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Gaztelugatxeko Doniene, Bizkaia, Spain

Gaztelugatxeko Doniene

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Gaztelugatxeko Doniene

Perched on a cliff in Bizkaia, Spain, Gaztelugatxeko Doniene is a picturesque hermitage with stunning coastal views. Accessible by a narrow bridge, this hidden gem is a must-visit for history buffs and nature lovers alike. Don't forget your camera to capture the breathtaking scenery!

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Landmark4.7/5

Gaztelugatxe

Nestled on the rugged coast of Biscay, Gaztelugatxe is a picturesque islet crowned by a hermitage. Climb 241 steps to reach this stunning sanctuary and be rewarded with panoramic views of the Bay of Biscay. Don't forget to ring the bell at the top for good luck on your journey!

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Bar 01

Nestled in Bakio, Bar 01 is iconic for its stunning ocean views and vibrant atmosphere, offering a perfect blend of traditional Basque cuisine and modern flair that captivates both locals and visitors alike.

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kai alde

Nestled in Bermeo, Kai Alde offers stunning views of the Basque coastline, vibrant maritime charm, and a delightful culinary scene, making it an iconic destination for both locals and travelers alike.

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Baserri Maitea

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Forua, Baserri Maitea offers a charming glimpse into traditional Basque culture, showcasing exquisite architecture and warm hospitality that make it an unforgettable destination for travelers.

Stays

Stay4.2/5

Pension Torre Ercilla

Situated 1.1 km from Playa de Aritzatxu, 2.7 km from Playa de Ondartzape and 36 km from Funicular de Artxanda, Apartamento Torre Ercilla features accommodation set in Bermeo. The property is located 37 km from Catedral de Santiago, 37 km from Arriaga Theatre and 37 km from Bilbao Fine Arts Museum. Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall is 38 km from the apartment and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 38 km away. The apartment has 1 bedroom, a living room with a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with an a bath or shower and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Abando Train Station is 38 km from the apartment, while Calatrava Bridge is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 29 km from Apartamento Torre Ercilla.

Stay3.45/5

Ibaigune Hotela

Hotel Ibaigune is set a traditional Basque-style building, overlooking the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. This hotel is located 6 km from Guernica and 4 km from the Biscayan coast. The Hotel has 20 exterior-facing rooms with mountain views. Each room has a private bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. Hotel Ibaigune offers a shared lounge area next to the reception with WiFi zone. It is surrounded by gardens and offers free parking. Canoeing, horse riding, diving and surfing are popular in the surrounding countryside. Trains to Bilbao and Bermeo leave from San Cristobal – Busteria Station, 600 metres from the hotel.

Stay3.5/5

Gaztelu-Begi

Restaurant and hotel near the Gaztelugatxe path, with wide views over the coast.

Things To Do
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Hike Gaztelugatxe, Fishing Port Bermeo & Pintxo Lunch from Bilbao

This experience offers a fantastic overview of the Basque coast, countryside and culture! Furthermore, this tour mixes an invigorating trek with the renowned Basque cuisine and wine! Please wear comfortable walking shoes and loose clothing as we will be hiking to the top of Gaztelugatxe with some of the most amazing views in the Basque Country! We also advise bringing a rain jacket, hat and sunblock as the weather can change a lot in this region. Following the hike, you will experience some delicious tapas/pintxos at a local restaurant in the quaint fishing village of Bermeo that exemplifies our love of food and drink! If you are visiting the Basque Country, it is an absolute must to come see our rugged and dramatically beautiful coastline. This tour is great mix of exercise, nature, food and wine that will surely be one of the highlights of your vacation!

$154.39
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5/5
8 h 30 mins

Private Guggenheim Bilbao & Basque Coast Tour from San Sebastian

A tour of a section of Basque Highway 101 through the greatest hits of the Basque coast (Did someone say “Dragonstone”?), arriving at the titanium museum that put Bilbao on the map.

$427.72
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5/5
11 h

Luxury Bilbao Tour Dragonstone Guggenheim and deluxe Lunch

Explore the enchanting Bilbao Region on a luxurious private tour. Begin at the stunning San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, famously known as Dragonstone from Game of Thrones, where you can either climb to the hermitage or visit nearby picturesque villages. Enjoy an exquisite 10-course deluxe lunch in a charming 15th-century farmhouse, complemented by five carefully selected wines. The tour continues with a stroll through Bilbao's Old Town, featuring the Cathedral of Santiago and Plaza Nueva, before concluding with a guided visit to the iconic Guggenheim Museum, revealing the art and architecture of this modern masterpiece. - Private tour with hotel pick-up and drop-off in a Mercedes-Benz - Sample an elegant 10-course lunch paired with exclusive wines - Explore the historical and cultural highlights of Bilbao - Enjoy skip-the-line access at San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and the Guggenheim Museum -Return to San Sebastian

$629.00
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5/5
9 h

Visit Dragonstone From San Sebastian

Game of Thrones, one of the most popular television shows, moved to the coast of the Basque Country to shoot several of the scenes that gave life to a new location called Dragonstone, for the seventh season. In the real life the beach and the island that form the place, are in fact located in two different places and during this tour, we will visit both! Follow the steps of your favourite Game of Thrones characters in the Basque Country visiting spectacular cliffs with a history of more than 60 million years and magical rocky island of pirates, witches and legends.

$343.09
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5/5
8 h

Private Transfer Tour Bilbao to San Sebastian through the Basque Coast

Take advantage of a transfer day during your stay in the Basque Country to get to know the entire Basque Coast by the hand of a local on this door-to-door private transfer tour from Bilbao to San Sebastian.

$423.14
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5/5
10 h

Dragonstone and San Sebastian private tour from Bilbao

Discover a premium experience combining Dragonstone and San Sebastian in one itinerary, perfect for a tour from Bilbao with local charm, gastronomy, and cinematic landscapes. Visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the 10th-century hermitage featured as Dragonstone in Game of Thrones. Climb its 241 steps with your guide sharing stories, legends, and conservation insights, and capture the Cantabrian cliffs in photos. Continue to San Sebastian, the Basque culinary capital, for four pintxos paired with wine or cider in selected Old Town bars, and stroll along La Concha Bay to see elegant architecture and local corners with insider tips. With a professional guide, private transport, entry to Gaztelugatxe, and a walking tour of San Sebastian, enjoy a seamless day blending nature, culture, and cuisine at a relaxed pace. *The itinerary may be reversed for logistical reasons: San Sebastian will be visited first and Gaztelugatxe in the afternoon.

$388.83
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5/5
9 h

Private Bilbao, Guggenheim & Gaztelugatxe tour from San Sebastian

Experience the Basque Country in style on our private Gaztelugatxe and Bilbao tour. Start at San Juan de Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian, climbing to the hermitage made famous as Dragonstone in Game of Thrones, enjoying panoramic views of the Cantabrian Sea. Then head to Bilbao to explore the Old Town and estuary, seeing how seafaring traditions and industrial reinvention shaped the city. Enjoy a pintxos lunch with drinks, guided recommendations, and a visit inside the Guggenheim Museum (with audio guide) to admire Frank Gehry’s architecture and key contemporary artworks. With private transport, a local guide, and a relaxed pace, this tour connects Gaztelugatxe and Bilbao, blending myth, history, and cultural innovation in a seamless experience.

$446.02
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5/5
7 h

Private Transfer Tour San Sebastian to Bilbao along the Basque Coast

Take advantage of a transfer day during your stay in the Basque Country to get to know the entire Basque Coast by the hand of a local on this door-to-door private transfer tour from San Sebastian to Bilbao.

$423.14
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5/5
48 h

Private 2-Day Tour in Basque Country, Bilbao and Gaztelugatxe

Discover the lesser-known side of Basque Country in Northern Spain. Start in Bilbao best known for its Guggenheim Museum, an architectural landmark with innovating design. Hike up to the amazing rock islet of Gaztelugatxe enjoy the breathtaking sea vue at the top. Visit some local villages in the area like Ondarroa, a fishing town with a beautiful historical center

$2,300.00
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5/5
144 h

6 Day Wine and Gastronomy Tour of Northern Spain

We are offering the best experience focus on Wine & Gastronomy of Northern Spain partnering with local tour guides in order to show these regions combining history, beautiful landscapes, enology, gastronomy and education, to achieve a complete experience with a fun way of tourism. Allow us to show you the way of enjoying our regions like a native and experience what only the locals know. We are very flexible and we can add or change those things you want! We can do the tour for minimum 2 people, please ask if you are a group since we can rent a bigger vehicle to offer the best experience!

$2,358.65
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5/5
6 h

Surf the Basque Country Day trip - Private experience

Lets surf, explore and escape the crowds for the best day trip with all the locals insiders knowledge to get into some great waves on this incredible coastline. From Hossegor to Mundaka this coastline is one of the most famous places in the world for surfing. There's an amazing variety of beach breaks, points and reefs so there really is a surf trip to suit everyone and all levels. Depending on the conditions we'll head up into France or west in Spain. The countryside is incredible and we'll take our time with one long session or two shorter ones at different breaks. Topping it off with our traditional Basque picnic which will definitely hit those hunger pains. Bring your own gear or we can provide you with all the equipment you need.

$263.04
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5/5
240 h

Northern Spain Tour in private 8 - 15 days Spanish English

Northern Spain private tour 10 - 14 days 10 days private Tour by car with a profesional private chauffeur mainly highlights of Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and basque Country. In Galicia; Walk around the old town of Santiago de Compostela.  Arrive to the "end of the world" Finisterrae and visit "La Torre de Hercules a lighthouse of first century.  Ribeira Sacra wineries tour following Sil river. in  Lugo we´ll walk the Roman walls. Asturias says hello with a rice and lobster st Rinlo. later will stop in Silence Beach Vidio Cape and Cudillero. Gijon and Oviedo, we´ll see higlghts of both cities. Cangas de Onis, covadonga Lakes and Covadonga Sanctuary.  Cantabria.  Santander. Comillas. Santillana del Mar.   Basque Country. Bilbao,  Gernika , San Sebastián. We can tailoring your tour once you finish your reservation.

$514.63
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5/5
7 h

Game of Thrones Basque Coast Locations Tour from San Sebastian

Retrace the footsteps of Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, and Daenerys Targaryen by visiting the magnificent filming sites of “Game of Thrones Season 7” on this Basque Coast tour from San Sebastian by the hand of a local. You will enjoy a day away from the city surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes. This tour is also a wonderful way to include a bit of leisurely exercise during your stay in the Basque Country. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

$397.98
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5/5
7 h 30 mins

Basque Coast Private Tour in Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka, and Guernica

Explore the stunning Basque Coast on a private tour that includes San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, known as Dragonstone from Game of Thrones, the picturesque fishing village of Mundaka, and the historic town of Guernica. Travel in comfort in a luxurious Mercedes-Benz and indulge in a delightful six-course tasting menu at a restored 17th-century farmhouse. From breathtaking coastal views to cultural insights, this tour combines culinary delights and rich history for an unforgettable experience. - Private tour with hotel pick-up and drop-off in Bilbao - Visit iconic sites including San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and Guernica - Enjoy a six-course lunch featuring traditional Basque cuisine with wine pairing - Approximate duration: 7.5 hours, available daily

$629.00
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5/5
8 h

Game of Thrones Experience: Basque Country Coast Private Tour

Your driver and your private official tour guide, will pick you up in your private vehicle from your hotel or place of choice in Bilbao. We will help you organize your completely personalized "Game of Thrones" unique experience in the Basque Coast This is the tour starting from Bilbao Your first stop will be Getaria, a very attractive medieval fishing settlement located only 30 minutes away from San Sebastian. You will then continue to Zumaia, the entrance to Dragonstone Castle, where John Snow first meets The Mother of Dragons. Next stop will be San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. This iconic site features a chapel dedicated to St John baptist which is located in the high part of the rock, there is a manmade stair that lets you walk there. This is the place where Daenerys returns to dragonstone. The last 3 places you will visit will be the nature reserve of Urdaibai, Mundaka and Bermeo.

$909.19
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5/5
96 h

Northern Spain (Shell Bay & Art Landmarks) 4-Day Private Tour

Northern Spain – Town & Culture Escape (Shell Bay & Art Landmarks) 4-Day Tour (Mini Group | 5–9-seat Business Van | Door-to-door pick-up with Driver-Guide) Tour Dates: Depart Madrid every Saturday & Tuesday · Guaranteed from 2 guests · Max 6 guests (A perfect add-on to https://www.viator.com/tours/Madrid/7-Day-European-Tour-Exploring-Spain-and-Portugal/d566-8976P20 for deeper exploration) Tour Highlights Historic towns & local flavours: Segovia (famous roast suckling pig), Valladolid (home of notable historical figures), Logroño (pintxos culture). Modern art & Basque coastal charm: Bilbao (Guggenheim Museum), Getaria (seafood fishing village), San Sebastián (La Concha Bay). Film-location pilgrimage & unique festivals: San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (featured in *Game of Thrones*), Pamplona (San Fermín Running of the Bulls). Wine route & fairytale palace: Ribera del Duero wine country, Olite (storybook royal palace).

$2,041.38
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5/5
6 h

Gaztelugatxe and Basque Coast Private Tour from Bilbao

Escape Bilbao on a private sightseeing ride along the spectacular Basque coastline. Travel in comfort with your friendly local driver, who will share insights into the region’s history, culture, and maritime traditions while you explore at your own pace. Begin at Bakio Beach Viewpoint for stunning coastal panoramas before visiting the iconic San Juan de Gaztelugatxe Viewpoint, famous for its dramatic cliffs and its appearance in Game of Thrones. Continue through the charming fishing towns of Bermeo and Mundaka, known for their colorful harbors and authentic Basque atmosphere. Drive through the beautiful Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, then finish in the historic town of Gernika, a symbol of Basque heritage. Your driver will return you comfortably to your accommodation after a scenic and unforgettable day.

$488.33
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5/5

Enjoy the Coast of Biscay: Visit Dragonstone and beautiful towns

You´ll visit the most beautiful places of the Biscay coast calmly, enyoing all the places. All tours are private, the costumers travel without other people, only you and the guide. I'll take you at your accommodation and we'll return when the tour has finished. The complete visit to Gaztelugatxe requieres a significant effort. It can also be seen from the viewpoints.

$100.64
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5/5

Bizkaia, Route of the Coast. Unforgettable corners to enjoy by the sea.

This route runs along the Biscay coast enjoying one of the most attractive areas of the province. Gernika, a town with a very special meaning, due to the atrocious bombardment and the impressive painting by Picasso. Then continue through the Urdaibai Reserve towards the sea to Mundaka, where you can enjoy a fantastic walk by the sea. The next stop is the fishing village of Bermeo where we will walk through the narrow streets of its old town, ending with a walk through the Port. What better end of the excursion than moving to the incomparable islet of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. An image that we will always remember since after going down a cliff and climbing 241 steps we will arrive at a special place. So special that not long ago the huge dragons from Game of Thrones flew here.

$89.20
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4.9/5
8 h

Bilbao And The Bay Of Biscay from San Sebastian

Cosmopolitan, open, welcoming, vital, elegant and modern; Bilbao combines traits of a unique and characteristic cultural heritage, with a new aesthetic social revitalization process. Every village and town along the Basque Coast has been forged by the sea. The Cantabrian Sea has shaped both the landscape and our people for thousands of years and promises an unbeatable view.

$343.09
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