Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park : info and guided tour

Overview of Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park

Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park is the large city park in Bilbao’s Abando district, at Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Biscay. Located near the city center, it offers a wide walking area that is highly valued for its greenery, pathways, and rest areas, set within a dense urban environment.

The park takes its name from Casilda Iturrizar, the Bilbao benefactor who created this public garden. Designed as a place of relaxation for local residents, it has become one of the city’s best-known parks. Its appeal lies both in its historical significance and its central location in Bilbao.

Here you will find the typical features of a well-kept urban park: lawns, ornamental trees, shaded paths, and water features that shape the walking route. Together, they create a peaceful atmosphere, with a landscape designed for strolling and quiet contemplation, in contrast with the busy surrounding neighborhood.

Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park is famous for being a green lung in the heart of Bilbao and for its proximity to several cultural and urban facilities in the Abando area. It is an iconic place to see the calmer side of the city, combining landscaped heritage with everyday urban life.

Discover Bilbao with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the park’s history, the origin of its name, and its role in Bilbao’s urban development. They can also draw attention to details of the landscape, the layout of the spaces, and the connection between this city garden and its neighborhood, for a more insightful visit.