Opportunity Areas - Invest in Bilbao

Bilbao´s future thriving spaces

Find out more about upcoming redevelopments that will transform Bilbao into a smart city of knowledge. The local investments office organises free personalised visits so you can learn about ongoing or future projects. They’ll also create a tailor-made itinerary, focusing on projects of particular interest to your business.

The Island

 Z-Island

High-Speed Train Station

 Abando

Punta Zorroza

 Punta-Zorroza

 ZORROTZAURRE ISLAND

The latest major urban expansion in Bilbao, this regeneration project will transform an old industrial peninsula into a dynamic innovative island. With a masterplan designed by the prestigious Zaha Hadid, more than 800.000 m2 will be revived, creating vibrant new spaces for business and leisure.
PORT
25 minutes

OPEN CRUISER

15 minutes

TECHNOLOGY PARK

15 minutes

AIRPORT

15 minutes

The Island is located in the heart of Bilbao and well connected to the rest of the city through 5 mobile bridges and walkways. Bilbao Airport is within 15 minutes’ drive and the Abando High Speed Train Station will be directly reachable using the electric tramway.

PORT
25 minutes

OPEN CRUISER

15 minutes

TECHNOLOGY PARK

15 minutes

AIRPORT

15 minutes

Meeting key sustainability criteria, Zorrotzaurre will provide a stylish new neighbourhood for Bilbao. Well connected with the rest of the city, it will provide accessible housing, business premises, social and cultural facilities, and large spaces for leisure activities.

SUSTAINABLE ISLAND

INNOVATIVE ISLAND

KNOWLEDGE ISLAND

LIVING
ISLAND

SUSTAINABLE ISLAND

INNOVATIVE ISLAND

KNOWLEDGE ISLAND

LIVING
ISLAND

 A SUSTAINABLE ISLAND

Zorrotzaurre Island will be a beacon of sustainability: an island committed to conserving the environment, where preserving the surroundings is essential.

AN INNOVATIVE ISLAND

The city plans to attract diverse businesses to Zorrotzaurre through strategically promoting key sectors, meeting the region’s strategic goals as an international hub for innovation.

 A KNOWLEDGE ISLAND

Keen to become a shining example of higher education, Bilbao has developed a complete knowledge ecosystem. This draws together public and private universities and higher education centres on the Island.

A LIVING ISLAND

Not just a place for economic prosperity, the Island of Zorratzaurre will provide mixed-use dwellings, where personal and professional lives can co-exist.

 HIGH-SPEED TRAIN SERVICES

A €720 million infrastructure investment from the Abando Master Plan will bring high-speed rail to the centre of Bilbao by 2023. A welcome boost to the economy, burying the existing track will generate additional opportunity space of 100.000 m2.

 PUNTA ZORROZA

A new place to meet up, do business, or simply enjoy the city. Punta Zorroza will rejuvenate residential areas, creating a contemporary urban development with modern business and housing initiatives.

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