Once a wine warehouse, Azkuna Zentroa is now one of Bilbao’s main cultural spaces. Inside you’ll find cinemas, galleries, a library, a gym, and even a rooftop swimming pool with a glass floor you can look up through from the atrium below. Philippe Starck, a French industrial architect, redesigned the building, adding 43 columns, each with a unique style, and open spaces that make the building an attraction in its own right. The venue’s programme ranges from art exhibitions and talks to film screenings and concerts.

Donostia sits between hills around La Concha Bay, with Belle Époque architecture, famous restaurants, and a seaside vibe that makes it a killer day out. The Old Town (Parte Vieja) is your pintxo ground zero with narrow streets, tiny bars, and lots to try. East of there is the Gros neighbourhood with Zurriola Beach: waves, surf shops, and a youthful crowd. Across the bay are the more sheltered beaches La Concha and Ondarreta; Ondarreta borders the Antiguo neighbourhood, which feels quieter, leafier, with classic mansions, gardens, and a calm place to stroll.

All the cultural relics excavated from the Three Gorges area and other historical collections of the original city museum are housed here. With high-tech facilities, the museum vividly displays the geologic features, species, changes in local culture and customs, as well as models of the massive Three Gorges Dam Project.

Pomorie, located 22 kilometres from Burgas, is a charming coastal town known for its therapeutic mud and mineral waters. Key attractions include the Salt Museum, where you can learn about traditional salt production, and the Thracian Beehive Tomb — a unique ancient mausoleum from 2nd–3rd century AD. The town also features the serene Saint George Monastery, the picturesque Lake Pomorie, and an aqua park for some family fun. With its rich history, archaeological sites, and relaxing spa options, Pomorie makes for a rewarding day trip.