San Juan de Gaztelugatxe Website

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a small, 1000 year old hermitage dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, perched on a dramatic basalt islet off the Basque coast and reachable by a stone bridge and a long stretch of zigzagging steps. It is not only a medieval pilgrimage site and a protected natural biotope for the local ecosystem, but also one of the most iconic coastal landscapes in northern Spain.

The purpose of this website was to help people understand what San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is and how to plan a visit. It presents the site as a real place with deep historical, cultural, and ecological importance, while also acknowledging its popularity due to Game of Thrones.

The website aims to solve two main problems. First, many visitors only recognise the site as a filming location and lack understanding of its real history and environmental sensitivity. Second, visitors often struggle to find clear, reliable and end up to date information on how to visit responsibly. This website also provides background information, visitor guidance, and clear explanations of how popular media relates to the site without overshadowing its real history and impact.