Timeline
15:16
Grab a coffee and settle in at ARVO Coffee & Plants. It is the perfect quiet spot to start the day before the crowds arrive.
16:16
Walk 13 minutes east to Puppy. This 12-meter high West Highland terrier by Jeff Koons is the most famous symbol of modern Bilbao. Arrive before the golden light hits to find a good angle.
17:16
Watch the golden light hit the flowers on the sculpture. The sun sets toward the WSW, illuminating the west-facing side of the terrier beautifully.
17:46
End the walk at Basquery, a brewpub just 14 minutes from Puppy. Enjoy a pint and a bistro dish with a view of the brewery.
Local tip
ARVO Coffee & Plants closes at 16:00 on weekdays and 15:30 on Sundays. Make sure to visit before then. Basquery is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on weekends.
Check before you go
- ARVO Coffee & Plants: Mo-Sa 08:30-16:00; Su 09:00-15:30
- Basquery: Mo-We 08:30-16:00; Th 08:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 08:30-23:00; Su 09:30-16:00
Worth knowing
- Basquery is open at 17:46 only on Th, Fr, Sa
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