FANS of Spain will be happy to hear that TUI has launched new holidays to the Spanish city closest to the UK.
Taking less than two hours to fly to, Bilbao is the largest city in Spain‘s Basque Country.
And now it will be getting new TUI holidays this spring.
The city used to be an industrial port before it was later transformed into a modern city with unique architecture.
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one example of the interesting architecture in the city.
It was designed by Frank Gehry and inside visitors can expect 20 galleries full of art.
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Make sure when visiting to see Jeff Koons’ Puppy, which is the world’s biggest flower statue with more than 38,000 flowers that are even changed twice a year.
The museum costs £13.10 per person to visit.
Whilst visiting, you should also head to Casco Viejo, which is the city’s medieval old town and is filled with shops, cafes and the Santiago Cathedral.
It is a great spot for food lovers as there are lots of restaurants and bars offering pintxos (small snack dish) along with txikitos (small glasses of wine).
Pintxos usually cost from £1.80.
Of course, whilst you are in the city, take a stroll along the Nervion River to see views of Zubizuri Bridge, Iberdrola Tower and the San Mames Stadium.
Spain‘s famous Rioja region is also nearby, so wine lovers can head off on a day trip to tour one of the historic wineries and have a taste of the local wine.
If you want to see the city from a different angle, then head on the Funicular de Artxanda and you will travel to the top of Mount Artxanda, which has amazing panoramic views of the city.
For dinner, check out Mercado de la Ribera, which is Europe’s largest covered market serving fresh food.
Temperatures in the summer hit around 26C with lots of sunshine.
What’s even better is that Bilbao is only a short flight from the UK, taking just two hours.
With TUI, travellers can fly to Bilbao from Bristol, London Gatwick, London Heathrow and Manchester Airports.
Two night breaks with return UK flights can be found for just £127pp when travelling next month.
TUI’s commercial director Chris Logan said: ”Bilbao offers a truly special city break.
“With incredible art, fantastic food and beautiful scenery all in one trip, it’s ideal for customers who want the authentic taste of Spain.
“Outside peak summer, it’s fantastic value too with great hotels, unforgettable experiences and some of the best food in the country, all in a walkable city.”
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