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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Gaztelugatxeko Doniane / San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Gaztelugatxeko Doniane / San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Gaztelugatxeko Doniane / San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

01:03

2.66km

170m

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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

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Lower viewpoint of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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From this lower viewpoint you can see the entire hermitage and the east coast, unlike the upper viewpoint, from which you can also see the west coast.

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Staircase to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Staircase made up of 241 steps until reaching the hermitage.

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1.22 km

View from the Hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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one-way recorded hike
to double for the return
very pleasant and magnificent point of view sue gastelugatxe
confirmed walker level because quite steep drop
but what a reward!!!

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View of the steps leading to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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The short hike up to the chapel is very worthwhile. It is quite strenuous, but the views of the coast make up for it. A great place that you should definitely see.

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1.27 km

Although the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and its stairway have adorned this spectacular islet since the 10th century, it was not until the place appeared as a setting in the Game of Thrones television series that it gained great popularity. So much so, that it is necessary to get free tickets to access. The ascent to the hermitage consists of 241 steps and although the climb is arduous, it is well worth it. The views of the wild Cantabrian coast and the beauty of the isolate, considered a biotope, with its hermitage on top offer you an unforgettable experience.

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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Due to the number of tourists who wish to visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, it is no longer freely accessible to the beginning of the stairs leading up to the hermitage. Now it is necessary to reserve access (free), go through a turnstile and make a steep descent until you reach the base of the hermitage stairs.

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2.32 km

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Nice first complete view of the insula

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2.66 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.96 km

645 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.01 km

373 m

205 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

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September 4, 2022,San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (also known as Dragonstone from GoT)

Actually have to reserve (it is free) as it can get full and unless you get lucky showing up just as a big tour group cancels you will be turned away

September 4, 2023,🇪🇦 Spanien - Baskenland / Gastelugatxe ⛪️🪨🐲⚔️

Northern Spain has been on our list as a holiday destination for a long time. Now we are here! Landed on Friday, we explored Bilbao in the rain ☔️ over the weekend, while San Sebastián was sunny in lots of sunshine ☀️.
Today we went to Gastelugatxe, a small rocky island in the Bay of Biscay. A fairly steep descent …

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October 16, 2025,🇪🇸 San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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241 steps, rocks, sea, and wind. The magical rocky island of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is one of the must-see places on the Basque coast.
The peninsula lies between the two coastal towns of Bakio and Bermeo. It is connected to the mainland by a stone bridge with 241 steps.
The church you see here today is unfortunately not …

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May 23, 2023,Wanderung zum Gaztelugatxe

We started the hike from the lower parking lot. This is also larger than the upper parking lot. Parking was free, as was entry (May). The tour started on the side path, which is steeper in German than the normal path, but shorter. The view of the island and the way there are a highlight!
Have fun hiking!

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May 13, 2026,Gaztelugatxe

Phew, quite sweaty, but the views are worth it. Certainly more going on during the main season. tourismus.euskadi.eus/de/top10/kulturgut/kapelle-san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe/webtur00-recursostop/de

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Saint John of Gaztelugatxe – San Juan de Gaztelugatxe loop from Gaztelugatxeko Doniane / San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Lower viewpoint of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Dragon Teeth Rock Formation

Staircase to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

View from the Hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

View of the steps leading to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe