Bilbao British Cemetery

Bilbao British Cemetery is a burial ground with 58 Commonwealth War Graves spread across a dedicated plot with markers and memorials. The site includes burials of service members from several nations arranged in organized sections.

The site was established in 1775 as a burial ground near the Biscay coast. It was moved to its present location in 1929 when urban growth and harbor expansion made the old site unsuitable.

The cemetery reflects the religious divisions that mattered to the international community through separate burial zones for Anglican and Catholic faiths. These distinct areas show how faith shaped the organization of the burial ground.

The cemetery is accessible by Euskotren train from Luchana to Sondika or by bus from central Bilbao. It is a quiet location that is straightforward to reach for a peaceful visit.

The cemetery holds burials of people from ten different countries, including Britain, Germany, the United States, Spain, France, Greece, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland. This diversity reveals how connected Bilbao was to the wider world.

Location: Bilbao

Inception: 1929

Operator: Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Website: https://cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/54334/BILBAO%20BRITISH%20CEMETERY

GPS coordinates: 43.29940,-2.91639

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:44