Paseo del Arenal

This recreational area gets its name from the fact that it was formed years ago by mud flats that, over time, became dry land alongside the estuary. Many sailors reached the banks of this wharf, because of which San Nicolas de Bari (patron saint of sailors) hermitage was built. It was converted into a temple in 1940 and today is perhaps considered one of the best known churches in Bilbao. Along the banks of the estuary the "Kiosko de la Musica" stands out. It dates from 1942 and has been restored. Every Sunday morning the Municipal Band gives concerts for the pleasure of all those who come here to relax in this peaceful and festive space. Pebbled walkways, splendid banana and lime trees, bear witness to the many cultural activities organized in what has been converted into a beautiful and central point in Bilbao's fiestas. From here you can admire the Arriaga Theatre, the oldest in Bilbao.

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