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Bilbao
Alone

A solo travel guide for women 50 and over
By Jennifer Brandt

A compact city where the walk between bars is half the pleasure.

$6.99 ebook

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Kindle ebook · Updated Q4 2026

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Where you might stay

  • BudgetCasual Gurea Bilbaoinside the Old Town, away from noise
  • Mid-rangeHotel Mirócalm setting near the Guggenheim

Two places to eat alone

  • Gure TokiStand at the counter; no booking needed.
  • El GloboStand at the counter or ask for a stool.

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Inside the guide

  • Planning Your Escape
  • The Solo Woman’s Bilbao
  • Where to Stay
  • Neighborhood by Neighborhood (Auzoz Auzo)
  • Days in Bilbao
  • At the Bar Counter: Basque Identity, ETA, Athletic and La Pasionaria
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  • Bilbao Awaits
  • A City Shaped by History
  • Planning Your Escape
  • The Solo Woman’s Bilbao
  • Where to Stay
  • Neighborhood by Neighborhood (Auzoz Auzo)
  • Days in Bilbao
  • At the Bar Counter: Basque Identity, ETA, Athletic and La Pasionaria
  • Art, Culture & Creativity
  • The Pleasures of the Table
  • Evening & After Dark
  • Retail Therapy
  • Beyond the City: Day Trips
  • Practical Matters

BUY THE GUIDE

Bilbao Alone

A compact city where the walk between bars is half the pleasure.

$6.99 ebook

Buy on Amazon, $6.99

Kindle ebook · Updated Q4 2026

Opens on Amazon · Read on Kindle or the free Kindle app

THE GUIDE + YOUR OWN PLANS

Ready to settle your plans?

A map of 23 numbered places, and three bases to weigh: Casco Viejo, Indautxu and Bilbao La Vieja.

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Do I need the kit as well?

No. The guide stands on its own. The kit is a separate, optional pack of decisions, day plans and a booking list. Read the free 3-page sample to see whether it suits the way you plan.

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