Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park is the biggest green space in central Bilbao, built in 1907 on land donated by Casilda Iturrizar, a Spanish philanthropist. Its layout blends English-garden and French-garden styles: paths among mature trees, a botanical garden, ponds with ducks/swans/geese, fountains, a pergola, and children’s play areas. The Fine Arts Museum is situated on one edge of the park, and there’s a stage area for live performances. Locals often call it 'Parque de los Patos' (Ducks Park), and it’s open all year, day and night.

Explore Wellington’s waterfront in your own kayak, or hire a pair of inline skates. The hire centre also features a 13-metre-high indoor climbing wall, designed for beginners as well as more experienced climbers.

Inaugurated in 1890, the Arriaga Theatre is a Neo-baroque opera house named after the Bilbao-born composer Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga, often referred to as the 'Spanish Mozart'. Inspired by the Paris Opera House, it became a key cultural venue in Bilbao. The original theatre burned down in 1914 and was rebuilt, reopening in 1919. Today, it hosts opera, ballet, classical concerts, and theatre productions. Guided tours give a behind-the-scenes look at the staircases, Royal Box, and costume collection.

Tegenungan Waterfall, also called Blangsinga, is about 30 minutes from Ubud and pretty easy to reach. It’s one of the more popular waterfalls in Bali, so don’t expect it to be quiet—but the flow is strong, the jungle backdrop is dense, and you can wade in the pool at the bottom. Go early if you want to avoid the tour groups.