Federico Moyúa enparantza — Attraction in Bilbao

Moyúa, or Elliptic Square, is a public square located in the center of Bilbao's extension, in the district of Abando. The square was conceived in 1876 as a central hub in the middle of Gran Vía de Don Diego López de Haro avenue, from where the main eight streets depart in radius-like shape and was merely called Elliptic Square because of its form. The square was refurbished in the 1940s to adopt its current form, with a central fountain and several gardens in French and English styles, and was renamed to honour a former mayor of the city, Federico Moyúa. The square as is today was totally rebuilt in 1997 after six years of works to build the Bilbao Metro. Moyua metro station (spelt without accent) is the closest to the famous Guggenheim Museum. Trains on both lines 1 and 2 call at the station, sharing the same tracks and platforms. It is also the terminus for Bilbobus...

It seems that Basque culture has its own version of Santa and the Mrs. The traditional festive spirit of the Kalejira parade that draws thousands of locals that fill the plaza and streets of Bilbao as the beloved characters Olentzero and Mari Domingi (Basque version of Santa & the Mrs.) return for their annual Christmas appearance. The performance featured colorful cultural costumes, lively music, and performances from various community groups.

Immediately following the parade, the well orchestrated cleanup brigade was equally as impressive. Bilbao is a very clean city, now we know why as they seem to take great pride in keeping...

Not what you would normally associate with a tourist attraction, a roundabout in the middle of a city. But It was worth visiting, and you are unlikely to miss it as it is like the hub of a massive wheel in the centre of town with all the spokes being the main streets radiating from it. It's like a mini formally garden with an ornamental fountain in the middle. The flower arrangements were stunning and multi-coloured. Bilbao takes a lot of pride in it's public spaces and everywhere you go is green and full of flowers when the...