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The leading port for the Atlantic route, Port of Bilbao, will host the 23^rd edition of the conference.

Andima Ormaetxe, Director for Operations, Commercial, Logistics and Strategy at the Port of Bilbao further commented “We as a port are very much looking forward to welcoming both speakers and delegates to Bilbao in 2025. As a multimodal port on the Atlantic Arc with more than 700 years of history; sustainability is at the core of our values, as we work to create an environmentally and socially responsible port of the future. We are pleased to be working with the Coastlink Conference to host the 2025 event…”.

The Port of Bilbao’s facilities are located across 400 hectares of land and offer multiple specialised terminals for both cargoes and traffics including break-bulk and container, in addition to liquid and solid bulks.

Multimodal connections offer a key link with the main Spanish and European roadway and railway networks, producing a smooth and direct freight movement route, for both a fast and sustainable supply chain link.

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The venue for Coastlink 2025 will be the fascinating Itsasmuseum, the maritime museum in the centre of Bilbao.

The museum offers a unique setting on a historic site, just a few minutes from the dynamic Bilbao city centre. It even has its own dock which will feature in Coastlink’s Port Tour.

Itsasmuseum Bilbao tells the story of the maritime culture of Bilbao and Bizkaia and reflects the close relationship of its people with the sea, which has forged a unique identity and traditions.

Itsasmuseum works for the conservation and dissemination of the maritime heritage of Bilbao and Bizkaia. Located in the old Euskalduna shipyards, it forms part of the Abandoibarra promenade, next to the Guggenheim and the Euskalduna Palace.

The permanent exhibition is both inside and outside, with pieces of great heritage and historical value such as the Euskalduna Shipyard docks, with over 150 years of history, the Carola crane, contemporary art pieces and other maritime and industrial objects.

The crane is a local landmark and was once used in shipbuilding at the Astilleros Euskalduna shipyard. It was built locally in 1957, is 60m tall and weighs 30 tons. In its day it was the most powerful crane built in Spain, and the first installed in Bilbao to handle prefabrication and block assembly work on slipways. It’s named after Carola who was a young woman and crossed the river every day on her way to work.

Other attractions just a few minutes’ walk away from the maritime museum include the Guggenheim Museum, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, the Sala Rekalde gallery and the Azkuna Zentroa cultural centre. A stroll along the river will take delegates to the original Old Town, which is still the nerve center of Bilbao.

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Catalonia Gran Via Bilbao

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The Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao is a hotel opened in 2021, located on a historic avenue in Bilbao, opposite Doña Casilda Park and near attractions like the Guggenheim Museum and Euskalduna Palace. It features a contemporary design that honors the city’s industrial past, with over 100 rooms, some with terraces. Guests can enjoy pintxos at the Gastrobar, a rooftop pool, an interior garden, and a full spa. The hotel also has a 24-hour gym and event rooms for conferences and celebrations, along with parking that includes EV chargers. Its location in the Ensanche de Abando offers easy access to shops, bars, and public transport, making it ideal for both tourists and business travelers.

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Hotel The Artist Bilbao

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The Artist Hotel is a window into the past, present, and future of the city, a direct balcony to Bilbao’s artistic district, right in front of the Guggenheim. The Artist is a design space with a contemporary concept created by the architectural studio of Javier Mariscal and Fernando Salas. A favorite destination for lovers of culture, gastronomy, and luxury.

In addition to its stylish rooms and suites, the hotel offers a diverse culinary experience with its high-end restaurant, Olio, The Gallery, a modern bistro for any occasion, and its elegant Secret Lobby Bar Sixty One, where the finest cocktails are served, and the nights come alive with live jazz sessions.

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