
Things to Do in Abando, Bilbao
The wealthiest district in Bilbao, featuring a fully urbanized area with various shops and restaurants. It includes landmarks like the Gran Vía and the nearby Abandoibarra park along the estuary.
The wealthiest district in Bilbao, featuring a fully urbanized area with various shops and restaurants. It includes landmarks like the Gran Vía and the nearby Abandoibarra park along the estuary.
Palacio EuskaldunaPalace Museum
Palacio de la DiputaciónPalace Museum
Stained Glass Window at Bilbao Abando Indalecio Prieto StationHistoric Landmark
By TripSapien · Updated October 20, 2026
Top things to do in Abando



Stained Glass Window at Bilbao Abando Indalecio Prieto Station
★ 4.1 · 792Historic LandmarkMarvel at this immense work of art that greets arrivals to the city.



Power Records
★ 4.7 · 465Record StoreA record store in Bilbao, it offers a large collection of new and second-hand vinyl records across various musical genres including rock, indie, jazz, soul, hip hop, and electronic music.
- Mon–Fri
- 10:30 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 8 PM
- Sat
- 10:30 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 8 PM
- Sun
- Closed

Where to eat & drink in Abando

Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao
Michelin ★Fine Dining· €100+If you find the idea of eating inside a museum tempting, there’s no better place than the Guggenheim Bilbao, where the unique design of the building reverberates throughout your experience here.
- Mon–Wed
- 1 PM – 2:30 PM, 8 PM – 9:30 PM
- Thu
- 1 PM – 2:30 PM, 8 PM – 9 PM
- Fri
- 1 PM – 2:30 PM, 8 PM – 9:30 PM
- Sat
- 1 PM – 2:30 PM, 8 PM – 9:30 PM
- Sun
- 1 PM – 2:30 PM, 8 PM – 9:30 PM

Zarate
Michelin ★Seafood· $$$The history of Zarate is that of a man passionate about fishing and the sea, to the point where his cooking is described as “tidal-inspired cuisine”.







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- 1Palacio Euskalduna
- 2Palacio de la Diputación
- 3Stained Glass Window at Bilbao Abando Indalecio Prieto Station
- 4Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao
- 5Zarate
- 6Cokooncafé
- 7DendAZ
- 8Parque de Doña Casilda de Iturrizar
- 9Power Records
- 10Arvo Coffee & Plants
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