Bilbao's Giant Puppy: The World's Largest Flower-Covered Sculpture Guards the Guggenheim

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Bilbao blends avant-garde art with eerie Halloween vibes. Kick off at the Guggenheim Museum, where Jeff Koons' 43-ft Puppy—cloaked in 38,000 mum flowers—looms like a colossal, blooming beast. Wander its titanium curves at dusk for shadowy thrills.

Stroll Casco Viejo's medieval alleys, lit by jack-o'-lanterns. Hunt pintxos at bars like Victor Montes: spider-shaped croquettes or blood-red gazpacho shots. Join ghost tours uncovering Basque witch lore in the Seven Streets district.

For families, hit Irala's library on Oct 26 for "Kalabaza Higikorrak" pumpkin crafts (5-11 yrs). Adults: Book Mistery Bilbao's immersive dinner show—magic, drag, and horror dances in a haunted cabaret (reservations essential).

Cross Vizcaya Bridge at twilight; its gondola sways like a spectral ferry. End with pub crawls in Abando, toasting in costumes amid reggaeton beats. Bilbao's Nervión glows orange—perfect for All Hallows' haunt.

Post by Belinda S.G | Oct 11, 2025