Viewpoint from the Banks of the Ria

The viewpoint from the banks of the Ría in Bilbao

The laid-out banks of the Ría offer superb viewpoints over Bilbao, a city at the crossroads of the past and modernity. The Bilbao audio-guided tour stops here to enjoy these perspectives, which sum up the spirit of the city.

Bilbao at the crossroads of the past and modernity

From the banks of the Ría, Bilbao reveals itself as a city at the crossroads of the industrial past and modernity. Along the river, the promenades offer fine perspectives over the bridges, the old façades and the contemporary architectural works such as the Guggenheim and the Euskalduna. These viewpoints sum up the metamorphosis of Bilbao and its intimate relationship to the Ría.

What to see

From the banks, you admire the perspectives over the Ría, the bridges and the great architectural works of Bilbao, from the Guggenheim to the Euskalduna. These viewpoints offer the finest overall views of the city. It is an ideal stop to grasp the metamorphosis of Bilbao, especially in the evening light.

Practical information

The viewpoints are discovered from the laid-out banks of the Ría, in the heart of Bilbao, reachable on foot. They are open-air public spaces, freely accessible at all times, with no ticket office. The view is particularly beautiful in the late-day light, along the promenades of the river.

What can you see from the banks of the Ría?

The bridges, the old façades and the great architectural works of Bilbao, from the Guggenheim to the Euskalduna, which sum up the metamorphosis of the city.

Where to admire this viewpoint in Bilbao?

From the laid-out banks of the Ría, in the heart of Bilbao.