Logistical Information
GETTING TO BIZKAIA (SPAIN)
Bilbao’s airport is a Spanish international airport located 12 kilometers from the city center and is the most important airport in the northernmost part of Spain. From there, you can easily reach the city center:
BY TAXI
There is a taxi rank in the airport arrivals area. It takes around 15-20 minutes to the city center and it costs around 25-30€.
https://www.aeropuerto-bilbao.com/bilbao-airport/transportation/city-airport-taxi.php
BY BUS
Airport shuttle buses operate between the Airport and Bilbao city center every 15-20 minutes. The ticket can be bought directly on the bus and it costs around 3€.
Line A3247 Bilbao-Airport <-> Airport-Bilbao
Frequency and schedule:
From Bilbao: from 5:20am to 10:00pm, every 20 minutes.
From the airport: from 6.00am to midnight, every 20 minutes.
BY CAR RENTAL
The rental car offices are located in the lobby of the P1 Parking Building level 0, which is connected to the level 0 of the passenger terminal through an underground passage. All car rental companies have a large fleet of rental vehicles, so you can choose the one that suits your needs and your preferred time.
https://www.aeropuerto-bilbao.com/bilbao-airport/transportation/car-hire-bilbaoairport.php
ACCOMMODATION
The Bilbao Exhibition Center (BEC) is located in the city of Barakaldo, very close to Bilbao. Since there is a good connection between both cities by underground, one option would be to stay in Bilbao, as it has a wider array of services.
Check out a variety of 3- and 4-star hotel options in the centre of Bilbao using the filter on the left.
We’re also suggesting a hotel in Barakaldo right next to the conference venue (BEC), but far away from the centre of Bilbao.
HOW TO GET TO BEC
BEC is well-connected through different means of transport such as:
Underground: Ansio stop in line Nº 2.
Taxi: it takes around 10 - 15 minutes from Bilbao city center and it costs around 15€.
Bus from Bilbao: Line 3136 Bizkaibus (Bilbao-Cruces-Barakaldo).
WHERE TO EAT
Basque cuisine is known all over the world.In Bizkaia you can try traditional dishes, taste modern meals rewarded with a Michelin star, go after the latest trends in international cuisine or learn how to make Basque delicacies in a cooking workshop. Pintxos are a must in the whole Basque Country. These bite-sized culinary treasures are deeply rooted in Basque culinary traditions.
There is a wide variety of restaurants in Bilbao.
On the Bilbao tourism webpage, there is a large list of restaurants that can be filtered by area and type of cuisine. Also, on the top menu under “Cuisine“ you can find other types of gastronomic offers.
TOURIST INFORMATION
The Basque Country has a great variety of top interesting spots: postcard-like corners, modern and cosmopolitan cities, idyllic towns and villages, colourful natural landscapes… all combined with truly wonderful destinations that will enthrall you with their culture, gastronomy and history. Hidden in every region, there are plenty of unforgettable places for you to see: the imposing islet of Gaztelugatxe in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, the Bizkaia Bridge, the fishing villages of Lekeitio and Ondarroa in Lea Artibai, or the infinite beech woods that can be found in Gorbeia, Urkiola and Armañón (natural parks).
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GETTING AROUND BILBAO
The underground (Metro Bilbao) is one of the most efficient means of transport to get around Bilbao. It takes you to most tourist attractions and connects the city to Gran Bilbao on both the right and the left banks of the estuary. Bilbobus (city) and Bizkaibus (intercity) buses provide useful connections too, while the Euskotren rail lines take you to visit the region and the province of Gipuzkoa too. If you want to soak in the Bilbao cityscape, you should take the tram, leading to the top tourist attractions in town, like the Guggenheim Museum or the Arriaga Theatre.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
Currency: Euro (€)
Voltage in Spain: 220 V
Plug type: C
