POST-CONFERENCE EVENTS

Discover the region of Bizkaia in an amazing way, visiting some of its most iconic landmarks.

Places:
25
Duration:
10:45 – 12:00
Meeting point:
Pío Baroja Plaza, 1, Bilbao. How to get there

Bilbao as you’ve never seen it: the city from its very heart.

Want to discover the soul of Bilbao? Step on board and sail along the River Nervión, the waterway that shaped the city’s past and its modern identity. There’s no better way to explore Bilbao than by following the river that runs through it.

Places:
30
Duration:
9:00 – 13:00
Meeting point:
Euskalduna Bilbao. How to get there

Discover the essence of Bizkaia on a journey that transports you into the past.
Be amazed by the magic of La Encartada Fabrika‑Museoa in Balmaseda. This original 19th‑century mill is preserved exactly as it once operated, — with its machinery and equipment intact and in their original positions. As one of the world’s most complete collections of historic textile technology, it allows visitors to experience the authentic sights, sounds, and even smells of a working mill from that era. Continue your route at the Basque Mining Museum in Gallarta. Here you can explore the land’s major iron deposits, learn about the demanding work of miners and metalworkers, and trace the evolution of mining techniques and industrial technology up to the present day. See how the landscapes, tools, and stories that shaped our mining heritage come to life. Two distinct museums, woven by wool and forged in iron, that together define the resilient soul of the Basque identity.

Places:
30
Duration:
10:00 – 18:00
Meeting point:
Euskalduna Bilbao. How to get there

Discover two essential expressions of Bizkaia’s heritage with a combined visit to the Txakolin Museum–Txakolingunea in Bakio and the Arrantzaleen Museoa in Bermeo. Begin by exploring the history, evolution, and production of txakoli, learning how this unique wine has shaped local identity. Then continue to Bermeo’s historic Ercilla Tower, where the Arrantzaleen Museoa offers an engaging look into the traditions, daily life, and maritime culture of Basque fishing communities through its exhibitions, guided visits, and activities.