location.beaches.districts_subtitle
Medieval old town with Seven Streets and pintxos bars.
Elegant 19th century district with Gran Vía shopping.
University area with river views and student vibe.
Residential area with Doña Casilda park and cafes.
Average temperature by month
location.payment.subtitle
Cash very widely used in Bilbao in 2025. All retailers accept cash, while only 89% accept other methods. In 2023, 65% of Spaniards used cash daily, 60% as primary payment at point of sale. More than 57% use cash daily in stores or restaurants. Pintxos bars traditionally do not use other payment methods. Cash most widely accepted payment instrument in Spain.
Spain uses Euro - no exchange needed for Eurozone visitors. Banks: BBVA (headquartered here), Santander, CaixaBank, Kutxabank. ATMs widespread. Exchange offices in Casco Viejo (Old Town). Avoid airport exchange. Always pay in EUR when prompted.
Not required. Round up to nearest euro or 5-10% for good service. Cash tip preferred.