Bilbao, Spain

Cruise Port

Bilbao

Municipality in Basque Country, Spain.

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Overview

Bilbao is a cruise port in Spain. It lies on the coast at approximately 43.257, -2.924.

About Bilbao

Bilbao is a city in northern Spain, the largest city in the province of Biscay and in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. With a population of 347,342 as of 2024, it is the 11th most populous city in Spain, and the most populous in northern Spain. The Bilbao metropolitan area has 1,037,847 inhabitants, making it the most populous metropolitan area in northern Spain. The comarca of Greater Bilbao is the fifth-largest urban area in Spain. Bilbao is also the main urban area in what is defined as the Greater Basque region.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Bilbao — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Bilbao

Collage de Bilbao, País Vasco, España
Collage de Bilbao, País Vasco, España
Don Diego López de Haro V
Don Diego López de Haro V
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Bilbao1575
Ataque al Puente de Luchana
Ataque al Puente de Luchana

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 26°C in Jul and coolest around 12°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
12°
5°
Feb
15°
6°
Mar
17°
8°
Apr
17°
8°
May
21°
11°
Jun
24°
15°
Jul
26°
16°
Aug
26°
17°
Sep
26°
16°
Oct
23°
13°
Nov
16°
9°
Dec
15°
8°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Bilbao the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Bilbao, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →