Bilbao it is one of those cities that are generally left a little aside when it comes to Spain, there are other destinations that monopolize attention: Madrid, Barcelona or even Seville, just to name a few. It will be that I have always had a soft spot for what is outside the frame, boh, it will be that, the fact is that the strange thought of Bilbao wandered around for a while in my head, until I decided to listen to it and I discovered a beautiful city.
Big enough not to resemble a metropolis, Bilbao makes you feel immediately at home and welcomes you with its cheeky face from young university. I leave the list of the unmissable to the guides because here I want to talk to you about what in my opinion is the gem of a city that may also have the reputation of being tough, but that actually knows how to envelop with an enthusiasm of those who cannot be found around at every corner.
I want to tell you about the kalimotxo: I discovered it while hanging around the You are Calles in the Casco Viejo, the old area; but let's go in order. The kalimotxo is 50% red wine e 50% coca cola or pepsi, it depends a little on the locals; it is offered in two sizes: small glass or large glass, and in any case the price is really ridiculous.
You drink atappetizer nibbling the famous pintxos.
I am not exaggerating if I say that i pintxos they are true works of art: snacks that reproduce in miniature the dishes of Basque cuisine, crowding the counters of the most popular taverns and attracting throngs of gluttons. Born as simple slices of bread accompanied by the most diverse dishes, they have stimulated the imagination of chefs and cooks who over time have done their utmost in the most unthinkable variations.
So… ir de pintxos! There nightlife This is how it begins in Bilbao, on the streets crowded with students, tourists and Basque citizens, in an explosive mix that alone is worth a visit to this city.
