Map showing the location of Sunspear on the continent of Westeros.
Sunspear is the stronghold of House Martell and the capital of Dorne, southern-most of the Seven Kingdoms, located in the far south-east of the continent.
Notable residents of the castle
- Prince Doran Martell, the ruler of Dorne in the name of the King.
- Princess Arianne Martell, Prince Doran's daughter and heir.
- Prince Trystane Martell, Prince Doran's youngest child.
- Prince Oberyn Martell, called the Red Viper, Prince Doran's younger brother.
- The Sand Snakes, Prince Oberyn's seven bastard children.
In the books
In the Song of Ice and Fire novels Sunspear is the principal stronghold of House Martell. It is located on the far-eastern coast of Dorne and consists of two strong towers, the Spear Tower and the Tower of the Sun, the latter of which contains the Prince of Dorne's throne room. The castle walls are sand-coloured, setting it apart from the other major castles of Westeros. Sunspear is surrounded by the shadow town, which consists of shops, markets and bazaars. The town is also walled, though more buildings - mostly mud-brick hovels - stretch beyond it. The castle and town also have a modest harbour.