Behold, the stunning, real-life location that features in hit HBO series Game of Thrones as the mystical island of Dragonstone.
And while Gaztelugatxe, an islet in Spain’s Basque Country, may not have a giant castle or dragons on it in reality, fans of the show are flocking in from all around the world.
Dragonstone Island sets the scene of the first episode of series seven, and is the location from which character-favourite Daenerys Targaryen has been plotting war against her enemies.
This is the stunning, real-life location that features in hit HBO series Game of Thrones as the mystical island Dragonstone
Gaztelugatxe, an islet in Spain’s Basque Country, was used by Game of Thones producers to film a number of epic scenes, including this one
The real island is home to a small church called San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, where you can ring the bell three times and make a wish.
The church is believed to have first been built over a thousand years ago, and carries historical significance to the Spaniards and Basques, after years of wars and battles.
It has since been burnt down and rebuilt several times, and is connected to the mainland via a man-made footbridge and 241 stone steps.
On the walk, tourists can see the coast of the Bay of Biscay, which sits in the north of Spain, and enjoy panoramic views of the 60-million-year-old surroundings.
A castle perched atop the islet is connected to the mainland via this man-made footbridge with its 241 stone steps
Dragonstone Island sets the scene of the first episode of series seven, and is the location from which character favourite Daenerys Targaryen has been plotting war against her enemies
And while Gaztelugatxe may not host a giant castle or dragons, fans of the show are flocking in from all around the world
Tourists can see the coast of the Bay of Biscay from the location, which sits in the north of Spain, and enjoy panoramic views of the 60-million-year-old surroundings
Game of Thrones has used the Basque country throughout its production, setting scenes in Muriola Beach, San Sebastian and Itzurun Beach, to name a few.
Tourism companies have seized this business opportunity, creating packages which are tailored for Game of Thrones fans, covering all the settings used in classical Spain.
Last year, more than 10.6 million international tourists visited Andalucia, a Game of Thrones setting earlier in the series.
This was an increase of more than two million when compared with the number of international tourists who visited in 2014.
The real island is home to a small church (top right) called San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, where you can ring the bell three times and make a wish
Tourism companies have seized this business opportunity, creating packages which are tailored for Game of Thrones fans, covering all the settings used in classical Spain. Pictured is a still from the show
The church is believed to have first been built over a thousand years ago, and, carries historical significance to the Spaniards and Basques, after years of wars and battles
It has since been burnt down and rebuilt several times. Pictured is a tourist posing on the winding stone footbridge
This aerial photo captures the sweeping coast, which looks set to become a major attraction for tourists as the word spreads
Game of Thrones has used the Basque country throughout its production, setting scenes in Muriola Beach, San Sebastian and Itzurun Beach, to name a few