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Bilbao in Black is the gay leather and fetish Spring event not to be missed.
Bilbao in Black is the gay leather and fetish Spring event not to be missed. Every year, mid May, guys from Spain and beyond descend upon Bilbao for a weekend of fun.
- Visiting Bilbao? Stay close to all the bars and the city’s top attractions at the Hotel Tayko Bilbao, rated “Superb” by guests, offering river views in a historic building, circa 1924.
The Event
- Leather, rubber, boots, harnesses, sneakers, neoprene – just wear what turns you on and have a good time! Any age, any fetish – meet people with similar interests and enjoy with no fears or taboos.
The Schedule
- Events begin with a social meeting and dinner followed by a boat party on the Bilbao river. Saturday kicks off with a breakfast and tourist tour of Bilbao visiting the stunning Guggenheim Museum and ending with a fetish lunch!
- Parties continue late into the night with the official night party followed by the group photo shoot. Sunday, the final day ends with a farewell brunch.
Gay Bilbao
- Bilbao is a modern metropolitan city and has a vibrant gay scene. The majority of Bilbao’s gay venues are located within close proximity to each other in the areas known as Casco Viejo and Bilbao La Vieja or the San Francisco quarter (above the street San Frantzisko Kalea).
- The old town is full of bars and clubs. Saunas are a little bit further west. Bilbao is a very tolerant city and gay tourists receive a warm welcome.
- Bilbao is home to two busy Saunas, Sauna Ego, open from Thursday to Sunday and Sauna Element, open daily.
- Weekends in Bilbao are very gay and very busy as it is the epicentre for gay life in the entire northwest of Spain.
Where to stay?
The following hotels are all close to the gay bars:
Hotel Meliá, NH Collection Villa de Bilbao, Hotel Conde Duque, Baps Apartments.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
The Sercotel Coliseo hotel is located
in Bilbao’s former opera house
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The gay scene centers around the Casco Viejo near the historic “seven streets” of the old city center, and the area between the river and San Frantzisko Kalea (Calle de San Francisco). All points area easily walkable, one from another.
Leizaola Lehendakariaren Kalea, 29, 48001 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
The Meliá
is set 300 m from the Guggenheim Museum and features design inspired by sculptor Eduardo Chillida. It offers a heated outdoor swimming pool, award-winning restaurant and a gym.Each luxurious room at the Bilbao has flat-screen TV and a pillow menu. Bathrooms have stylish marble floors with their own adjustable heating system.
Don Diego López Haroko Kale Nagusia 87,48009 Bilbo,Bizkaia, Spain
This
hotel is in the heart of , by the San Mamés and the Euskalduna Palace. It offers free Wi-Fi, and guests can enjoy free access to a fitness centre.Rooms at the NH Collection Villa de Bilbao are
and well-equipped, with air conditioning and satellite TV. There is underfloor heating and elegant décor, including modern artworks.Calle Bidebarrieta Kalea 2,48005 Bilbao,Bizkaia, Spain
Set in an impressive 19th-century building, this modern hotel is situated 200 m from the Santiago Cathedral in Bilbao.
Featuring a chic design, the rooms at Arana Bilbao come with air conditioning and a minibar. and flat-screen TV. Some rooms also have a balcony.The private bathroom includes a hydromassage shower. Free WiFi is provided.
Campo Volantín, 22,48007 Bilbao,Spain
Set overlooking the
on the Nervión, this city-centre hotel is 750 m from Bilbao’s world-famous Guggenheim Museum. offers a restaurant and a cocktail . Guests have free access to the fitness centre and sauna. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.The modern rooms feature a Smart TV with screen mirroring and central heating and air conditioning. A coffee maker is available upon request. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries, magnifying mirror, bath or shower, and hairdryer.
Calle Belosticalle, 5, 48005 Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain
The apartment with a patio and city views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Close to all the bars and restaurants.
Barrenkale, 11, 48005 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
The apartment has 1 bedroom, a living room with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower & a balcony with city views
Maiatzaren Biko Kalea, 8, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
Set in Bilbao, 700 m from Arriaga Theatre, and offers 2 bedrooms, a living room, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher & washing machine, 2 bathrooms with a bath. a terrace, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk
Pilota Kalea 8,48005 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
Longtime gay favorite locals’ bar on two levels; more relaxed upstairs.
Barrenkale 4,48005 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
Gay neighborhood bar, DJs & theme parties.
Barrenkale, 4, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbo, Bizkaia
Popular gay place. Nice atmosphere, good spanish music to dance. Very nice waiters
Barrenkale, 13, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbo, Bizkaia
Popular gay bar can be lots of fun
Bailén Kalea 10, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain,
Popular weekend dance club, gay/straight mix with an industrial vibe
Calle de la Torre 1, 48005 Bilbao,
Great Taverna in the old town. Very welcoming with a great selection of drinks and friendly service! Very gay-friendly and the cheesecake is amazing!
Hernani Kalea 10, 48003 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain,
Gay music bar, DJ, drag shows and theme parties.
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