Gastelugache Island and its famous bridge (Spain)
Gastelugache (his full name
San Juan de Gastelugache) - is a small island located in the north of Spain, in
the Bay of Biscay. On the island is very beautiful nature, but the sight of him
did not it. The fact that there is a famous bridge, which consists of a staircase of 237 steps. They must climb all those who want to visit the tiny
hermitage on the top.
There on the island
Gastelugache and a church built by the Templars in the tenth century. There
remained a large number of noteworthy items. For example, donations from
sailors who once survived a terrible shipwreck and want to thank God for the
miraculous rescue. Narrow stone bridge was built specifically to connect the
mainland with the island. Walk on it - this is the real adventure, especially
if the sea observed excitement. From the bridge and steps can be observed
breathtaking views that are forever imprinted in the memory, because of its
beauty.
If someone wants to count the
number of steps on the bridge, it can happen amazing story. The thing is that
there are different information as to how many rungs in the ladder. Someone
says that their 237, and others counted only 232, or even 229 steps. It is best
to go to the island independently of San Juan de Gastelugache and start
counting. Vicinity of the island is often visited by divers, and if you belong
to one of them, be sure to browse the catalog of watches for diving and choose
some for yourself.
Such a beautiful and
relatively affordable to visit facilities not so much, especially if you take
into account the real architectural monuments. As already mentioned above, the
church on the island was built in the 10th century, and the bridge itself is no
less a story. All this makes the island Gastelugache desirable place for the
voyage.
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