You can explore Casco Viejo by wandering through its narrow streets, which are full of sights, unique shops, pintxo bars and restaurants.
Do you prefer to step out your front door straight into the heart of the city? Then this is the neighbourhood for you. Casco Viejo, situated on the river, is the heart of Bilbao. In 1300, the first settlement emerged through the trade in fish and agricultural produce: seven parallel streets and Plaza Santiago. As the city expanded, Atxuri came into being; once a suburb, now a neighbourhood in its own right. Small and with a local character. In Casco Viejo, you’ll find beautiful, centuries-old (religious) buildings. With its bustling food market, unique shops, major attractions and delicious pintxos on every corner, the neighbourhood is loved by both the Basque locals of Bilbao and tourists alike.
