The history of the Port of Bilbao is linked to the foundation of the city, in 1300 Bilbao became a city and was granted the control of the maritime traffic entering its estuary. Today, The Port is located 9 miles west of the city and the main facilities are located at Zierbena and Santurtzi, where I docked last week on board BF cruise Ferry "CAP FINISTERE". Today the Port is the Country's largest and the 4th busiest. In 1998 after the opening of the wonderful GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM a need for a new dock was needed to accommodate the increasing number of cruise ships visiting the city, this facility is known as the Getxo. Photos taken on the 18th of January.
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