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seum is that, unless you speak Spanish (or perhaps you studied Euskara at
school?), it's all a little meaningless as, amazingly, there are no English or French
translations.
PARQUE DE DOÑA CASILDA DE ITURRIZAR
Floating on waves of peace and quiet just beyond the Museo de Bellas Artes is an-
other work of fine art - the Parque de Doña Casilda de Iturrizar. The centrepiece of
this whimsical park is the large pond filled with ornamental ducks and other water-
fowl.
Park
Festivals & Events
Bilbao has a packed festival calendar. The following are just the big daddies.
Carnaval
Carnaval is celebrated with vigour in Bilbao in February.
Festival
Bilbao BBK Live
(
www.bilbaobbklive.com
)
Bilbao's biggest musical event is Bilbao BBK Live, which
takes place over three days in early July.
Music
Semana Grande
Bilbao's grandest fiesta begins on the first Saturday after 15 August. It has a full
program of cultural events over 10 days.
Festival
Sleeping
Bilbao, like the Basque Country in general, is increasingly popular and it can be
very hard to find decent accommodation (especially at weekends). You would be
wise to book as far ahead as possible. The Bilbao tourism authority has a very use-
ful
reservations department
(
902 877298;
www.bilbaoreservas.com
)
.
PENSIÓN ITURRIENEA OSTATUA €€
Boutique Hotel
( 944 16 15 00;
www.iturrieneaostatua.com
;
Calle de Santa María 14; d/tr €66/80;
)
The most eccentric hotel in Bilbao is part farmyard, part old-fashioned toyshop,
and a work of art in its own right. Try to get a double on the 1st floor (singles don't
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