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Marine Memorial Sculpture – Matxitxako Lighthouse loop from Biotopo Protegido de Gaztelugatxe (Zona Periférica)

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Marine Memorial Sculpture – Matxitxako Lighthouse loop from Biotopo Protegido de Gaztelugatxe (Zona Periférica)

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Marine Memorial Sculpture – Matxitxako Lighthouse loop from Biotopo Protegido de Gaztelugatxe (Zona Periférica)

01:58

6.59km

190m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Urdaibaiko Biosfera Erreserba

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Start point

Parking

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767 m

Marine Memorial Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Unfortunately, the monument for Basque freedom fighters is located very secluded.

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1.43 km

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Highlight • Viewpoint

nice view over the famous game of
thrones setting.
there ate two access points to hike or bike down, but you have to reserve a free entrance ticket ahead of time. for us the rest of the month august was already booked out.

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1.76 km

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

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Gaztelugatxe is an islet off the coast of Bizkaia. From this viewpoint you can see the island and the hiking route that connects it with the mainland. At the top of the island is San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. The view is quite spectacular.

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5.04 km

Matxitxako Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

From the lighthouse you have a 270° view on the coast, very clear on st juan de Gaztelugatxe, perfect spot for some scenic pictures!

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6.54 km

Picnic Area Viewpoint

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6.59 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

2.62 km

624 m

Surfaces

4.39 km

1.55 km

447 m

178 m

Elevation

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Monday 31 August

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Comments

May 17, 2025,2025_WTS_Baskenland_T3_#135_Matxitxako →← Gaztelugatze

A beautiful trail, even though visitor restrictions prevented us from going closer to the Chapel of San Juan. We didn't want to climb (and descend) the many stairs, but who would believe that? On weekends, you have to register, even though admission is free.

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August 27, 2022,Wandeling terug naar Gaztelugatxe

Wash half. First there and back Komoot turned on. Nice view.

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May 3, 2025,Bermeo/Spanien: zur Ermita San Juan de Gaztelugatxe ...

... aka Dragonstone from Game of Thrones (as long as you're allowed to go without a ticket) and to the Faro de Matxitxako lighthouse and back

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Marine Memorial Sculpture – Matxitxako Lighthouse loop from Biotopo Protegido de Gaztelugatxe (Zona Periférica)

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Marine Memorial Sculpture

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

View of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Matxitxako Lighthouse

Picnic Area Viewpoint

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