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Daenerys arrives at Dragonstone; Bran's vision of Ned at the Tower of Joy
Dragonstone & The Tower of Joy
Itzurun Beach Zumaia & Castillo de Zafra, Spain
The dramatic flysch cliffs at Itzurun Beach in Basque Country became the steps Daenerys climbs to Dragonstone. Castillo de Zafra, a lonely 12th-century castle on a rock in Guadalajara province, was the Tower of Joy.
Plan your visit
What you need to know before you go
- Best time to visit
- May–September
- How to get there
- Zumaia is 30 minutes from San Sebastián. Castillo de Zafra is a 2-hour drive from Madrid — opening hours are limited, check ahead.
- Suggested stay
- Plan 1–2 days here, or build it into a wider regional trip.
- Good to know
- Bring layers, comfortable shoes, and a camera. See our country guide below for restaurants, cafés and more places nearby.
