Portsmouth to Bilbao with P&O Ferries

The Pride of Bilbao sails every three days at approximately 9.15 pm cruising for 2 nights.

Whilst cruising you have time to enjoy the full range of events and activities that P&O have on offer before your arrival in Northern Spain.

The holiday begins the moment you board the ship; live entertainment, duty paid shopping, cinema, games, bars, casino, cafes, restaurants and children’s entertainers; all provided to make your journey as pleasant and as relaxing as ever.

Car: When you arrive in Bilbao, at the small port town of Santurzi, you will have the whole of Spain laid out before you waiting to be explored. Take the A8 to connect with the E5 for Madrid and the South or the E804 for Zaragoza and Barcelona. Alternatively head west along the stunning and undeveloped northern coast and the incredible Picos de Europa National Park.

Rail: From Estación de la Concordia de Bilbao you can access Spain and Portugal’s entire rail network, from the dramatic mountain ranges of the Pyrenees to the heady coastal resorts of the South.

Check out our destinations page for loads of things to see and do in Northern Spain

Driving a vehicle on the continent

When driving in Europe you are required to carry the following items:

Driving licence

Insurance documents

First aid kit

Security Triangle

Two fluorescent vests accessible without leaving the car