islet, the whole territory of Pheasant Island is an enclave located within the borders of Spain. Access The island can sometimes be reached on foot from the Spanish side at low tide. It is uninhabited, and access is forbidden, except very occasionally on heritage open days. Other than that, employees of the municipal government of Irun or Hendaye may access the island once every six months for cleaning and gardening, and members of the Naval Commands of San Sebastián (Spain) and Bayonne (France), responsible for monitoring the island, land on it every five days. See also List of islands of France List of islands of Spain References External links Pheasant Island article from BBC News The World's Only Border-Swapping Island by The Tim Traveller on YouTube Faisanes, Isla de los (in Spanish) at Auñamendi Encyclopedia River islands of Spain River islands of France Islands of Nouvelle-Aquitaine France–Spain border Landforms of Pyrénées-Atlantiques Irun International islands Condominia (international law) Diplomatic sites Landforms of the Basque Country (autonomous community)