My husband and I visited this church on the island and I'm so very glad I did! A challenging walk, even for the fit folk, but a memory I'll cherish for many years! A must for any visitor!

They have fixed this so that you have to park quite far away and hike in. The hike is VERY steep. The view is amazing, though, and I think they should give out awards if you hike the whole thing.

My husband, three daughters and I visited San Juan de Gaztelugatxe at the recommendation of our innkeeper Mikel (at casa Rural Ametzola). We parked at a lovely restaurant perched right on a cliff above it (we were graciously allowed to use the bathroom there, though we did not eat) and walked down a steepish hill, the up 260+ steps. The... More

it is probably one of of the most beautiful places in the world. it worths every km you take to watch it.

Do get up the steps and strike the bell as we do. Nicest landscape, overwhelming beauty. You can finish your stay visiting Bermeo, a fisherman´s village very close to this place.

It's a unique place, although you have to be ready to climb all the stairs! Still, it's worth it!

I live near San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and will try to keep off from the mistakes of some reviews. There was a beautiful road from Bermeo to Bakio but now the local government is improving it but making uglier. Near Bakio and restaurant “Eneperi Jatexea” (this restaurant is also very good) there is a deviation to Gaztelugatxe. There is a... More

Visted here yesterday on October 19, 2011. What a lively drive to get there! All mountainous, twisty, curving roads. Found the spot, and despite some signs that seemed to allow only residents, we drove down the narrow, one-lane road to the base. Once there, we learned the reason for the signs: no driving allowed. Apparently you have to park far... More