Good food
Good dancing &
Good times!
Our event
Over several days, the marathon brings together dancers from around the world, creating an atmosphere of shared passion in our colorful corner of Bilbao, in the Basque Country, famous for its food and wine. Here, participants, surrounded by couples who share their love and dedication to tango, can enjoy social dancing day and night in the captivating halls of the historic Palacio Oriol.
Don't forget to register early and reserve your room at the Palacio Oriol Hotel, so you can sleep right where you dance!
We'll have live music with the Guerrero-Capitano duo playing two sets during the marathon, and Leonel Capitano will be teaching his unique and practical musicianship classes throughout the event.
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Location
We have a luxury venue to dance at this tango marathon in Bilbao!
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URH Palacio de Oriol, in the town of Santurtzi, in Bilbao. Dance and sleep in a renovated 1906 palace converted into a hotel, declared a Historic Monument.
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Dance in a spectacular ballroom with large windows overlooking the Bilbao Estuary and the Santurce fishing port. We've installed a 200 square meter wooden dance floor to keep your feet protected.
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We'll open the hotel terraces to enjoy, chat, eat, and continue dancing in the summer sun.
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The center of Santurce is a 5-minute walk away, and the center of Portugalete and the historic Bizkaia Hanging Bridge are a 10-minute walk away. Visitors can try the typical Basque pintxos or enjoy a delicious daily menu at a variety of nearby restaurants.
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Public Transportation: The Peñota metro station is a 6-minute walk away, and the Peñota train station is a 2-minute walk away, taking you to the center of Bilbao. Bilbao Airport is 25 minutes away , and Santander Airport is 1 hour away.
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If you have a motorhome or van, or are coming by car, you can park safely in the public parking spaces on the street below the hotel.
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URH Oriol Palace
Cristobal de Murrieta Hiribidea, 27, 48980 Santurtzi, Vizcaya 6
Meet the DJs
Music is the soul of the Bilbao Tango Marathon. We have experienced DJs who can keep the tango party going at full speed. Each one has their own style and will add their own touch to each milonga.
Roberto Chas
(Argentina/Madrid)
Carmen Villafuerte
(Seville)
Ginette Montenegro
(Argentina)
Manuel Rosales
(Granada)
El Jaak
(Belgium)
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Christina Gómez
(London/Bilbao)
Live Music
Duo Guerrero-Capitano will be playing some very danceable sets for us on Friday and Saturday nights.
Agustín Guerrero on piano and Leonel Capitano on bandoneon and vocals. They are two top-notch musicians pursuing their diverse tango and non-tango projects, and they have teamed up to combine their years of experience to create a new album of their own interpretations of popular tangos, "Noches Largas".
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Event program
Program
Thursday 11th
Doors open: 5:00 p.m.
Welcome Milonga: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM DJ Christina Gómez
Night milonga: 10:30 PM - 2:00 AM DJ Manuel Rosales
Program
Friday 12
Milonga Morning: 12.00 - 2.30 pm DJ Roberto Chas
Milonga Afternoon: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm DJ Carmen Villafuerte
Milonga Night: 10:30 pm - 3:00 pm DJ Ginette Montenegro
Program
Saturday 13th
Musicality class with Leonel Capitano: 11:00 - 12:00 am
Morning Milonga on the Terrace: 12:00 - 14:30 pm DJ Manuel Rosales
Musicality Class with Leonel Capitano: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Milonga Afternoon: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. DJ El Jaak
Milonga Night with live music by Duo Guerrero-Capitano:
10:30 PM - 4:00 AM DJ Carmen Villafuerte
PROGRAM
Sunday 14th
Musicality class with Leonel Capitano : 11:00 - 12:00 am
Milonga Tomorrow on the Terrace: 12:00 - 2:30 pm DJ El Jaak
Musicality Class with Leonel Capitano: 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Farewell Milonga: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. DJ Ginette Montenegro
Milonga After-Party: 8:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. DJ Roberto Chas
Prices & Registration
MILONGAS & CLASSES: Check out the milongas/class packages we offer below. Individual milongas and classes are also available. When you're ready, click "register" to begin the process.
HOTEL PALACIO ORIOL: You can also book a room at the hotel through us, and we'll take care of the reservation. You can choose between a shared room or a single room. If you'd like to share a room but don't have a roommate yet, we can also put you on a waiting list to find someone to share a room with (if this is your case, please email us first at queridotangobilbao@gmail.com). Check out the options below and, when you're ready, click "register" to begin the process.
PACKS MILONGAS
PACK MARATHON = 150 EUR
Includes all milongas from Thursday to Sunday.
PACK WEEKEND = 110 EUR
Includes all milongas from Friday night to Sunday.
PACK MARATHON & CLASSES = 230 EUR
Includes all milongas from Thursday to Sunday and 4 musicality classes with Leonel Capitano
PACK WEEKEND & CLASSES = 190 EUR
Includes all milongas from Friday to Sunday and 4 classes with Leonel Capitano
HOTEL OPTIONS
(Prices per night for a minimum of two nights at the Palacio Oriol. Price per night for a minimum of two nights in the Palacio Oriol )
HOTEL ROOM ONLY = €105
(Room for one or two with no meals)
HOTEL WITH BREAKFAST
Room for one = €117
Room for two = €129
HOTEL WITH HALF BOARD
(breakfast and dinner)
Room for one = €132
Room for two = €164
INDIVIDUAL MILONGAS
WELCOME MILONGA THURSDAY = 15 EUR
MILONGA THURSDAY EVENING = 20 EUR
MILONGA FRIDAY MORNING = 10 EUR
MILONGA FRIDAY AFTERNOON = 15 EUR
MILONGA FRIDAY NIGHT WITH LIVE MUSIC = 30 EUR
MILONGA SATURDAY MORNING = 10 EUR
MILONGA SATURDAY AFTERNOON = 15 EUR
MILONGA SATURDAY EVENING WITH LIVE MUSIC = 30 EUR
MILONGA SUNDAY MORNING = 10 EUR
MILONGA SUNDAY FAREWELL PARTY = 15 EUR
MILONGA SUNDAY AFTER PARTY = 10 EUR
Musicality classes with Leonel Capitano
1 CLASS = 25 EUR
PACK 2 CLASSES = 40 EUR
PACK 3 CLASSES = 60 EUR
PACK 4 CLASSES = 80 EUR
QUESTIONS?
If you encounter any issues with the registration/payment process or have any questions, we're here to help. Fill out the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Accommodation at
Palacio Oriol
Participants in Bilbao Tango Marathon 2025 can stay at a special rate at the iconic Hotel URH Palacio Oriol, the event's main venue. This offer is valid for stays of two nights or more, with the option of room only, breakfast included, or half-board (breakfast + dinner). Choose a package of two, three or four nights. Rooms are available for one, two or three people from 54€ per person per night.
HOW TO BOOK?
Reservations for the hotel are only available by choosing one of our hotel packages. We'll arrange everything and will call you to confirm the details.
More information about the hotel can be found on the hotel website or by calling the hotel directly: 📞 +34 944 93 41 40
⚠️ Important:
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Half-board service includes breakfast and dinner.
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The hotel cafeteria will be open from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM, serving drinks and tapas.
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In the surrounding area you will also find many bars and restaurants with varied menus.
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If you'd like to have lunch at the hotel, you can add it as an optional extra: €24 per person if you book in advance (by calling the hotel). €30 per person directly at the hotel restaurant.
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There are other accommodation options in the Santurtzi and Portugalete neighborhoods, ranging from low-cost to luxury hotels and shared apartments.
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There are plenty of options for eating breakfast, lunch and dinner in the local area close to Palacio Oriol.
Other accommodation options
The Palacio Oriol is located between the towns of Santurtzi and Portugalete—two very unique and beautiful corners of Bilbao. The hotel is a five-minute walk from the Peñota metro station and a one-minute walk from the Peñota train station. Kabiezes, Santurtzi, and Portugalete metro stations are also within a 20-minute walk.
It's a busy area, full of restaurants, bars, and other accommodation options.
Other options in Santurtzi
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Pensión Iruña (Guesthouse): Tel. +34 944 610 601 | www.pensioniruna.com
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Pensión Barlovento (Guesthouse): Tel. +34 944 612 084 | www.pensionbarlovento.com
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Pensión El Puerto (Guesthouse): Tel. +34 946 034 758
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Pensión Las Viñas (Guesthouse): Tel. *34 944 935 656 | www.pensionlasvinas.wixsite.com/pension
Other options in Portugalete
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Pensión Norte (Guesthouse): Tel. +34 944 830 970
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Pensión Buenavista (Guesthouse): Tel. +34 944 044 644 / +34 661 885 848
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Pensión Santa María (Guesthouse): Tel. +34 944 722 489
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Apartamentos Metro Pasarela (Apartments): Tel. +34 944 725 794
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Apartamentos El Mirador (Apartments): Tel. +34 695 705 600
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Apartamentos ROS (Apartments): Tel. +34 696 910 659
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Albergue Bide Ona (Hostal) Tel. 946 038 630
You can also check out the available options on Booking.com and AirBnB
