Bilbao, Spain

Located in Basque country in the north-central part of Spain, Bilbao is a city that's vibrant and culturally dynamic. Wedged between the green hills of the Vizcaya, it's home to Frank Gehry's iconic Guggenheim Museum, incredible tapas bars, numerous historic bridges, castles and catherdrals. About an hour's drive away is the heart of the Rioja wine region, home to some of Spain's premier wineries.