Gaztelugatxe islet at sunset, Basque Country, Spain Apr 5, 2025

Gaztelugatxe is a stunning islet located on the coast of Biscay in the Basque Country, Spain. It"s famous for its dramatic scenery and the small hermitage, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, dedicated to John the Baptist at its peak. The hermitage, which dates back to the 10th century, has been rebuilt several times due to damage from battles and fire. Today"s building is perched atop the islet and is accessible by a narrow path that includes 241 steps. It"s a popular pilgrimage site, and visitors often ring the church bell three times and make a wish. According to legend, John the Baptist himself set foot on the islet. The views from the top offer panoramic vistas of the rugged coastline and the Cantabrian Sea.

© Eloi_Omella/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Which bird wore it best?
Apr 5, 2024The Bahamas

More Desktop Wallpapers:

How can we help at-risk animals?
Revealing natures turquoise gem
Dec 15, 2025Spiegelgracht canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dec 4, 2025Indian Navy Day
40 years of recovery
Jun 26, 2025Horse Head Rock, New South Wales, Australia
Big rocks, big heads
Jul 27, 2024Vineyards above the Moselle River, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Apr 27, 2024Leucistic Annas Hummingbird
Pretty in pink
Oct 29, 2025Ancient til trees in Fanal Forest, Madeira, Portugal
Sep 22, 2024Bada Bagh complex in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Happy birthday Badlands National Park
Clouds dance above Sundance
Apr 11, 2024Eid al-Fitr
Keep practicing, little guy
Nov 2, 2024American bison
Jan 31, 2024Rietvlei Nature Reserve, South Africa
Positively purple peaks
Aug 2, 2024Virgin Islands National Park, Saint John, United States
Keyholes to the kingdom
Dec 3, 2024Amber Fort, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Feb 5, 2025Waitangi Day in New Zealand
Dec 20, 2023Val Gardena, South Tyrol, Dolomites, Italy
Jul 22, 2025Badlands National Park, South Dakota, United States
Time to make an impression
Oct 7, 2025Fall colours below Mount Sneffels near Ridgway, Colorado, United States
Sep 29, 2023Sangameswara Temple, Andhra Pradesh
Jun 27, 2025Splendid leaf frog
Jun 21, 2025International Day of Yoga