The places we go ourselves, for before or after your session. All within walking distance of the centre.
Speciality coffee, brunch done with care down to the last detail and an atmosphere that invites you to stay. Our favourite place to start the day or for a mid-afternoon break. Everything at Arvo conveys calm and good taste — from the crockery to the selection of seasonal beans.
Why we like itThey share our philosophy: doing things slowly, with care and without shortcuts. And it is a perfect walk from Arcadea.
A corner of Indautxu where every cup tells a different story. Alma works with rotating origins and a menu that changes with the seasons — coffee, brunch, toasts and pastries made with the same care. The space is bright and welcoming, perfect for sitting down without hurrying and enjoying a coffee made with real passion.
Why we like itWe love their philosophy: every origin is chosen with care and every cup is prepared as if it were the only one. That level of attention to detail feels very familiar to us.
The green lung of the Ensanche
Parque de Doña Casilda Iturrizar, 48009 Bilbao
Bilbao's most iconic park, a few minutes from Arcadea. Walks among century-old trees, a pond with ducks, fountains and benches to sit on and do nothing at all. Perfect before or after your session: arrive on foot, switch off and make that feeling of calm last longer.
Why we like itIt is our favourite walk after work. There is something about that park that makes you slow down, just what you need after a good massage.
A bird's-eye view of Bilbao
Monte Artxanda, 48015 Bilbao
Take the funicular from Plaza del Funicular and in three minutes you have the whole of Bilbao at your feet. At the top there are viewpoints, green space, walking routes and a quiet atmosphere that does not feel five minutes from the city centre. Ideal for clearing your head, breathing deeply and giving your body a little fresh air after a session.
Why we like itIt is our favourite quick escape. Going up on the funicular is an experience in itself, and the views from the top are the best reminder of how beautiful this city is.
Contemporary art in an iconic building
Avenida Abandoibarra, 2, 48009 Bilbao
Visit websiteThe museum that transformed Bilbao. Beyond the exhibitions — which are always worth seeing — Frank Gehry's building itself is a sensory experience. Wandering through its titanium halls, losing yourself among the large-scale installations and stepping out onto the terrace by the estuary is one of those things that never gets old, however many times you do it.
Why we like itBecause art, like a good massage, takes you out of your own head for a while. We always recommend a visit to the Guggenheim as the perfect complement to a day of self-care.
Culture, leisure and wellbeing under one roof
Plaza Arriquíbar, 4, 48010 Bilbao
Visit websiteThe old wine warehouse, converted by Philippe Starck into one of the most unusual cultural centres in Europe. Exhibitions, cinema, a library, shops, restaurants and a rooftop swimming pool with a glass floor. A place where something interesting is always going on and where it is impossible to get bored.
Why we like itIt is our fallback plan: if you do not know what to do after your session, Azkuna Zentroa always has something on. And if you fancy rounding off the day, its rooftop pool is pure magic.
