With Season 6 of Game of Thrones getting ready to blow everyone’s minds this coming Sunday, super-fans have already begun planning their trips to Europe so they can walk in the steps of their favourite characters. But even if you’re not a die-hard GoT fan, these locations are sure to inspire you with their incredible beauty, architectural wonders and historical importance.
We’ve pulled together a list of places that feature in this season’s much-anticipated episodes. And because we’re Cheapflights, and making things oh-so-easy is our thing, we’ve even included how to get there.
Gerona, Spain
The Game of Thrones crew were spotted filming in the medieval town of Gerona from late August to October of last year. Scenes were shot all around, including in the grand Gerona Cathedral. The most astute fans have long speculated that this will be the setting for Braavos’ Old Town.
Alternatively, Gerona is 1.5 hrs north of Barcelona and easily accessible by train.
Santa Florentina Castle, Spain
The medieval fortress in Canet del Mar, north of Barcelona, will be the setting of House Tarly. Also featured in Season 6 are the 13th century Montgrí Castle and the medieval town of Besalú, which are easily accessible from Gerona or Barcelona.
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1 hr north of Barcelona – trains run every 10-20.
Bardenas Reales, Spain
Spain’s semi-desert plains in Navarre reportedly served as a filming backdrop for the Dothraki Sea where Daenerys Targaryen is set to meet with another Dothraki tribe and their khalassar leader.
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You can get a direct train from Pamplona to Tudela, which is the nearest town to Bardenas Reales National Park.
Peniscola, Spain
Peniscola in the province of Castellon is said to be the filming location for the city-state Meereen, but there’s much speculation it could also be Dorne. Filming locations within Peniscola include Portal Fosc, Plaza de Santa Maris, Plaza de Armas and Parque de la Artilleria.
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You can get a train from Valencia to Xivert a town near Peniscola from where you can either get a local bus or a taxi to Peniscola.
Zafra Castle, Spain
The North Dornish Tower of Joy is rumoured to be where much-anticipated flashback scene takes place, explaining what happened to Lyanna Stark. It’s located in the northeast of Spain overlooking the Campillo de Dueñas, in a region known for its harsh winters and semi-desert landscapes.
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You can get a coach from Zaragoza to Embid from where you can get a taxi straight to Campillo de Dueñas.
Alcazaba, Spain
This Moorish fortress of Alcazaba in Almeria (not to be mistaken with Alcazaba in Malaga) also makes an appearance in season 6, reportedly serving as a filming backdrop for some scenes in Dorne.
The fortress is in Almeria’s city centre, so you can easily fit it in to your sightseeing schedule.
Ballintoy, Northern Ireland
The picturesque fishing village of Ballintoy in county Antrim steps in as the fictional home of House of Greyjoy, in the Iron Islands. You might recognize the harbour from series 2 when Theon Greyjoy returned to the Iron Islands from Winterfell.
You can get a train from Belfast Central station to Coleraine and then a regional train from Coleraine to Ballintoy.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik will return to our screens, serving as the setting of the capital city of the Seven Kingdoms, King’s Landing. With its cobbled streets, medieval layout and countless towers it’s no wonder the production team chose the “Adriatic Pearl” as their setting for Westeros’ main city.
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Compact Dubrovnik is easy to get around. Die-hard Game of Thrones fans should check out the rest of the city’s filming locations.
Hverfjall, Iceland
Hverfjall volcano in Iceland will once again serve as a backdrop for the chilling scenes featuring the White Walkers in the mysterious land Beyond the Wall.
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Hverfjall is located in the north of Iceland. The easiest way to get there from Reykjavik is to hire a car, and take a road-trip. You can tick off the rest of Iceland’s Game of Thrones filming locations while you’re at it.
