Basque Personality's Travel Recommendations Spark Local Debate at FestVal

VITORIA-GASTEIZ – Popular personality Lucia de la Puerta sparked a lively discussion during an interview at the FestVal in Vitoria-Gasteiz, where she was asked to share her favorite spots in Bilbao. Despite the event taking place in Vitoria, Ms. de la Puerta, who introduced herself as being from Bilbao, enthusiastically recommended several locations within the wider Basque Country region. During the red carpet interview, Ms. de la Puerta highlighted areas such as Getxo, specifically mentioning "Las Arenas, the port," and "the old town." She also praised the local culinary scene, noting "the pintxos de tortilla," and cultural landmarks like "the Puente Colgante" and "the Guggenheim." Her recommendations were met with appreciation for their detail, but also drew attention to a geographical nuance. Social media users quickly engaged with the video, with many pointing out that while Getxo is part of the Greater Bilbao area, it is a distinct municipality, not Bilbao itself. One commenter stated, "but if Getxo is not Bilbao, it is an independent municipality🤣," while another added, "ni Getxo ni Portugalete son Bilbao." The conversation also touched on the location of the FestVal itself, with some users questioning the focus on Bilbao when the festival was hosted in Vitoria. "Festival Gasteiz!! no se, promociona Gasteiz que cuando toca hacer cosas en Bilbao pues promocionamos Bilbao no?" a user commented, highlighting local pride and perceived regional discrepancies.

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