Check my list of The Impressive Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Spain. Game of Thrones is no doubt the biggest TV Show of the last decade with millions of loyal fans all across the globe. Many of its impressive landscapes and castles were filmed here in Spain. Who wouldn´t like to visit those fantasy locations in real life?!
Game of Thrones Locations & Travel
When it comes to beautiful “out of this world” places on screen – it is hard to beat Game of Thrones. Magical castles, enchanted gardens, fascinating landscapes… Come on! Even if you´re not a GoT fan, you can´t possibly argue the exceptional job the show’s creators have done in showing us how beautiful the world around us is.
While I´ve had my second thoughts on whether I´m that much of a fan to post a whole blog story about the Game of Thrones – I´ve realized that it´s not only about the TV show anyway. The internet is full of posts revealing the GoT filming locations across Europe and I was lucky to visit many of them in Malta, Dubrovnik, and Iceland. Now I really hope to visit the Game of Thrones places in Ireland and Morocco anytime soon…
However, all these posts across the internet world are so popular for a reason – the filming locations in Game of Thrones are often synonyms to the most marvelous landmarks in a certain country.
Don´t you think so?!
Therefore, as someone constantly traveling my way through Spain and trying to explore everything on the road – from the country´s most touristic sites to its hidden gems, I really feel like I can´t ignore the Game of Thrones boom any longer. Let´s check my favorites.
Game of Thrones Locations to Visit in Spain
1.Gaztelugatxe in The Basque Country / Northern Spain
Welcome to Dragonstone.The spectacular isle of Gaztelugatxe is located in the Basque country. Although the castle we see in GoT Season 7 is not real, in real life it is a 10th-century hermitage, dedicated to John the Baptist. Emilia Clarke and Kit Harrington have filmed many scenes along this winding bridge, which connects the mainland and the isle.
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It is also quite a hike all the way to the top. And as the place has become very touristic lately, you should book your entrance online in advance.
2. The Royal Alcazar of Seville
Welcome to Dorne or Seville’s Alcazar. The Royal Alcazar is one of the most beautiful architectural monuments in Spain and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987. It is also one of the top Fairy-Tale Places in Spain that are straight out of a Storybook.
Almost everything from Dorne Palace to its gardens from Season 5 was filmed here. Also, The House Martell’s Water Gardens were set in The Alcázar’s Courtyard of the Maidens, one of the most beautiful gardens in Spain.
No idea why, but I used to believe that The Great Pit from season 5 (when Daenerys escapes on the back of her dragon from the Sons of the Harpy) was also shot in Seville. However, the scene was shot in Osuna, a small rural town 87km from Seville.
3.Cordoba
Another two Game of Thrones real-life filming locations in Andalusia are the Roman Bridge of Cordoba (one of the top Roman Ruins in Spain) and Castillo Almodovar del Rio (30 km from Cordoba). The bridge doubled for the entrance to the Free City of Volantis, while The Castle was a setting for two different kingdoms – Tyrell´s Highgarden and Casterly Rock (the dungeons).
4.The castle of Pope Luna in Peñiscola/Castellon
Welcome to Meereen or The Castle of Pope Luna in Peñiscola/ The Province of Castellon. Here you have several filming locations including the Plaza Santa María, Peñiscola Castle and the Parque de la Artillería.
Rising 67m above the Mediterranean, the Peñiscola castle was a residence of Benedict XIII (Papa Luna) from 1417 till 1423. Built in 13 century on the remains of the Arabic fortress, “El Castillo de Papa Luna” is an important monument of our history which survived several époques. Read more…
5. The Tabernas Desert in Almeria/Southern Spain
Welcome to the lands of Dothraki or Almería, a province in Southern Spain.
Full of wide and dry expanses, Almeria actually has a long history with filmmakers. The iconic Wild West from movies like The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was also set at The Tabernas Desert. In GoT Season 6 scenes depicting Vaes Dothrak, Dothraki’s capital, as well as a part of Meereen (Cabo de Gata Natural Park) were filmed in this sunny Spanish Province. Another GoT filming location with similar lunar landscapes was Bardenas Reales Natural Park in Navarra / Northern Spain.
6. Girona, Catalonia
Several Game of Thrones places from season 6 are located in Girona, Catalonia. The city’s old town appears on the TV Show as the Free City of Essos, Arya Stark´s home in Season 6. And Girona´s cathedral doubles as the Great Sept, burned with wildfire by Cersei Lannister.
Another filming location in Catalonia was Castell de Santa Florentina – the House Tarly´s home castle in GoT Season 6.
7. The Castle of Zafra
The last impressive Game of Thrones filming location is the 12th century Castle of Zafra in Guadalajara. In the TV Show, it appears as Tower of Joy: home of Prince Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna Stark. It was also a birthplace of their son Aegon Targaryen (not to give any spoilers for people who haven´t watched the last seasons, but you know who he is if you´re a fan).
8. The Zumaia beach in Basque Country
And back to the North of Spain again. I know I´ve already said on numerous occasions how much I love their nature. The Zumaia beach is a perfect example of all the magical landscapes that characterize Northern Spain. Honestly, no photos can do this beach justice.
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No wonder the epic scene from Season 7 of GoT, when John Snow arrives at Dragonstone, was filmed here. In summer Zumaia beach gets crowded and make sure you visit at low tide. Plus, you should also check The Muriola Beach (Barrika), which was another filming location doubling for the Dragonstone surroundings.
Zumaia beach is known for some of the most epic cliffs in Spain and is a must-stop on every Basque Country Itinerary.
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I’ve never seen Game Of Thrones before but wow, they filmed at some really beautiful locations! That bridge in northern Spain is so cool and each place looks really rich with history. Thank you for sharing this!
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I love GoT & I think it would be so fun to visit the filming locations! I have never been to Spain, but if I do visit I’ll be sure to keep this list in mind!
Karalee
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It’s a bit embarrassing but I haven’t ever watched Game of Thrones. These days I am not a big tv person. Still, the locations you featured are stunning, and I would love to visit them.
I love Cordoba <3
I’m so intrigued to watch this epic tv show and the incredible locations you showed here make me want to start watching it now.
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Oh so beautiful!
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Wow!! I had no idea so much of GOT was filmed in Spain, I would love to visit these places. The finale comes out tonight in the UK and I am so excited!
Jenny | Local Leo
Dragonstone!! Holy cow, it is so beautiful!! I definitely have to see this place in person someday!!
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I really need to get my butt out to Spain! It is so cool that there are so many places that the show had scenes in. These scenes look super familiar and really neat in real life. Thanks for sharing all of these facts. I never would’ve thought of these places being connected to GoT until you mentioned them.
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OMG! Spain must be my next vacation. This is absolutely AMAZING. These photos are stunning! I have no words!
Janine
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I love GoT and visiting some of the locations must be amazing.
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Wow, these filming locations are amazing! I would love to visit Spain someday, and see these in person! Thanks for sharing!
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These spots are amazing! I can see why they were chosen to film the series at!
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Now that the TV series is over, I’m definitely looking for other ways to continue experiencing Game of Thrones! It’d be so amazing to visit these locations whilst listening to the GoT soundtrack on Spotify hehe. I’ve seen GoT guides through Ireland before, but I haven’t seen one for Spain yet! I’ve also been meaning to read the books for the longest time 😛 -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
Yes please! Will be adding these on my bucket list! Thanks a lot for sharing dear.
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The Zumaia beach….that grabbed my heart the most!
Any GoT fans who can make the journey to Spain should do so. The locations are so amazing and simply beautiful. It would be like you were in the films!
Spain is such a gorgeous place to visit. It looks unreal and captures the imagination which makes it perfect for filming movies.
Spain has always been NEXT on my “to travel to” list… BUT NOW IT REALLY IS!!! I need to go, like um, TOMORROW!! These vistas are STUNNING! I want to see them in real life!
Such beautiful locations! I go to Spain pretty regularly and missed several of these. Now I have to go back :))
This is so interesting. The places are so gorgeous. I would love to visit Spain.
The Spanish game of thrones filming locations seem so awesome. I bet they attract a lot of tourists!
Wow! So beautiful! I would love to go!
Right on! Great photos and love the write up.
The Isle of Gaztelugatxe located in the Basque country seems like the perfect choice! I would also love to visit the Royal Alcazar. It’s so pretty!
Looks like a great place to visit!!! Thanks for sharing!
It’s impressive how much change when the effects is in use. Those places looks amazing.
I haven’t watched any of the episodes but I know it is very popular. Travel, on the other hand, calls my name. I’m always up for a trip
That’s so cool! I didn’t even know GOT was partially filmed in Spain? I learned something new today!
Lots of love,
Jolien from http://dreamsunfolded.com