Bilbao City Info

Bilbao has been arcoss history a dull industrial city, the main economic heart of northern Spain. From Bordeaux to La Coruña, Bilbao's hegemony is undisputable. No other city in the whole area has many reasons to be the economic, financial, cultural and tourism center.
The dominance of westerly winds and sea moderating effect of temperatures and offer mild climate throughout the year. In winter the average temperature is 8 ° C and in summer 20 º C. Rainfall is more frequent in spring and autumn, with mild winters and moderately hot summers. Bilbao combines a healthy balance in their most deeply rooted traditions with current trends, both enhanced with the consolidation of the town as a city of services.

The major food culture has a central place within the customs Bilbao. The city has many excellent restaurants that offer the best of Basque cuisine. The abundance of raw materials has fueled the growth of a kitchen expansion and it has been recognized by his virtues in the world. And this passion is reflected in one of the most popular Basque customs, grown in Bilbao in a special way: the "txikiteo" or "bar hopping." While taking "txikito"-small glasses of wine, "or" zuritos, "beer" is common to see many Bilbao people touring the pubs of the city whilst enjoying the traditional "tapas", small snacks of different ingredients. Can be found from the simple and traditional  "tapas" to imaginative and sophisticated culinary delights. In Bilbao is held every year a traditional tapas contest among most of the bars and restaurants of the city.

This culture is also reflected in some of the most popular festivals of the city, like Santo Tomás, on December 21st. That day out in Bilbao traditional products "baserris" (villages) and everyone can go to buy or to taste these delicatessen in a festive atmosphere.