Mosques

Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque Country, is home to a growing Muslim community supported by a network of mosques and prayer rooms spread across the city and its surrounding areas. Based on available mapped records, there are 15 listed prayer places within a 50 km radius of the city centre, with several located in the historic district of Ibaiondo. This area, known for its narrow streets and multicultural character, hosts multiple mosques including Masjid Badr on Fika Kalea, Al-Furqan Masjid on Ibaiondo street, Masjid Anwar-ul-Quran on Gorte Kalea, and مسجد السلام on an unnamed road. These facilities provide essential spaces for daily prayers and community gatherings for residents and visitors alike.

Beyond central Bilbao, the mapped data shows a significant implantation of mosques in the nearby industrial towns of Barakaldo and Basauri. Barakaldo, located about 7 km west of Bilbao, features three listed prayer places: Mezquita attawhid on Bagatza Kalea, Al-Baraka Mosque on La Felicidad Kalea, and Al-Tawhid Mosque on Dolores Ibárruri Pasealekua. Basauri, just 4 km south, hosts Mezquita de Basauri on Pozokoetxe Kalea. Further afield, prayer places are present in Portugalete (Masjid portugalete on Calle Mugakoa Kalea), Mungia (Al Hidaya Mosque), Laudio (Al Quds Mosque), Yurre (Al Amal Mosque), Balmaseda (Al Faruk Mosque), Bermeo (Bermeo Mosque), and Durango (Alhoda Mosque). This distribution reflects the spread of Muslim communities across the Bizkaia province, offering accessible options for worshippers in both urban and semi-rural settings.

For Muslims living in or travelling to Bilbao, the concentration of mosques in Ibaiondo makes it a key area for prayer, while the presence of facilities in surrounding towns ensures coverage across the metropolitan region. The listed mosques vary in size and capacity, but all serve as vital community hubs for daily prayers, Friday sermons, and religious activities. New arrivals, students, workers, and families will find these mapped prayer places helpful for locating nearby options, though it is always advisable to verify addresses and opening hours directly with the mosque. The data reflects currently available records, and the network continues to evolve as the Muslim population grows.

Check the address and distance of each mosque before visiting, as some are in nearby towns like Barakaldo or Basauri. Contact details such as phone numbers or websites are not provided in the listing; verify directly with the mosque for prayer times, Jumu'ah schedules, and facilities. The map shows locations within 50 km of Bilbao centre.