St. John Procession

St. John Procession

Location Bermeo

24 June
Price
Free

The Romería de San Juan of Bermeo is a religious festivity held every year for the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist on 24th July. It begins with a procession on foot to the chapel of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe to keep a promise or to give thanks.

It concludes with a floral offering to Our Lady of Begoña under the sea, beneath the natural arches of the island of Aketze. Pure magic, mystery and spectacle.

The stations of the cross overlooking the Bay of Biscay, with 241 steps.

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