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The 241 Steps of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

The 241 Steps of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

The 241 Steps of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. Martin Luther Kin...
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The 241 Steps of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The climb down the hill, across the bridge and up to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a small adventure that will handsomely reward you with truly impressive views and is definitly a "must do" if you are visiting the Basque Country.

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, whose name means “castle rock” in Basque (“gaztelu” = castle + “aitz” = rock) and It is an island located just off the shore along the Bay of Biscay. The island features a tiny church on its highest point that is dedicated to John the Baptist.

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is connected to the mainland by a man-made stone bridge. The bridge transitions into a narrow path that contains 241 steps and zigzags its way back and forth to the top. Once there, you will find the church which has a bell situated along the front of its facade. According to legend, after you have completed the climb, you should ring the bell three times and make a wish....i can honestly say that i rang it at least ten times...so...ten wishes!!!

Hope you all like it as mutch as i loved to shoot it...it was hard climb but it was worth it!!

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