San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Island in Bermeo€€
Carretera de Gaztelugatxe, s/n, 48130 Gaztelugatxeko Doniene, Bizkaia, 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.
Worth it?
Day-trippers on a Basque Country road trip get a lot here for no entry cost, provided they plan ahead. Creators say you need a free timed-entry ticket online during busy seasons, and the walk from the car park to the bridge takes a while before the 241 steps even begin. Go early or near sunset for fewer people and better light. Game of Thrones fans will recognize Dragonstone.
Before you go
- Book the free timed-entry ticket online before you go in busy seasons.
- Arrive early or near sunset, when creators find fewer crowds and better light.
- Allow time for the walk from parking to the bridge, then the 241-step climb.
- Ring the hermitage bell three times, the local tradition.
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
- Carretera de Gaztelugatxe, s/n, 48130 Gaztelugatxeko Doniene, Bizkaia, Spain
- Phone
- +34 688 73 81 47
- Coordinates
- 43.44746, -2.78435
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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