Porto, Bilbao and Castro Urdiales | Western Europe Vlog Episode 2 | Seabourn Cruises
Explore Porto’s Fado history, explore Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, and the coastal beauty of Castro Urdiales.
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Welcome to Episode 2 of our Western Europe Vlog series.
In this episode, we explore Porto, Bilbao, and Castro Urdiales on an unforgettable journey through culture, music, and coastal beauty. In Porto, we savored delicious tapas and experienced an intimate Fado performance – its soulful melodies capturing Portugal’s heart. We wandered historic riverside Douro, and soaked in the city’s timeless charm. In northern Spain, we returned to Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, then made a scenic visit to Castro Urdiales, where a seaside church, and history completed our adventure.
In this series (an 11-nt cruise from Portugal to Amsterdam, with pre-cruise exploration of Madrid and Sintra, and post-cruise tour of Amsterdam), we visit:
Madrid & Sintra
We enjoyed our pre-stay exploring Madrid’s Royal Palace and the Botanical Garden, ending with churros con chocolate at the iconic Chocolatería San Ginés. From Lisbon, we visited the stunning National Palace of Pena in Sintra—an unforgettable start before our cruise.
Porto
We spend a day in Porto, savoring flavorful tapas and being captivated by the soulful rhythms of traditional fado music.
Bilbao
We spend a day in Bilbao with a scenic trip to coastal Castro Urdiales and admiring the stunning Gothic architecture of the Church of Santa María de la Asunción.
St Malo
We spend a day in St. Malo visiting the iconic Mont Saint-Michel, marveling at its medieval architecture rising dramatically from the tidal waters.
Cherbourg
We spend a day in Cherbourg, strolling the grounds of Revaltes Castle and exploring the Maritime Museum, discovering the region’s rich history and stunning coastal heritage.
Rouen
While in Rouen, we take a trip to the Palace of Versailles, marveling at its opulent halls, grand gardens, and the timeless elegance of this iconic royal residence.
Bruge
We spend a day in Bruges wandering on our own, savoring delicious waffles and exploring a quaint chocolate shop, soaking in the city’s charming canals and medieval streets.
Amsterdam
We spend a couple of days in Amsterdam, strolling the vibrant flower market and exploring the Rijksmuseum, immersing ourselves in the city’s art, culture, and colorful charm.
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00:00 Start
03:06 Sail Away
06:00 Porto
08:50 Fado
12:21 Bilbao
14:07 Guggenheim Museum
17:06 Castro Urdiales
5 Comments
Good morning Bob. Thanks for showing us places these we just visited and others that we did not. Always excellent video editing 😊
Hi Bob and Holly. Thanks for a great video that brought back memories of our motorcycle tour of Spain and Portugal back in 2007. When we visited the Guggenheim there was a huge, puppy-shaped floral display on the upper terrace. Is it still there?
What a beautiful part of the world! I particularly liked Bilbao and would like to go😍
Great vlog once again. Looking forward to Porto in April and Bilbao brought back some great memories 😀
that bridge most likely has A steel grid deck. that's what that sound is when vehicles go over A bridge with that type of deck.