Gaztelugatxe is the real-life location for Dragonstone in the hit HBO Original series, Game of Thrones.
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Nestled in Spain’s Basque Country, the islet is the home to the iconic 240-step footbridge ascended by Daenerys Targaryen, Tyrion Lannister and, in more recent episodes, Jon Snow.
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Instead of a giant castle at the top of the bridge, there sits a small church, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, where visitors can ring the bell three times and make a wish. I would love to not only experience the thrill of climbing the stone steps to the top and making a wish of my very own but to also embark on a kayaking adventure around the island to explore its caves and calm, ancient beauty.
