EGO is Bilbao’s big, central sauna, tucked inside the galleries at Plaza Zabalburu (enter via the mall). The vibe is relaxed and masculine: a quiet start on weekday afternoons, then busier after work and late on weekends. In the bar area you’ll hear low-key pop and house; elsewhere it’s all steam, shadows, and cruising.
Expect a mixed age crowd, locals, business travelers, and guys in town for pintxos and play. The layout is easy to read: steam and dry heat up front, a long maze of cabins and darker zones in back. Staff keep the place orderly, towels moving, and the temperature just right.
Highlights
- Large footprint with Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, thermal showers
- Labyrinth with cabins, dark room, video room, glory holes, “hard” area
- Bar for breaks; free Wi-Fi; lockers and showers
- Open daily; afternoons are calmer, evenings and weekends are peak
- Central location near transit; discreet entrance via the shopping arcade
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