From street art must-sees to kayaking trips, these are the top attractions in the city

Marti Buckley

Destination Expert

Marti Buckley is an author and journalist based in San Sebastián since 2010. She is a former professional cook and has written the award-winning Basque Country and The Book of Pintxos. For the Telegraph, she contributes to food, travel, hotel and culture articles about the north of Spain, Andalucía and the Balearics. She also writes about Spanish travel, food and culture for newspapers and magazines across the globe. Find her on Instagram @martibuckley or on her blog: travelcookeat.com .

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Published 10 April 2026 4:00pm BST

Bilbao is practically synonymous with Frank Gehry’s impressive Guggenheim museum. But once you’ve seen it (and snapped your selfie), dig a bit deeper into the varied and richly textured culture of this Basque capital. See the city by kayak or through street art, or do some shopping at one of Europe’s largest food markets.…