Day trips from Bilbao
5 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Bilbao, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
60 km01 · Hidden townGetariaA Basque fishing village famous for grilled fish and txakoli wine.
Buses run from San Sebastián and Zarautz, about 30 minutes.
95 km02 · Hidden townHondarribiaA colourful Basque fishing quarter below a walled old town.
Buses run from San Sebastián, about 30 minutes. The airport is right next to the town.
95 km03 · Hidden townSantillana del MarA beautifully preserved stone village near the Altamira caves.
Buses run from Santander, about 40 minutes.
105 km04 · Hidden town · FranceSaint-Jean-de-LuzA Basque fishing port with a sheltered beach and half-timbered houses.
Trains run from Biarritz and Bayonne. The centre is walkable.
105 km05 · Nature spot · FranceLa RhuneA Basque mountain on the French–Spanish border, climbed by a little rack railway.
The rack railway leaves from the Col de Saint-Ignace, near Sare. Easiest by car.Questions
Day trips from Bilbao: good to know
What are the best day trips from Bilbao?
Our favourite hidden places near Bilbao are Getaria (60 km), Hondarribia (95 km), Santillana del Mar (95 km) and Saint-Jean-de-Luz (105 km). All 5 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Bilbao?
All of them are within about 150 km of Bilbao in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.