Vrooms with a view: Europe's most scenic drives
Ten stunning journeys on the open roadStart Abandon the M5 at Bridgwater (J23) amid watercolour landscapes of the Somerset Levels heading west on the A39, my favourite UK driving road.Continue reading...
View ArticleNorthern Spain: insiders' guide
Top tips for northern Spain, whether you're into action – cycling and canyoning – or inaction – vineyards with a view and the best pintxo barsSpain's northern coast is one of Europe's best surf zones....
View ArticleWhat's new in Spain: top tips from the culture editor of El País
The latest hot spots, from the new wine regions to the must-see exhibitions of the yearOne of New York artist Dan Graham's signature pavilions made of wood, steel and glass is the improbable new icon...
View ArticleValencia and beyond
Where to find dozens of new galleries and art spaces, exciting restaurants and beautiful beaches that are off the beaten trackThe most exciting new restaurant in Valencia is the Arrop Ricard Camarena...
View ArticleGuggenheim plans extension in Spanish nature reserve
Local Basque officials rail against decision taken in New York to place new Guggenheim in nature reserveThe Guggenheim Museum has become the emblem of the northern Spanish city of Bilbao and its main...
View ArticleCould Dundee be the new Bilbao?
The proposed designs for the V&A's new Dundee outpost bear an uncanny resemblance to the Spanish city of Bilbao. So how do the two cities compare?Six competing designs for Dundee's new £47m outpost...
View ArticleBilbao mayor wins award for transforming declining city
Iñaki Azkuna used the Guggenheim Museum to make the city an international centre for tourism and the artsThe mayor of Bilbao, Iñaki Azkuna, has been named World Mayor of the Year 2012, in recognition...
View ArticleArtist provocateur: Niki de Saint Phalle retrospective at Guggenheim Bilbao
Exhibition of French-American feminist artist, sculptor and film-maker’s work covers 200 works from the famous Nana sculptures to her shooting pictures“Very early I decided to become a hero,” Niki de...
View ArticleNiki de Saint Phalle artworks at the Guggenheim – in pictures
A major retrospective of the French-American feminist artist, film-maker and sculptor has opened in BilbaoArtist provocateur: Niki de Saint Phalle retrospective at Guggenheim BilbaoContinue reading...
View ArticleThe Bilbao Effect: is 'starchitecture' all it’s cracked up to be? A history...
Every struggling post-industrial city has the same idea: hire a star architect (like Frank Gehry) to design a branch of a famous museum (like the Guggenheim), and watch your city blossom with culture....
View Article‘We like being special.’ Basque standard-bearer Ivan Jiménez Aira on Bilbao
The once dirty, industrial city now revels in its modern architecture and enterprising outlook, while preserving its traditions and cuisineThere are two cathedrals in Bilbao: the Catholic one and San...
View Article10 of Bilbao’s best pintxos bars
The city’s many bars are piled high with pintxos, the Basque country’s take on tapas, which are a great way of sampling regional specialities for a few euros. Or string a few together to create a...
View ArticleBilbao city guide: what to see plus the best restaurants, bars and hotels
In the 20 years since the Guggenheim opened, the Basque port city has not looked back – the museum acting as a magnet for great art and architecture as well as buzzing nightlife and restaurantsThis...
View ArticleGuggenheim Bilbao's 20th anniversary light show – in pictures
London-based artists 59 Productions were commissioned by Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to create a 20-minute public artworkContinue reading...
View ArticleNorthern Spain road trip: pull over for pintxos
There’s great food and striking design on theroute from the Basque country to Galicia, taking in boutique hotels and beautiful beachesThe road from San Sebastián to A Coruña is one of big cities,...
View ArticleBilbao baggings: the ultimate picnic road trip
It’s no surprise that a region with so many Michelin-starred restaurants is also home to world-class food producers. Time to fill up the picnic basket for a Basque country food odysseyPrice aside,...
View ArticleSix of Europe’s best cities for vintage and retro shopping
Locals share their go-to shops and markets for great-value items with bags of style and a tale to tell. Scroll down to see collectors’ favourite findsUntil recently, secondhand meant second-best for a...
View ArticleSpain by train: a three city mini-break to Bilbao, Barcelona and Madrid
Turning a Spanish city break into a train trip to remember by visiting three cities and exploring their distinctive food, art and cultureNow that travel restrictions are easing, the European city break...
View ArticleA local’s guide to Bilbao, Spain: home of the Guggenheim – and so much more
Gaizka Zuazo, director of the city’s school of design, knows where to find the best steaks, late-night bars and post-industrial cool Bilbao is probably not the ideal city for vegetarians as we do eat...
View ArticleGuggenheim effect: how the museum helped transform Bilbao
The Basque city locals remember as grimy and industrial has changed a lot since the Frank Gehry-designed building sprang up 25 years agoEvening approaches Bilbao’s old port, bringing with it the...
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