One of northern Spain's major cities, Bilbao is an ideal starting point for an onward journey into Spain, with first-class road and rail connections emanating from the port. Ferries provide convenient access to the port from Portsmouth in the south of England, with crossings of 36 hours.
There are excellent road connections to the rest of Spain and continental Europe, journeys to Pamplona take 2hr, Zaragoza 3hr, Madrid 4hr, Barcelona 6r, Bordeaux in France 4hr, Paris 10hr and Milan in Italy 12hr.
There are also rail connections with the entire Iberian Peninsula and the rest of Europe, besides direct connections with the main Spanish cities.
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The port of Bilbao is situated inside a metropolitan area of 1 million inhabitants, while there are 16 million within a 400km radius, with convenient sea crossings from Portsmouth available. By travelling from Portsmouth to Bilboa you avoid the long drawn out drive through France.
Parking facilities at the port are available for both short and long-term durations, while those with disabilities will find designated areas for parking.
Website: http://www.bilbaoport.es
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