Estadio San Mamés

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Bilbao's modern football stadium, home of local team Athletic Bilbao, overlooks the river to the west of the city centre. Opened in 2013, it has a capacity of 53,289 spectators – the largest in the Basque Country. It's within easy walking distance of the San Mamés metro station. There's a good cafe and pintxo bar on site.

Arrange stadium tours at the stadium's museum.


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