San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Island in Bermeo€€
Gaztelugatxe, 48130 Gaztelugatxeko Doniene, Biscay, Spain
About
A protected coastal islet featuring a winding stone bridge and 241 steps leading to a historic hermitage. The site offers dramatic, rugged scenery and a challenging climb above the sea.
Written from public posts on Instagram. Updated Sep 2026.
Highlights
- Free admission with mandatory advance reservation
- 241-step climb to the hermitage
- Panoramic views of the Bay of Biscay
- Tradition of ringing the hermitage bell three times
- Filming location for Dragonstone in Game of Thrones
Details
- Address
- Gaztelugatxe, 48130 Gaztelugatxeko Doniene, Biscay, Spain
- Phone
- +34 688 73 81 47
- Coordinates
- 43.44700, -2.78500
Good to know
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a island in Bermeo, Spain. A protected coastal islet featuring a winding stone bridge and 241 steps leading to a historic hermitage. The site offers dramatic, rugged scenery and a challenging climb above the sea.
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