Gaztelugatxe is an islet on the coast of the Bay of Biscay belonging to the Biscayan municipality of Bermeo, in the Basque Autonomous Community. It is connected to the mainland by a man-made bridge.

Sep 13, 2022 · Guide to visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, one of the most beautiful places in the Basque Country. Curiosities you should know.

Dec 28, 2024 · Sitting atop a rocky islet along the rugged coast of the Bay of Biscay, the Chapel of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (or simply Gaztelugatxe) is one of the most breathtaking places to visit in Northern Spain.

Jan 1, 2019 · This post has everything you need to know, including a map of the area and the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hike, information on parking, how to get tickets for admission ahead of time, and exactly what to do afterwards to make the perfect day trip from Bilbao or San Sebastián to Gaztelugatxe Spain.

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is really a must if you are coming to Bizkaia. A tiny yet amazing cone-shaped islet, 35km east of Bilbao, in the coastal town of Bermeo, bearing a humble shrine dedicated to St John the Baptist at 150m above sea level.

May 29, 2017 · Located just off the coast of Biscay, in the Basque region of Spain, is the exceptional islet of Gaztelugatxe crowned by the hermitage of Gaztelugatxeko Doniene. The island is beautiful, the setting inspiring but what makes this place so special is the incredible walkway and stairs that take visitors from the mainland to the hermitage.

Dec 26, 2024 · Perched dramatically on a rugged islet off Spain’s Basque coast, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe feels like a location straight out of an epic fantasy! Whether you’re a Game of Thrones fan eager to walk in the footsteps of Daenerys Targaryen at Dragonstone or simply seeking one of Europe’s most breathtaking coastal hikes , this spot is sure to ...

Mar 31, 2019 · I visited the Game of Thrones shooting location in San Juan de Gaztelugatxe along the Basque coast of northern Spain to see how it compared to what you can see on screen.

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (Bermeo, Bizkaia) is one of the most beautiful places in the Basque Country. An islet located off the coast of Bakio, 40 minutes from Bilbao, which attracts thousands of people throughout the year.

Located just off the shore along the Bay of Biscay and 35 km (22 miles) east from Bilbao, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a definite “must” if you are visiting the Basque Country.