In a dramatic scene from series 5 of Game of Thrones, Jaime
Lannister and Bronn are seen duelling with the Dornish guards on a stunning
beach. The beach in question was the Strand
of Portstewart, just across the county border from Portrush, in County
Londonderry. The timing of the filming,
which took place in 2014, was unfortunate, being in August, the busiest time of
the year, as the beach had to be completely closed for it. However, there was significant payback for
the resort, which gained valuable exposure as a result of its starring role in
the series.
The Portstewart Strand, which holds Blue Flag status,
stretches out from the mouth of the River Bann, with the Portstewart Golf Club
at one end. The beach is popular with
surfers, and in the town there is a Dive Centre for divers at Aquaholics, where boat trips can also be booked. On the opposite bank of the river and inland
a bit is a bird hide run by the National Trust (as is the Strand itself). The hide offers the opportunity to observe
waterfowl, waders and nesting birds. The
built up part of Portstewart lies to the other side of the golf course,
occupying an area surrounding a small rocky peninsula, and it has a range of
cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops for visitors to choose from. There is a promenade leading to the Strand, taking in a small harbour.
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The Promenade at Portstewart - geograph.org.uk - 1322701. Photo by Des Colhoun, via Wikimedia Commons.
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