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Bilbao has changed a lot, but one thing we have done well is to fill the industrial greyness of yesteryear with green spaces. You don’t have to go far from San Mames <\/strong>to find a place where you can lower your heart rate and enjoy the surroundings. The area around “The Cathedral”<\/strong> is much more than football; it is a lung where modern architecture<\/strong> merges with trees that have been there for a lifetime. Strolling around here is definitely the best way to clear your mind before entering the stadium or after a walk through the centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strategy and relaxation: the ideal location for your visit <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people coming from abroad choose to stay near San Mames<\/strong><\/a> because of its good location: a stone’s throw from the metro and in a quiet environment. In fact, if you are planning a 2 day trip to Bilbao<\/strong><\/a>, these parks are a must to get away from so much concrete. Once you have made the decision to \u00a0buy tickets for the AC Museum<\/strong><\/a>, all you have to do is combine it with the peace and quiet of being surrounded by nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do\u00f1a Casilda Park: romanticism just a stone’s throw from the stadium <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have half an hour to spare, my advice is to go straight to Do\u00f1a Casilda Park<\/strong>, also known as“the duck park”.<\/strong> It has a late 19th century romantic air that makes you feel like you are in another era as you walk along its paths. If you are on a tight budget, a stroll around here is one of those 12 Cheap Plans in Bilbao<\/strong><\/a> that always go down well: outdoor art and free shade. If you really want to treat yourself, you can always take a look at the VIP Experiences at San Mames <\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to round off the day in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Misericordia: a refuge of century-old trees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

But if you are looking for real peace, La Misericordia Park<\/strong> is the place for you. It’s right next to the stadium but you feel like you’re miles away from the city. There are redwoods and palm trees <\/strong>that are imposing just to look at them and a much appreciated silence. It is curious how a garden created so long ago can still be the best refuge from modern-day hustle and bustle. From its benches, you can see San Mames<\/strong> peeping out from among the branches, a picture that perfectly sums up what Bilbao is like today: strong roots<\/strong> and an eye on the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panoramic views and routes along the river estuary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To round off the day, there’s nothing better than going down to the river estuary. If you follow the course of the water from Campo Volant\u00edn,<\/strong> you will see how the city opens up and offers a stroll that combines the best of nature with emblematic buildings. It is a route that is not tiring and takes you straight to points with incredible views, such as Etxebarria Park<\/strong> if you are up for climbing a little. In the end, that’s what it’s all about: mixing asphalt with nature and enjoying a city that is fortunately becoming greener and belongs to us.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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