Maybe not the most visited city in Spain, but definitely not to be missed. Bilbao is the new kid on the block, and has some very nice surprises in store. We picked up a quick Easyjet flight and in no time we were over the Pyrenees, through the modernist airport and into the Centre of the city. This is 'Green Spain', but the city has all the feel of the South, including the lunchtime Siestas, and the people are totally welcoming and friendly. The airport bus dropped us straight into the Gran Via, and from there it's a short walk to the Casco Viejo, which is very like Barcelona's Barri Gothic. The ever useful 'rough guide' turned up a few cheap hotels for us, all close to each other. Ours was a bit dustier than most
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