A short ride from Sunspear on the coast, this pale marble palace was raised by a Targaryen prince for his Dornish bride, with terraces, blood orange trees and pools fed by cool water. Children of noble and common birth alike play in them.
The ruling Martells retreat here from the heat and the business of court. Prince Doran, troubled by gout, has spent much of his rule in its shaded galleries watching the fountains.
Distances from Water Gardens
| To | as the raven flies | by road (approx.) | on horseback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterfell | 1,940 mi · 3,120 km | ≈ 2,420 mi | ≈ 81 days |
| King's Landing | 790 mi · 1,280 km | ≈ 990 mi | ≈ 33 days |
| Casterly Rock | 1,450 mi · 2,340 km | ≈ 1,820 mi | ≈ 61 days |
| Highgarden | 1,000 mi · 1,610 km | ≈ 1,250 mi | ≈ 42 days |
| The Eyrie | 1,200 mi · 1,940 km | ≈ 1,500 mi | ≈ 50 days |
| Riverrun | 1,290 mi · 2,080 km | ≈ 1,610 mi | ≈ 54 days |
| Storm's End | 530 mi · 860 km | ≈ 660 mi | ≈ 22 days |
| Sunspear | 70 mi · 110 km | ≈ 80 mi | ≈ 3 days |
| Pyke | 1,690 mi · 2,710 km | ≈ 2,110 mi | ≈ 70 days |
| Castle Black | 2,300 mi · 3,700 km | ≈ 2,870 mi | ≈ 96 days |
| Oldtown | 1,060 mi · 1,700 km | ≈ 1,320 mi | ≈ 44 days |
Travel times assume about 30 miles a day on horseback with rests, 18 miles a day on foot and 110 miles a day under sail with fair winds. Armies, wagons and winter storms move far more slowly. Distances →