How to get from Bilbao, Spain to Buco, France

As the second stop of the Tour of the Iberian Peninsula, we chose a city passing through from east to west. Choosing Bilbao is actually more convenient because of the train. Of course, I also went to the Guggenheim Museum.

In the early morning, the sun woke up the river, the bridge, and the Guggenheim

Observing this behemoth on the other side of the river

A government official.

Walking along the river is very comfortable.

Various unknown river birds taking a lunch break.

Looking back at the Guggenheim.

Autumn is a season with artistic conception.

Cross the bridge to get a closer look! The famous red bridge.

Big spider!

This big cat was originally only for an exhibition, but later people thought it looked good and kept it. Change plants every year.

I like this colored ball, it looks like water drops.

Like in a painting.

What is on display this time is the work of an architect, a candid structural drawing.

The night is beautiful.

While breathing fire, it suddenly started to rain lightly, which was very interesting!

There is nothing better in the city of Bilbao. There is a market in the old town and it is nothing special. There is only one Guggenheim that is the most famous. Inside, it's just a normal museum. If it's a one-day tour, you have plenty of time, and it doesn't really mean much whether you can get in or not. Unless you really like visiting museums. You can read the introduction outside and decide which author's work it is, and then decide whether to go in or not. After all, the price is not cheap.

Introduction to Bilbao Scenic Spots

Bilbao (Bilbao) is a metropolis with a population of more than 1 million. It is the center of social and economic development in the Basque Country and the capital of Biscay. The fundamental manifestation of the modernization achievements of Golfo de Vizcaya. Large construction projects and infrastructure development drive urban expansion and economic development in the city of Bilbao. Museo Guggenheim, Palacio de Congresos, Palacio Euskalduna, Metro by Norman Foster, Calatrava The designed airport, new trams, various modern construction projects... all prove Bilbao's unstoppable vitality.

Bilbao, located in the Bay of Biscay area, has beautiful scenery, including forests, mountains, beaches and coastal scenery. It attracts countless tourists every year for sightseeing and leisure. Modern transportation and an extensive road network connect the major cities in the Basque Country around Bilbao, Vitoria and San Sebastián. .

Bilbao Transportation

Bilbao (Bilbao)

Bilbao Tourist Transportation Plane

Bilbao-Loiu The airport is Bilbao's new airport that was put into use in 2000. The airport was built to meet the increasing number of tourists as the tourism industry developed. In 2007, the airport received nearly 4.3 million passengers.

Sea route

The P&O ferry service line connects Bilbao with Portsmouth, England, by water. The Port of Bilbao is 15 kilometers west of the city center. The service was operated by Acciona Trasmediterranea from May 2006 to April 2007.

Train

Travel by train is generally limited to within the city, but the Spanish railway network has three lines connecting Bilbao with the outside world. The RENFE train station is located in Plaza de Espana. In addition to the Bilbao area, many trains passing through this train station also go to other parts of Spain. Among them, there are 2 trains to Madrid every day.

Roads

The city of Bilbao has 13 bridges connecting both sides of the river. In addition, the city is also connected to the European road network through the AP-8 highway, and through the A-8 The highway leads to the north of Spain, and the AP-68 highway leads to other parts of Spain.

Inner city transportation

Subway

The Bilbao subway system has two lines. It was put into use in 1995. More than 85 million passengers use it every year. Metro system. Two metro lines run throughout the Bilbao area, and a third metro line is currently under construction.

Bus

There are 43 bus lines in Bilbao, of which 28 are ordinary bus lines, 7 mini bus lines (this line cannot be passed by ordinary buses), 8 A night route. The city's bus lines have won awards for their efficient and high-quality service. In addition, there are more than 100 BizkaiBus buses connecting all bus points in the Alava area and Biscay in the same part of Bilbao.

Tram

To make up for the lack of subway, Bilbao also has EuskoTran tram service. The Bilbao tram line is 4.4 kilometers long and has 12 stations along the route from Basurto to Atxuri.

Taxi

Taxis are very easy to hail in Bilbao. If you are going further afield in San Sebastian, taxi is the best way to get there.

The best time to visit Bilbao

Bilbao (Bilbao)

The climate of Bilbao is a temperate maritime climate. The average annual temperature is as high as 35 degrees Celsius and as low as minus 4 degrees Celsius. It can be seen that the climate here is milder and more pleasant than other areas in northern Spain. It has a temperate maritime climate with prevailing northwest winds.

The annual rainfall is about 1000mm.

The average tidal range of the port: the high tide of major floods is 4.1m and the low tide is 0.4m; the high tide of minor floods is 3m and the low tide is 1.4m.

Bilbao Culture

Bilbao

Guggenheim Museum

Bilbao Ancient The Genheim Museum was officially opened in 1997 as part of the entire urban renewal plan of the industrial city of Bilbao. It initially cost US$100 million to construct. The entire structure was gradually designed by California architect FFrank O. Gehry with the help of a set of computer software used in v-aerodynamics. This museum mainly displays works by Picasso, Cézanne, Kandinsky, Paul Klee and Anselm Kiefer, as well as some temporary exhibitions. The museum revitalized the local economy (the net value of industrial production in the Basque Country increased more than fivefold as a result) and gave new life to the price-to-earnings ratio.

PLAZA MOYUA

Plaza Mayor (PLAZA MOYUA) is in the city center and the geographical center of the old city. The buildings surrounding the square are almost all eight or nine stories high. Their styles are both classical and modern, and their colors are different shades. They date from the 19th century to the present, but they seem to be harmoniously interdependent. Eight roads intersect here in a "meter" shape, forming a ring road outside the square.

Palacio Euskalduna

Palacio Euskalduna was built in 1999 on the site of the old shipyard and is the oldest palace in Bilbao. The city’s conference center and concert hall.

Bridges

On the Nevelon River that crosses the city, there are not only the lightweight Volantine Pedestrian Bridge and the highway bridge across the Guggenheim, but also many other large and small ones. Bridges of different shapes and sizes. The Puente Eusklduna Bridge is also a newly built modern bridge. It has a curved bridge body, a wide bridge deck for pedestrians and vehicles, a thick and solid I-beam support, and a far-reaching cantilevered sunshade. From the shape, structure, and functional zoning to The application of materials is refreshing.

Bilbao Festival

Bilbao

In mid-August, Bilbao’s local festival officially begins. It's more solemn than Christmas. The biggest highlight is the FERIA amusement park, which attracts thousands of local citizens and thousands of foreign tourists. It has the most romantic game "Ferris Wheel" and the most exciting game "Turnover".

Although people in Western China rarely participate in outdoor activities, many young people go to FERIA every year to join in the fun and invite a few buddies to go out together. After one o'clock in the morning, Chinese people arrived one after another in unison, in groups or in pairs.

The most exciting "Turn Around" venue was filled with onlookers, including many Chinese. This game can only accommodate eight participants at a time. It is similar to a Ferris wheel spinning in the air, but it is much more "scary" than riding a Ferris wheel. The machine rotates extremely fast, and the irregular front rotation and back flip increase the level of terror. And the seats themselves also flip over, so there are bursts of screams in the air from time to time.

After Xiaohua and his group got off work at the restaurant, they couldn’t wait to drive to FERIA amusement park to go crazy. A group of people were also attracted by the charm of "Turn the World Over". After watching the game for a few moments, the companions became excited and eager to go up for excitement. They bought five tickets and dragged everyone up together. Xiaohua didn't want to play Qinquanquan, because he was timid, and he was exhausted from a busy day of restaurant work. However, he couldn't refuse his friend's kindness, and he was afraid of being dismissed as a coward by his friend, so he had to take a few deep breaths and strengthen himself. Be brave and move towards a world-changing seat. When the machine began to rotate and his feet left the ground, he felt as if he had experienced eighteen levels of hell, jumped from four floors and entered the gate of hell. His whole soul was left his body and wandered in the world. After opening his eyes, Aiming, the heartbeat immediately accelerated several times, and the body was trembling and weak. The long three-minute adventure finally came to an end. Xiaohua's limbs were so weak that he could hardly move. He was retching and retching. It seemed that he only had half a life left. Moreover, due to malnutrition and anemia, he also had symptoms such as pale face and dizziness. The companion discovered that Xiaohua was in bad condition and even planned to call an ambulance. After about ten minutes of rest, his condition improved slightly, but he was already frightened by all the games in FERIA. At this time, he felt no pleasure at all. The excitement of arriving at the amusement park for the first time was gone. He just wanted to go home early and lie down. Rest in bed to calm your nerves.

Extended reading: Bilbao Guide - Spain Outbound Travel Guide | Yododo 游多多/area/detail/2-06-07#ixzz3RzqMZc2b

(This article Reprinted from Duoduo Travel Network)

There are highways throughout most of the journey. There are basically highways between big cities in Europe.

In France, you can take Highway 64 to Spain. In the future, you can switch to A-2. This route is the best for distance

You can also enter from the north of Spain and then take A-1

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< p>I have been in Spain for half a year, and have been on Qionyou for a while. I have been diving and asking questions, so I thought it was time to make some contribution.

Let’s start from Alcalá, where I live.

Alcalá de Henares is a famous university city in Spain and even the world. This city is a university, with different departments located in different corners of the city. In 1999, the school celebrated its 500th birthday, so it is considered a very old city. In addition to the university, it is also the hometown of Miguel de Cervantes, the author of the iconic Spanish literary work "Don Quixote", so it is considered a small town with a strong cultural atmosphere.

In general, life in Alcalá is very peaceful, without the smog of big cities, and the environment here is very good.

First of all, the first major sight in the city is Plaza de Cervantes, which is also the city center. It houses the city hall, the post office and the Guardia Civil (a similar force established during the Franco period). The offices of my country's urban management personnel department are around the square, and the tourist information center is also in the northeast corner of the square. You can get city maps and bus route maps. In addition, there is a McDonald's and a Doner Kepap (domestic roujiamo, but a large one) next to the square. There is a Burger King on Calle Mayor, a pedestrian street in front of the square. Of course, there are also various bars, restaurants, grocery stores and tobacco shops.

I recommend an Asian buffet restaurant called "Wu", just on Calle Mayor. Lunch from Monday to Friday only costs less than 8 yuan, which is a very cost-effective place. If you are tired of eating fast food and want to save some money, this is a good choice. However, please note that the lunch opening time here is 1:30 pm.

This is Cervantes Square. The person taking the photo in front is my classmate, please ignore it. . .

The bronze statue of Cervantes in the center of the square is considered a symbol of this place.

This street is where my family lives.

The monastery next to the school I study.

Another attraction in the city, the Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso (Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso), was built in 1499 by the then cardinal in the name of the king. Ventis Literary Award" is awarded.

If you come here in mid-October, you can catch the annual "Cervantes Festival", which is a festival only held here to celebrate Cervantes. The festival lasts For three days, the entire Plaza Cervantes and Calle Mayor will be full of vendors selling goods (of course it won’t be cheap, a pack of freshly fried potato chips costs more than three yuan), and they will wear Medieval clothes.

Piazza Cervantes is packed with people during the Cervantes Festival.

This stall is filled with fairies.

There will be a procession in front of the College of Saint Edwin on Cervantes Day.

Night view of small street.

In general, this city is a very quiet and historical town. In addition, because it is very close to Madrid (it only takes 40 minutes by bus and the national railway Cercanía), it is very suitable for a one-day trip. Of course, if you want to stay for one night, there are also some small hotels and 2-3 star hotels in the city.

Some other small tips:

1. The national railway station is located on Paseo de Estación. It is only a short walk from the national railway station to Cervantes Square in the city center. It takes fifteen minutes, and you can also get there by car. Not far from the station, you can take bus No. 7 and get off at the "Plaza de Cervantes" station. The fare is one euro, but I personally think it's totally unnecessary if you don't have much. You can easily reach it by asking passers-by on the road. In addition, the fare here by suburban line from Madrid Atocha or Chamartín is about 3 euros, it takes 30-40 minutes, and there is a bus every 5-10 minutes. The last bus time is about 1 o'clock in the morning.

2. The bus station is located on Via Complutense, the city’s main road, just opposite a large Carrefour supermarket. All buses from Madrid take the bus at Avenida de América bus station, which takes 40 minutes and costs 2.85 euros. It is almost a straight road from the bus station to Plaza Cervantes and takes less than ten minutes. The bus runs every 20 minutes during the day and runs throughout the night. It runs every half hour to every hour from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.

3. The city’s Inglés shopping mall, El Corte Inglés, is located in the relatively remote La Garena district and can be reached by taking Route 1 from Plaza Cervantes. However, since Route 1 is a circular route, you need to ask for directions. The city's other shopping mall, Al Campo, is also located outside the city and can be reached by taking bus number 5 next to the gas station at the end of Paseo de Estación.

End of Alcalá de Henares.

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Madrid

I said before that I live there The city is very close to Madrid, but to be honest, when I get to Madrid, I basically just go shopping, and I really don’t take much time to visit the real attractions, which is quite shameful.

First, let’s talk about how to get from the airport to the city.

Madrid's Airport Barajas (Aeropuerto de Barajas) has four terminals a day. Generally, all low-cost airlines from China to Madrid and Europe will stop at Terminal 1, so it must be the first terminal for all students. It is possible to patronize the terminal. You can find the subway station after exiting the terminal and following the signs. The subway stations in Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are together, and the location is in Terminal 2, so get off the plane in Terminal 13 My classmates will have to leave for a while, and Terminal 4 has its own separate stop because it is newly built. From the metro station, you can take metro line 8 (direction Nuevos Ministerios) to Nuevos Ministerios station, one of Madrid's transportation transfer stations. This station is served by the National Railway Station Suburban Line, as well as Lines 6 and 10. It needs to be explained here that the metro ticket in Madrid is the same as 1 euro (but it seems that the price has increased recently? I don’t know, because I have used the ticket ten times...), and there is no charge for transfers. However, the subway ticket from the airport to the city requires an additional supplement of 1 euro. This kind of ticket can be bought at the ticket vending machine at the entrance of the subway station (so it is 2 euros in the city). There is no place to buy this kind of ticket from the city to the airport, but it doesn't matter, because you will arrive at the airport's subway exit. There will be a ticket vending machine that sells Suplemento for 1 euro, just buy one and swipe it out. There is also an airport bus, which I have never taken before. You can get there just by following the signs. I only know that the final stop is Avenida de América, and the ticket price is about 3 euros. Another thing to note is that the subway running time in Madrid is from about 6:00 am to 1:30 am, so students who arrive in the early morning will not be able to take the subway. And I heard that the airport bus runs all night (I haven’t taken it, so I can’t make a conclusion).

When you arrive in Madrid, you first have to go to the Puerta del Sol in the city center, where there is the iconic statue of Madrid "The Bear and the Berry Tree". In addition, Madrid’s annual New Year’s countdown is also held here, which is crowded. . .

The Bear and the Berry Tree

The street north of the Puerta del Sol is the famous Gran Via, which is said to have been built to imitate the Champs Elysées. There are clusters of high-rise buildings on both sides of the street, and there are also stores of young people's brands such as Zara, Mango, H&M, etc. This is the shopping center for most young people. In addition, there is a large Yingting Shopping Center at the end of the street, just at the exit of the Callao subway station. Next to it are Footlocker, the audio-visual and book chain Fnac, and the specialty store of Spanish local personality brand Desigual, etc.

Gran Via Street

Go to Gran Via Street and take the street on the right to walk to Plaza de Espa?a, Madrid’s famous landscape square. There are some vendors selling things in the square.

The fountain in the square

The big statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Bansa in the square, the sky is so blue that people are fascinated.

In addition, about a ten-minute walk near the Puerta del Sol, there is the largest square in Madrid, Plaza Mayor (which also means Grand Plaza when translated...). I had bad timing when I went here and my camera ran out of battery, so I stole a photo of a friend who was going with me. . . (I blurred it to maintain privacy...)

Calle Mayor in front of the Puerta del Sol, the only way to the Plaza Mayor.

In Madrid, the subway is marked by a diamond-shaped sign, which is easy to identify.

Some lines in Madrid’s subway are very dilapidated because they are very old.

The other is the world-famous Museo de Prado. There are many famous paintings inside, but since I don’t have any artistic skills, I walked around for a while and came out. However, it is said that an expert can’t even stay here for one day.

Taking a photo in front of the Prado means that I have been there myself. . . (Please do not criticize ugly people - -)

In addition, October 12th is the National Day of Spain. There will be a military parade near Nuevos Ministerios that I mentioned before, and I just happened to catch this opportunity to witness it live. Spanish military parade.

Of course, it is incomparable to the large-scale military parades in China. It is much smaller in scale. Firstly, the country is not that big, and secondly, military parades are held here every year. But of course it is not the same as the domestic military parade, especially the cavalry regiments, which still have momentum when marching side by side.

Madriders held signs reading "Larga Vida Al Rey (Long Live the King)".

Cavalry Regiment. There is a very interesting detail here, that is, after a group of horses pass by, the horse feces will inevitably be left on the parade road. So the members of the cavalry regiment walked in front, and the sanitation workers walked behind to collect horse manure. It was very funny.

Members of the Cavalry Regiment

The other is the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, the home stadium of Real Madrid. (I haven’t gone there yet, so I stole a photo of a classmate, haha!)

Some tips:

1. For those who like shopping, in addition to Gran Via, there are also There are several shopping malls, the larger of which are located in Nuevos Ministerios and Méndez ?lvaro (just outside the Madrid South Bus Station). In addition, luxury brands are basically located in the Serrano area, which can be reached by taking Metro Line 4.

2. There is a large discount village called Las Rozas on the outskirts of Madrid, where major brands will have 60% to 90% off discounts throughout the year. The way to get here is to take Metro Line 3 or Line 6 and get off at Moncloa, then take bus 628 and get off at Las Rozas Village.

3. Buses from Madrid to various places generally depart from Madrid South Station (Estación del Sur). Take the subway to get off at Méndez ?lvaro and follow the signs to get there. The National Railway Station at this station The station is right opposite the station entrance after exiting the station. Of course, some buses will depart from Avenida de América, and some will depart from Príncipe Pio station (mainly buses to Segovia depart here). Therefore, when purchasing bus tickets, everyone must check which bus station the departure station is to avoid unnecessary trouble. The bus will generally check in and board the bus 20-30 minutes before departure, and will leave as soon as it arrives without waiting, so please make sure you take advantage of the time. However, generally if you miss a bus, you can go to the window and communicate with the ticket clerk. If there are still empty seats on the next bus, you can tell the driver. The driver will ask the bus station management staff to help you change your ticket, and then you can Gone. Of course, if there are no empty seats, you will have to consider yourself unlucky and buy new tickets.

4. Madrid’s two train stations are Atocha and Chamartín. So after buying a train ticket, be sure to check the departure station. Both train stations can be reached by subway and suburban lines. There is also a tourist information center within the station. There is also a tourist information center in Plaza Mayor.

5. Basically there are subway connections to everywhere in Madrid, so taking the subway is the most convenient way. Of course, if you stay for a long time, you can buy 10 tickets (Diez viajes). There is no time limit. If you don’t use them up, you can use them when you come later, and the ticket price is cheaper than buying it alone. . . Relatively cost-effective.

Madrid is finished (will definitely be added later).

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Valencia

Actually, I went there When I went to Valencia, it was not for traveling, but to watch the local tennis tournament. The motivation was not pure, so I didn’t do much of the basic attractions (to be honest, there are really few attractions in this city). But for me, I thoroughly enjoyed my two days in Valencia, not because of the attractions, but because of the atmosphere of the city itself. After arriving in Europe for half a year, I visited many cities, but this city has always been at the top of "My Favorite European City".

It is very clean, the weather is very friendly (because it is close to the sea, it is not very cold all year round), the people here are also very welcoming, the modern and ancient buildings here are intertwined, and the specialty drink Horchata here is delicious. . . . . .

There are three ways to get from Madrid to Valencia, bus, national railway and plane. It takes about 4 hours by bus, and a round-trip bus from the auto-res bus company costs about 45 euros. The national railway departs from Madrid Atocha Station and arrives in about 3 and a half hours. While the flight takes about fifty minutes, you can choose Ryanair, which often offers round-trip tickets for 10 euros.

Since I arrived by bus, I will talk about the method from the bus station to the city center. Of course you can take the subway, but it's troublesome to go back and forth, so you can take the No. 8 bus directly at the station door to the Plaza de la Reina in the city center, which only takes about 15 minutes.

Queen’s Square, the central square of the city (there is a tourist information center next to the square).

The street in front of Queen’s Square

I said the main purpose this time was to watch tennis. tennis court.

The place where the tennis match is held is called Ciudad de Las Artesy y Las Ciencias. This place is very beautiful, and it is said to have the largest aquarium in Europe (aquariums in many places claim this...), as well as a science and technology museum and an IMAX theater. Take bus No. 35 from City Hall Square and get off at Autovia al Saler, which will take about 20 minutes.

The building at the end is the ?gora where tennis matches are held.

City Hall Square and Post Office

Cathedral

The road in front of City Hall Square

Silk Exchange Market (La Lonja), this The place is very old and has been listed as a World Heritage Site.

At that time, the Valencian government was exposed as corrupt, so citizens began to demonstrate in the evening. The man in the back held a sign that read "Cómo se puede votar un ladrón (How can you vote for a thief)". I have to say Spanish people really love parades.

Some tips:

1. When you come to Valencia, you must try the famous drink Horchata, which is very delicious. Usually there are vendors selling it on the streets in the city, and a large cup of Horchata costs 2.5 euros. Another drink is called "Agua de Valencia", which is a cocktail made with red wine, gin, vodka and orange juice. You won't feel it when you drink it, but it has a strong stamina, so be careful.

2. When spring arrives in mid-March, Valencia will hold the world-famous Fallas festival "Las Fallas". The locals will make large paper puppets to welcome the arrival of spring. Citizens and tourists from all over the city will choose their favorite paper puppet within a week, and the first-place paper puppet will be collected in the local Museo de las Fallas (Museo de las Fallas) after the festival (in the city hall) The square can be reached by bus No. 15), and all other paper puppets will be burned in Queen's Square on the evening of the last day of the festival (usually a Sunday). Since this festival is very famous, students who want to visit must book a place in advance (usually at least a month), otherwise it is impossible to get a reservation. And each hotel will have different levels of price increases, so everyone should be mentally prepared.

End of Valencia. Because I haven’t played this city seriously, I have decided to revisit this city during the 5.1 holiday, so I will update it again then.

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Granada

Granada is located The Andalucía region in southern Spain was the last stop of Spain's "Reconquista" movement that ended at the end of the 15th century (Reconquista, also known as the Restoration Movement, a war between the Spanish and the Arab invaders). The city served as a bastion of Arab resistance during the Reconquista nearly 800 years ago. In 1492, the Spanish Catholic Kings (Reyes Católicos) finally recovered it and achieved a great victory in the Restoration Movement. Therefore, this city can be said to be very Arab in temperament, and the world-famous Alhambra adds a strong touch of Arabian style to the city.

People say that weather is an important factor affecting travel, and this is very true. Because it was raining heavily when my friends and I arrived in Andalusia in early January this year, the whole trip was not very pleasant. The so-called world-famous Alhambra Palace, to us, is just like any other attraction under the rain. However, in summer you can imagine the beautiful scenery of the green trees surrounding the Alhambra Palace, which is still very outstanding in comparison.

The weather was very bad when we first arrived in Granada. A street.