Dragonstone Bridge (Gaztelugatxe)
Dragonstone Bridge (Gaztelugatxe) in Bakio, Spain is a filming location for House of the Dragon (2022). It appears on screen as Dragonstone Approach Bridge.
Location Names
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Dragonstone Approach Bridge
About This Location
The dramatic stone bridge leading to a clifftop hermitage, used for Rhaenyra's dragon arrival at Dragonstone and iconic confrontation scenes.
Featured In
House of the Dragon
Filming Details
Filming Period
Season 1 (2021)
Areas Used
10th-century hermitage, 241-step stone stairway, dramatic coastal cliffs, Bay of Biscay views, ancient bell tower
Detailed Scene Information
Production Notes & Behind-the-Scenes Details
Also used in Game of Thrones Season 7, 241 steps to hermitage, advance booking required, protected natural area
• Director's commentary on location choice
• Cast interviews about filming here
• Technical challenges and solutions
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Location Details
Address
BI-3101, Bakio, Bizkaia, Basque Country, Spain
Bakio, Spain
Visiting Dragonstone Bridge (Gaztelugatxe)
Opening Hours
Site: 9:30am-sunset (seasonal), Advance booking required online, Closed Mondays, Weather dependent access
Entry Fees
Entry: €2 (advance booking), Parking: €3, Guided tours: €12-18, Photography permits required for commercial use
Accessibility
Challenging 241-step climb, not wheelchair accessible, dangerous in wet conditions, sturdy footwear essential
Travel Information
Bilbao airport 45km, Bus A3518 from Bilbao to Bakio, car recommended, scenic coastal drive via BI-631
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