FAQ
The short version of everything in the guides — what people actually ask before they go.
On days with controlled access, yes — you need a free ticket booked online.
A stone bridge and a stairway of 241 steps link the islet to the coast, between Bakio and Bermeo.
Yes. From Bilbao's Termibus station, bus A3527 (Bilbao–Mungia–Bermeo) stops at San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.
The first hermitage is believed to date from the ninth century; the present church has been rebuilt many times.
Check before booking. One tour from Bilbao gives two free hours at the islet for the bridge and the 241 steps; other itineraries may allow less time.