Just 10 minutes away from the city centre is the neighbourhood of Irala. This is one of the secret places in Bilbao that is noteworthy for its colourful houses built at the beginning of the 20th century. They are designed in an English style and are far different from the image of the more grey and avant-garde Bilbao. You’ll feel like you’re in London or even, when you find yourself on a hill, you can be reminded of the Victorian-style of San Francisco. The most picturesque ones are between Zuberoa Avenue and Baiona Street.
