Bilbao, Spain — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Iberian Peninsula, northern Spain.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
- Electricity
- 220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard.
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.13 EUR |
| 1.00 USD = 0.7 EUR |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Aste Nagusia
August
Bilbao's main fiesta is marked by famous bullfights, firework displays and a lively street atmosphere. Free open-air music concerts are usually also included in the program. Nervión River is the site of many flotillas and regattas.
Throughout the city
Our Lady of Begoña Festival
11 October
The day celebrates the Virgin of Begoña, affectionately called Amatxu. On this day, locals go on a pilgrimage to the Basílica de Begoña, where the shrine of the Virgin can be found.
Bilbao International Festival of Documentary and Short Films
November
Bilbao's film festival has been organized annually since the 1950s.
Website: www.zinebi.com
St Thomas Day
21 December
A great gastronomic feast in Bilbao. Traditional products from the region's rural areas are displayed on more than 300 stalls, and everybody can buy or taste delicious dishes in a joyful atmosphere.
El Arenal and Plaza Nueva
