La Oka<\/a>with its two different areas \u2013 a shop and a bar \u2013 where you can buy and taste all manner of gourmet produce<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re spending 24 hours in Bilbao, then the area around and within such streets as Ledesma, Col\u00f3n de Larreategi, Diputaci\u00f3n and Heros are ideal for soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying a few splendid pintxos and a glass or two of wine. Some of the most popular hostelries in the area include the cosmopolitan and contemporary Basquery<\/a>, a quite unique gastronomic concept<\/strong> that features its own bakery and a craft beer brewery; the Charcuter\u00eda Alemana Hermann Thate<\/a>, where they make and serve their own sausages and cold meats<\/strong>; Al Dente<\/a>, the very best of Italian gourmet gastronomy <\/strong> in the heart of Bilbao.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Alh\u00f3ndiga-Azkuna Zentroa<\/a> is one of downtown Bilbao\u2019s most important tourist attractions. Located in the Indautxu district, this former wine warehouse is now a cultural and leisure<\/strong> centre that offers a wide range of cultural activities that fit seamlessly into the city\u2019s daily life. In the afternoon, it\u2019s time to hit the shops again so we suggest the area around Plaza Campuzano and such streets as M\u00e1ximo Aguirre and Rodr\u00edguez Arias where we\u2019ll find all manner of interesting stores such as Styling<\/a>, a perfect place for surf, snowboard and skateboard enthusiasts<\/strong>, or the creative home of Basque fashion Loreak Mendian <\/a>or Eguzkilore<\/a>, a jewellery shop specialising in its own designs and Basque Country symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whatever you do, don\u2019t forget to nip into one of the shops run by one of our most international designers<\/strong>, Mercedes de Miguel<\/a>. Inside you\u2019ll find carefully designed garments, prints that tell stories and innovative trendsetting fabrics; or Falstaff<\/a> which offers fresh and highly original<\/strong> garments with a special touch that always makes them that little bit different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you a football fan? If you are, perhaps you\u2019d like to pick up a souvenir of the city\u2019s team? Known the world over for its home-grown-talent policy, Athletic Club<\/a> has several shops dotted around the city. In these 24 hours we\u2019re spending in Bilbao, there\u2019s plenty of time to stroll along the Alameda Rekalde and to enjoy a well-deserved break for a cup of coffee and a typical Bilbao pastry<\/strong> at Don Manuel<\/a>. This is an ideal place for such traditional treats as a butter bun, a custard rice cake or a Carolina<\/strong> pastry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, Bilbao is also renowned for its men\u2019s fashion and there\u2019s a wide range of shops to suit all tastes, no matter whether you\u2019re keen to update your image<\/em> or on the lookout for a gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve been in and out of so many shops, it\u2019s time for a fun break. It\u2019s time to enjoy the city\u2019s lively areas <\/strong>and to have a drink or two in Calle Garc\u00eda Rivero or Calle Pozas in such hostelries as Alameda<\/a> or Mugi<\/a>, a tavern that boasts a splendid wine and champagne cellar<\/strong>. Or perhaps you\u2019d like to listen to some live music<\/strong>? If that\u2019s the case, you should check out Residence<\/a>, in Barrainkua. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re off to a new district. A quick tram ride from the city centre will whisk you to one of the most happening parts of town: Bilbao La Vieja<\/strong><\/a>, Bilbi<\/em>, one of the most alternative and special<\/strong> areas of the capital of Vizcaya that you can\u2019t afford to miss, even if it\u2019s just for the views over the estuary. Take a stroll around one of Bilbao\u2019s oldest museums, the Museum of Artistic Reproductions, which is home to faithfully reproduced works from such repositories as the Louvre, the Vatican and the British Museum. Another must-visit is Mongolia<\/a>, a clothes shop that does a great balancing act between creativity, art and fashion<\/strong> on the one hand, and good taste, style and prices on the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bilbao La Vieja is an amazing neighbourhood, due in part to the many unique shops and restaurants that have opened in the area and its cosmopolitan and diverse atmosphere<\/strong>. You can find everything here, no matter whether you prefer local and traditional fare or fusion cuisine<\/strong> with a markedly international touch. The nerve centre of this district, Marzana square and pier<\/strong>, is really buzzing and a great place for a few beers or a good glass of wine as you enjoy the views. The Marzana 16 bar and the Perro Chico<\/a> are excellent choices if you\u2019re looking for somewhere for a drink. 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