Hike Gaztelugatxe, Fishing Port Bermeo & Pintxo Lunch from Bilbao
Overview
-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!
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pintxo/tapas lunch with 1 drink (white wine, red wine, cider, beer, water or soda)
- Bottled water
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo Spain
-We will make the hike to the top of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe! Expect to spend approximately 2 hours hiking to the top and back. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
-Located just off the shore along the Bay of Biscay and 35 km (22 miles) east from Bilbao, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a definite “must” if you are visiting the Basque Country. Many will recognize San Juan de Gaztelugatxe as the island fortress of “Dragonstone” from season 7 of Game of Thrones, however, its real name can be translated as “castle rock” from Basque (“gaztelu” = castle + “aitz” = rock).
-The island 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. These steps have even been recognized as one of the world’s grandest staircases.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bermeo, Bermeo, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country
Bermeo is a colorful coastal village located in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve and is less than 10 km away from the impressive San Juan de Gaztelugatxe island. Famous for its fishing tradition, it is a great place to stop for a while and explore. We will enjoy some pintxos/tapas at the marina, and for a leisurely stroll through the scenic old fishing port.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers without a decent moderate of physical fitness
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We spent the day with Irene touring the coast north of Bilbao. We had a great morning capped off with some pintxo and wine in a cute little fishing village. Touring with a local like Irene makes all the difference when you really want to understand the local way of life. I absolutely recommend to...
We spent the day with Irene touring the coast north of Bilbao. We had a great morning capped off with some pintxo and wine in a cute little fishing village. Touring with a local like Irene makes all the difference when you really want to understand the local way of life. I absolutely recommend to others.Booked a last minute trip to Bilbao & San Sebastián with my husband and fortunately we were accommodated despite nothing being available for at least a month on TripAdvisor! The views were amazing and the pintxos/wine in Bermeo were some of our favorites. Irene was an exceptional guide teaching u...
Booked a last minute trip to Bilbao & San Sebastián with my husband and fortunately we were accommodated despite nothing being available for at least a month on TripAdvisor! The views were amazing and the pintxos/wine in Bermeo were some of our favorites. Irene was an exceptional guide teaching us about Basque history/culture, answering all our questions, and even giving us recs for San Sebastián. Highly recommend!My husband and I spent 3 days with Zach including the hike to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe as well as one day visiting the beautiful towns between Bilbao and San Sebastian and another day visiting the towns between San Sebastian and Biarritz. Zach put together wonderful itineraries for us that inclu...
My husband and I spent 3 days with Zach including the hike to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe as well as one day visiting the beautiful towns between Bilbao and San Sebastian and another day visiting the towns between San Sebastian and Biarritz. Zach put together wonderful itineraries for us that included tons of history, great land and seascapes and marvelous lunch spots with delicious local food and wine. He is very knowledgeable about the Basque Country and a joy to be with! You get so much more being with a guide that knows the area than you every would on your own. We would highly recommend any tour with Zach.Irene was wonderful! A very charismatic and helpful guide. She enjoys her job and make you feel very comfortable .
Irene was wonderful! A very charismatic and helpful guide. She enjoys her job and make you feel very comfortable .This trip was great, a real highlight. Irene was very knowledgable and passionate about Bilbao and it’s surrounding area. She even gave us tips for places to eat and dishes to try during the rest of our trip. We were picked up promptly at 8am outside a city centre hotel, and whisked off to the co...
This trip was great, a real highlight. Irene was very knowledgable and passionate about Bilbao and it’s surrounding area. She even gave us tips for places to eat and dishes to try during the rest of our trip. We were picked up promptly at 8am outside a city centre hotel, and whisked off to the coast, where we explored to our heart’s content. Luckily we had fantastic weather too!This tour was amazing! We did the hike to Gaztelugatxe and the fishing village. Irene made the trip feel like going with a friend but with door to door service and great knowledge and stories of the area. The views were spectacular and Irene took us to a small Beautiful fishing village where no t...
This tour was amazing! We did the hike to Gaztelugatxe and the fishing village. Irene made the trip feel like going with a friend but with door to door service and great knowledge and stories of the area. The views were spectacular and Irene took us to a small Beautiful fishing village where no tourists go! We would have done more tours with them if we had the time and definitely will if we can come back!