Gaztelugatxe Tours from Bilbao
Visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe from Bilbao, the dramatic islet famous as Dragonstone in Game of Thrones: a tiny hermitage atop a rocky island reached by a winding stone bridge and 241 steps, on the wild Basque coast, often combined with the fishing town of Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika. A spectacular coastal day.
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Gaztelugatxe in Bilbao — FAQ
What is Gaztelugatxe?
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a tiny islet on the Basque coast crowned by a hermitage, reached by a winding stone causeway and 241 steps; it became world-famous as Dragonstone in Game of Thrones.
How far is Gaztelugatxe from Bilbao?
Gaztelugatxe is about 45 minutes from Bilbao; tours include transport and the climb to the hermitage, often combined with the fishing town of Bermeo, Mundaka’s surf beach and historic Gernika.
Is Gaztelugatxe worth a day trip from Bilbao?
Yes — the dramatic islet, its winding causeway and the wild Basque coast, made famous by Game of Thrones, make Gaztelugatxe a spectacular and popular day trip from Bilbao.