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Filming in Spain
For an introduction to shooting in Spain see below notes on film locations, permits, when to shoot, unique local stories, costs, tax incentives, crews, talent, fringes, premiums, equipment, communications, art department, studios, post facilities, visas and work permits for filming, transport, film-friendly accommodation, and safety advice.
Spain Film Locations
Spain offers visiting productions an impressive diversity of locations and cultures. Film locations include opulent palaces, medieval castles, Moorish architecture, Roman ruins, unique buildings by famous architects, cathedrals, monasteries, churches, museums, theatres, contemporary architecture, plazas, parks, stadiums, bull rings, picturesque mountain villages, snowy mountains, deserts, lighthouses, islands, and beautiful beaches. Spain is a popular winter film destination where you can film both sunny beaches and snow covered mountains in the same day.
Agricultural film locations are diverse and include farms that produce olives, barley, wheat, rye, grapes, tomatoes, corn, potatoes, oranges, tangerines, chilis, watermelons, lemons, sunflowers, peaches, rice, apples, bananas, strawberries, apricots, artichokes, almonds, cattle, sheep, pigs, and goats. Fishing boats are available for filming. Spain is a major producer of wine, olive oil, and cork. High tech factories produce machinery, automobiles, and pharmaceuticals. Spain mines coal, iron, copper, lead, zinc, tungsten, uranium, mercury, and gold. Energy locations include thermal power plants, nuclear power plants, hydroelectric plants, wind and solar power plants.
Spain has hosted a long list of productions including Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024), The Covenant (2023), Uncharted (2022), Terminator: Dark Fate (2019), Game of Thrones (2011-2019), Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Tomorrowland (2015), Prometheus (2012), Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), The Machinist (2004), Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002), The Bourne Identity (2002), The Others (2001), Death and the Maiden (1994), 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Empire of the Sun (1987), Conan the Barbarian (1982), The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), A Fistful of Dollars (1964), Cleopatra (1963), and Lawrence of Arabia (1962) as well as many local films by Spanish cinematic greats such as Pedro Almodovar and Luis Buñuel.
Madrid, Barcelona, and Malaga are the major film production centres.
From north to south, Spanish locations of interest to filmmakers and photographers can be divided into the following autonomous communities:
Galicia
Galicia, located in northwestern Spain, includes the provinces of A Coruña, Lugo, Ourense, and Pontevedra.
A Coruña. Santiago de Compostela film locations include the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, Monastery of San Martiño Pinario, Parque Alameda, City of Culture of Galicia, Contemporary Art Center of Galicia, Museo del Pueblo Gallego, Pazo de Xelmirez, Pazo de Fonseca, and Pazo de Raxoi. Santiago de Compostela is the terminus of the famed Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
The city of A Coruña is known for Plaza de María Pita, Domus, Castillo de San Antón, and the Tower of Hercules which is the oldest still in use Roman lighthouse.
Other lighthouses of note include Cape Finisterre Lighthouse, Faro de Cabo Vilán, Faro de Roncudo, Faro de Candieira, Faro de Cabo Ortegal, Faro de Cabo Home, Faro de Punta Nariga, Faro de Cabo Vilán, and Illa da Sálvora Lighthouse.
Monastery of San Xoán de Caaveiro is a haunted ruin location.
Fervenza do Ézaro is a beautiful waterfall on the Xallas River.
Pazo de Santa Cruz de Rivadulla is a haunting tunnel of olive trees.
A Coruña beaches of note include Playa de Carnota, Razo Beach, Praia de Doniños, Praia Da Langosteira, Praia de Cabío, and Praia de San Xurxo.
Death and the Maiden (1994) filmed in A Coruña.
Lugo. The city of Lugo film locations include Lugo Cathedral, Roman walls of Lugo, and Museo Provincial de Lugo.
Monforte de Lemos is known for the Monastery of San Vicente do Pino, and College of Nosa Señora da Antiga.
Cathedral of Mondoñedo is located in Mondoñedo.
Faro Roncadoiro o Roncadoira is lighthouse in this province.
Beach of the Cathedrals is known for its cliffs and sea caves.
Ourense. The city of Ourense is known for Ourense Cathedral, and Ponte Vella.
The monastery of Santo Estevo de Ribas de Sil is located in Ourense province.
Pontevedra. The city of Pontevedra is a charming location known for its plazas, churches, and bridges. Film locations of note include the Burgo Bridge which is a Roman stone bridge, Pontevedra City Hall, Lourizán Palace, Church of the Pilgrim Virgin, Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Ruínas de San Domingos, Monastery of San Salvador de Lérez, Pontevedra bullring, and Pontevedra Auditorium and Convention Centre. Plazas of note include Praza da Leña, Plaza de Curros Enríquez, and Plaza de la Verdura.
Hórreos de Combarro is a seaside village known for its stone granaries built on stilts.
The Atlantic Islands of Galicia National Park comprise of the archipelagos of Cíes, Ons, Sálvora and Cortegada.
Principality of Asturias
Located in northwestern Spain, this region includes the province of Asturias.
Asturias. Oviedo is known for Oviedo Cathedral, Iglesia de Santa María del Naranco, Museum of Fine Arts of Asturias, Campoamor Theatre, Parliament building of the Principality of Asturias, and Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere. The Oviedo Congress and Exhibitions Center was designed by Santiago Calatrava.
Avilés is known for Balsera Palace, Camposagrado Palace, Avilés Town Hall, Centro Niemeyer designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
Gijón film locations include Revillagigedo Palace, Universidad Laboral de Gijón, Museum of the Asturian People, Asturias Railway Museum, Evaristo Valle Foundation Museum, Estadio El Molinón, and the port of Musel.
Picturesque fishing villages of note include Cudillero, Tazones, Luarca, Ribadesella, Llanes, and Puerto de Vega.
Basílica de Santa María la Real de Covadonga is a beautiful film location.
Naranjo de Bulnes is a limestone peak in the Picos de Europa National Park that is popular with rock climbers.
The Lakes of Covadonga are a beautiful film location.
Bufones de Pría is a seaside blowhole location.
Playa de Gulpiyuri is a unique beach fed by underground tunnels. Silence Beach is known for its cliffs and rock formations. Other beaches of note include Playa de Rodiles, Playa de Torimbia, Playa de Cuevas del Mar, Playa de Santa Marina, Aguilar Beach, Playa de Ballota, and La Franca Beach.
Castile and León
This region of northwestern Spain includes the provinces of Ávila, Burgos, León, Palencia, Salamanca, Segovia, Soria, Valladolid, and Zamora.
Ávila. The city of Ávila is known for Walls of Ávila, Catedral de Ávila, Basilica de San Vicente, Iglesia-convento de Santa Teresa, and Real Monasterio de Santo Tomás.
Castillo de Aunqueospese is located in Ávila province.
Sierra de Gredos Regional Park is a beautiful landscape.
Burgos. The city of Burgos is known for Burgos Cathedral, Abbey of Santa María la Real de Las Huelgas, Miraflores Charterhouse, Arco de Santa María, Santo Domingo de Silos Abbey, Castle of Burgos, and the Museum of Human Evolution.
Sad Hill Cemetery was filmed for the The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966).
Atapuerca is an important hominid archaeological site.
Ojo Guareña is a karst complex located in the Cantabrian Mountains.
Frías Castle, and Puente de Frías are located in Frías.
The castle of Peñaranda de Duero is located in Peñaranda de Duero.
Cascada de Pedrosa de Tobalina is a beautiful waterfall.
León. The city of León film locations include Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Castilla y León, Casa Botines designed by Antoni Gaudí, León Cathedral, Convento de San Marcos, Basílica de San Isidoro, Basílica de la Virgen del Camino, León Museum, Plaza Mayor, and Puente de San Marcos stone bridge.
Episcopal Palace of Astorga was designed by Antoni Gaudí.
Palencia. San Martín de Frómista is located in Frómista.
Castillo de Ampudia is located in Ampudia.
Santa María la Real is a monastery in Aguilar de Campoo.
Monasterio De San Zoilo is located in Carrión de los Condes.
Salamanca. The city of Salamanca is known for the Museo Art Nouveau y Art Déco, Museum of Automotive History, Museo Ángel Mateos, Museo de Salamanca Monterrey’s Palace, Anaya Palace, Plaza Mayor, New Cathedral, Old Cathedral, Convento de San Esteban, Casa de las Conchas, Convento de las Dueñas, La Clerecía, Cueva de Salamanca, Salamanca Central Market, Enrique Estevan Bridge, and the Roman bridge. The University of Salamanca is one of the world’s oldest. It is known for the University of Salamanca Library, and El Cielo de Salamanca mural by Fernando Gallego.
Cathedral of Santa María is located in Ciudad Rodrigo.
Ski Sierra Bejar Covatilla is a ski resort.
Segovia. The city of Segovia is known for the Alcázar of Segovia fairytale castle, Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, Segovia Cathedral, Aqueduct of Segovia, Walls of Segovia, Plaza Mayor, Puerta de San Andrés, Museo Real Casa de Moneda de Segovia, Iglesia de San Martín, Iglesia de la Vera Cruz, Iglesia de San Millán, and Monastery of Saint Mary of Parral.
The Royal Palace of Riofrío is a Spain’s royal family residence.
Castle ruins in the Segovia region include Castillo de Coca, Cuéllar Castle, and Castillo de Pedraza.
La Pinilla, and Puerto De Navacerrada are ski resorts in Segovia.
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), and Kingdom of Heaven (2005) filmed in Segovia.
Soria. The city of Soria is known for the Palace of the Counts of Gómara, Monastery of San Juan de Duero ruins, Ermita de San Saturio, Iglesia de Santo Domingo, and Concatedral de San Pedro de Soria.
Castle ruin locations in the province of Soria include the Castle of Gormaz, Castillo de Ucero, Castillo de Almenar, Castillo de Caracena, Castillo de Calatañazor, Castillo de Magaña, and Castillo de Berlanga de Duero.
The Cathedral of Burgo de Osma is an imposing film location.
The Monastery of Santa María de Huerta is located in Huerta.
Valladolid. The city of Valladolid is known for Valladolid Cathedral, Iglesia Conventual de San Pablo, Parroquia Santa María de la Antigua, Iglesia De San Benito, Valladolid City Hall, Plaza de Zorrilla, Plaza Mayor, Valladolid Science Museum, Museo Patio Herreriano, Casa de Cervantes, Parque Campo Grande, Castle of Simancas, and Fuensaldaña Castle. The University of Valladolid is one of the oldest in the world.
Peñafiel is known for Peñafiel Castle, and the unique Plaza Peñafiel.
Tordesillas is known for the Tordesillas stone bridge, and Royal Convent of Santa Clara.
Castle La Mota is a moated castle located in Medina del Campo.
Zamora. The city of Zamora is known for Zamora Cathedral, Zamora Castle, Museo Etnográfico de Castilla y León, and Puente de Piedra stone bridge.
Collegiate church of Santa María la Mayor is located in Toro.
Castillo de los Condes de Benavente is located in Puebla de Sanabria.
Cantabria
Located on the north coast, this region includes the province of Cantabria.
Cantabria. Santander is known for Centro Botín designed by Renzo Piano, Palacio de la Magdalena, Plaza Porticada, Banco Santander headquarters, Gran Casino, Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria, and Palacio de Deportes de Santander.
Comillas is known for Sobrellano Palace, and El Capricho designed by Antoni Gaudí.
The Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana is located in Liébana.
Palacio de los Hornillos was the mansion in The Others (2001).
Lighthouses of note include Faro de Cabo Mayor, Faro del Caballo, and Isla de Mouro Lighthouse.
The Cave of Altamira is a cave complex, located near the historic town of Santillana del Mar, known for its prehistoric cave art.
Cueva El Soplao is a unique cave structure.
Cantabria beaches of note include Playa Sardinero, Playa De Somo, Playa de la Arnía, Playa de Berria, Playa de Langre, Playa de Mataleñas, Playa de Ris, Playa Del Portio, Playa de Loredo, Playa de San Juan de la Canal, and Playa de Trengandín.
Laberinto De Villapresente is located in Villapresente.
The Cantabrian Mountains are home to the Cantabrian brown bear, and Iberian wolf.
Bosque De Secuoyas is a Redwood Forest in Cabezón de la Sal.
Alto Campoo is a ski resort in Cantabria.
Basque Autonomous Community
Basque Country, located in northern Spain, includes the provinces of Álava, Biscay, and Gipuzkoa. The region is known for its surf beaches, beautiful coastal city, rugged mountains, and wineries.
Álava. The city of Vitoria-Gasteiz is known for Cathedral of Santa María de Vitoria, Cathedral of María Inmaculada de Vitoria, Church of Santa María de los Reyes, Plaza de España, Artium Museum, Museo de Bellas Artes de Álava, and Plaza de la Virgen Blanca.
Añana salt flats are one of the world’s oldest salt factories.
Bodegas Ysios Winery was designed by Santiago Calatrava.
Hotel Marqués de Riscal, located in Elciego, was designed by Frank Gehry.
Biscay. Bilbao film locations include Bilbao Guggenheim Museum designed by Frank Gehry, Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Bilbao City Hall, Bilbao Provincial Council Hall, Basque Museum, Museo Marítimo Ría de Bilbao, Azkuna Zentroa, Mercado de la Ribera, Santiago Cathedral, Basilica of Begoña, Church of San Antón, Teatro Arriaga, Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, Plaza Nueva, San Mamés Stadium, Zubizuri bridge, Metro Bilbao designed by Norman Foster, Bilbao-Abando railway station, Bilbao Intermodal bus station, and Bilbao Airport designed by Santiago Calatrava.
Butrón Castle is located in Gatika.
The picturesque island of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe featured as Dragonstone in Game of Thrones (2011-2019).
Vizcaya Bridge crosses the mouth of the Nervion River.
Faro de Santa Catalina is a lighthouse location.
Hayedo Otzarreta is a forest of beautiful old beech and oak trees.
Biscay beaches of note include Playa de la Arena, Playa De Gorliz, Arrietara Beach, and Playa de Meñakoz Barrika.
Gipuzkoa. San Sebastián is known for San Sebastián Cathedral, Basilica of Saint Mary of Coro, City Council of San Sebastián, Miramar Palace, Constitution Square, San Telmo Museum, Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Kursaal Congress Centre, and María Cristina Bridge.
Chillida Leku Museum is located in Hernani.
Museo Cristóbal Balenciaga is located in Getaria.
Santuario de Loyola is located in Loyola.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Arantzazu is located in Oñati.
Lighthouses of note include Cape Higuer Lighthouse, and Igeldo Lighthouse.
Gipuzkoa beaches of note include Playa de la Concha, Playa de Zurriola, Playa de La Antilla, and Playa de Ondarreta. Playa de Itzurun was filmed for Game of Thrones (2011-2019).
La Rioja
Located in northern Spain, this region includes the province of La Rioja.
La Rioja is known for its wineries.
Other La Rioja film locations of note include the Monastery of San Millán de Yuso, Concatedral de Santa María de la Redonda, and Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada.
Chartered Community of Navarre
Located in northern Spain, this region includes the province of Navarre.
Navarre. The city of Pamplona is best known for the Running of the Bulls. Film locations include Pamplona Cathedral, Citadel of Pamplona, Plaza del Castillo, Pamplona Town Hall, and Plaza de Toros de Pamplona.
Museo de las Brujas is located in Zugarramurdi.
Other Navarre film locations include Royal Palace of Olite, Castle of Xavier, Church of Saint Mary of Eunate, and Monastery of Royal Saint Mary of Iranzu.
Las Bardenas Reales Natural Park featured in Game of Thrones (2011-2019).
Aragon
Located in northeastern Spain, this region includes the provinces of Huesca, Teruel, and Zaragoza.
Huesca. The city of Huesca is known for the Cathedral of Huesca, and Huesca City Hall.
Canfranc Station is a luxury hotel.
Huesca province ski resorts of note include Formigal, Cerler, Panticosa, Astún, and Candanchú.
Teruel. The city of Teruel is known for Cathedral of Teruel, Tower of Iglesia de San Salvador, Provincial Museum of Teruel, Mausoleum of the Amantes, Escalinata del Óvalo, and Plaza del Torico.
Albarracín is known for Castillo Musulmán De Albarracín, Catedral de Albarracín, and Plaza Mayor.
Castle of Peracense is a castle in Peracense.
Zaragoza. The city of Zaragoza is known for Nuestra Señora del Pilar Basilica, Aljafería Palace, Cathedral of the Savior or La Seo de Zaragoza, Plaza del Pilar, Goya Museum, Museo Pablo Gargallo, Zaragoza Museum, Museo del Foro de Caesaraugusta, IAACC Pablo Serrano, CaixaForum Zaragoza, Roman Theater of Zaragoza, Plaza de toros de Zaragoza, Puerta del Carmen, Murallas Romanas de Zaragoza, Puente de Piedra, Bridge Pavilion designed by Zaha Hadid, Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta, and Mercado Central de Zaragoza.
Catalonia
Located in northeastern Spain, this region includes the provinces of Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona.
Barcelona. The cosmopolitan city of Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and second largest city in Spain. It is best known for its unique architecture by famous architects, Gothic quarter, museums, churches, plazas, parks, beaches, and port. Barcelona is a major production centre where film crew and equipment are based.
Barcelona has many unique buildings designed by famous architects. Antoni Gaudí buildings of note include La Sagrada Familia, Parque Güell, Palacio Güell, Casa Mila, Casa Batlló, Casa Vicens, Bellesguard, and the Church of Colònia Güell. Josep Puig i Cadafalch designed the Casa de les Punxes, Casa Amatller, and Illa de la Discòrdia. Ricardo Bofill deigned the Walden 7 apartment building, and Estudio La Fábrica. Richard Meier designed the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art. Mies van der Rohe designed the Barcelona Pavilion. Jean Nouvel designed the Torre Agbar building. David Chipperfield designed the City of Justice complex.
Barcelona Cathedral is a beautiful gothic structure. Other religious structures in Barcelona include Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor, Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy, Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi, Santa Maria del Mar, and Monastery of Pedralbes. Montjuïc Cemetery is a unique location.
Monuments of note include Columbus Monument, and the Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona.
Temple of Augustus in Barcelona was a Roman temple.
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau is a beautiful film location.
Montjuïc Castle is an old military fortress.
Barcelona museums of note include Museo Picasso, Palacio Nacional de Montjuic, Joan Miró Foundation, Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, CaixaForum Barcelona, CosmoCaixa Barcelona, Maritime Museum, Design Museum of Barcelona, Museum of Natural Sciences of Barcelona designed by Herzog & de Meuron, Can Framis Museum, Museu Frederic Marès, Museu d’Història de Catalunya, Catalan Museum of Archaeology, Funeral Hearse Museum, Museu de la Xocolata, Museo Erótico de Barcelona, Poble Espanyol, FC Barcelona Museum, Centre d’Art Santa Mònica, El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria, and the Pedralbes Royal Palace museums.
Government venues include Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya, Palau del Parlament de Catalunya, High Court of Justice of Catalonia, Barcelona City Hall, National Library of Catalonia, Virreina Palace, and the University of Barcelona campus.
Plazas of note include Plaça Reial, Plaça d’Espanya, Plaça de Catalunya, Plaça de Sant Jaume, Plaça del Rei, and Plaça de Sant Felip Neri.
Parks of note include Parque Güell, Ciutadella Park, Parc del Laberint d’Horta, Jardí Botànic de Barcelona, and Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera.
Markets of note include Encants Market, Mercado de La Boqueria, Santa Caterina Market, and Mercat de Sant Antoni.
Entertainment venues include Palau de la Música Catalana, Gran Teatre del Liceu, Teatre Lliure, Teatre Nacional de Catalunya, Plaza de toros de las Arenas, Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc, Piscines Bernat Picornell, Camp Nou Stadium, Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, RCDE Stadium, Palau Sant Jordi, and Tibidabo Amusement Park. Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is a motorsport race track in Montmeló that hosts the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix.
Transport film locations include the Barcelona–El Prat Airport, Barcelona Sants railway station, Barcelona Metro, Port Vell Aerial Tramway, and Montjuïc Cable Car.
Marinas include Port Olímpic, and Marina Port Vell.
Barcelona beaches of note include Playa de la Barceloneta, Playa de Bogatell, Playa de San Sebastián, Playa de los Pescadores, and Playa de Llevant.
Barcelona has hosted productions including Game of Thrones (2011-2019), Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), The Machinist (2004), and The Bourne Identity (2002).
Castell de Santa Florentina featured in Game of Thrones (2011-2019).
Castell de Cardona is located in Barcelona province.
Just south of Barcelona you can find the artistic beachside town of Sitges.
Vilanova de Sau inside the reservoir of Sau are the eerie remains of an ancient village church that can be seen when the water levels are low.
Catalonia is home to some of the hardest sport climbs in the world including La Dura Dura 5.15c (9b+) in Oliana, and Perfecto Mundo 5.15c (9b+) in Margalef.
Girona. The city of Girona is known for Girona Cathedral, Collegiate Church of St Felix, Sant Pere de Galligants abbey, Jewish Quarter, Arab Baths, Muralles de Girona, and Museu del Cinema. Girona hosted Game of Thrones (2011-2019).
Dalí Theatre and Museum is located in Figueres.
Castellfollit de la Roca is one of the most picturesque villages in Catalonia.
Beget is a charming mountain village.
Murallas de Tossa de Mar is a hilltop castle ruins with seaside views.
Sant Pere de Rodes is a former monastery.
Puente de Besalú is a Romanesque arch bridge in Besalú.
Empuriabrava is the world’s largest residential marina.
Barcleona beaches of note include Playa Illa Roja, Playa de Santa Cristina, Playa Grande, Cala Sa Conc, Cala s’Alguer, Cala Marquesa Aigua Xelida, and Cala Giverola.
Pyrenees ski resorts of note include La Molina, and Masella.
Lleida. The city of Lleida is home to the Old Cathedral of Lleida, La Llotja Theatre and Conference Centre designed by Francine Houben, and Lleida Pirineus railway station.
Cathedral of Santa Maria d’Urgell is located in La Seu d’Urgell.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, located in the Pyrenees, is home to Pyrenean chamois, brown bears, marmots, stoats, and a diversity of birdlife.
The Gorge of Mont-Rebei is in this part of Spain.
Ski resorts of note include Baqueria, Port Ainé, and Port Del Comte.
Tarragona. The city of Tarragona is known for ancient Roman sites such as Ferreres Aqueduct, Tarragona Amphitheatre, Circ Romà, Roman Wall of Tarragona, colonial forum of Tarraco, and National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona. Other Tarragona city film locations include Tarragona Cathedral, early Christian cemetery of Tàrraco, Casa Museo Castellarnau, and Playa de Arrabassada.
Tamarit is known for Castillo de Tamarit, and Playa de Tamarit.
PortAventura World is an entertainment resort in Salou.
Community of Madrid
This centrally located region includes the Community of Madrid.
Madrid. Spain’s capital and largest city is known for its palaces, museums, elegant boulevards and expansive, manicured parks. Madrid is a major production centre where film crew and equipment are based.
The Royal Palace of Madrid is the residence of the Spanish royal family.
The Liria Palace is the residence of the Dukes of Alba.
Palaces located on the outskirts of Madrid include El Escorial which is the historical residence of the King of Spain, and El Pardo Royal Palace which is the former home of Francisco Franco. Manzanares el Real Castle is also located outside of the city of Madrid.
Madrid city government buildings include Moncloa Palace, Palacio de las Cortes, Palacio del Senado, Convent of the Salesas Reales, Madrid City Hall, and the National Library of Spain.
Museums of note include the Prado Museum, National Archaeological Museum, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Museo de América, Museo Cerralbo, CaixaForum Madrid designed by Herzog & de Meuron, National Museum of Natural Sciences, Círculo de Bellas Artes, Naval Museum, Railway Museum, Museum of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Matadero Madrid, Museo Sorolla, Museum of Romanticism, Madrid History Museum, Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas, Lope de Vega’s House-Museum, National Museum of Anthropology, Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, and La Casa Encendida.
Parks of note include Buen Retiro Park, Real Jardín Botánico, Casa de Campo, El Capricho Park, Parque del Oeste, Juan Carlos I Park, Parque Quinta de los Molinos, and Parque Europa.
Plazas of note include Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España, Plaza de Oriente, Plaza de Cibeles, and Plaza de Santa Ana.
Religious locations include Almudena Cathedral, and Basilica De San Francisco El Grande.
Temple of Debod is an Egyptian temple.
BBVA headquarters is designed by Herzog & de Meuron.
Edificio Mirador is a unique building.
Torre Picasso was designed by Minoru Yamasaki.
Entertainment venues include the Palacio de Velázquez exhibition hall, Teatro Real, National Music Auditorium, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Metropolitano Stadium, Las Ventas Bullring, Madrid Arena, La Caja Mágica, Parque de Atracciones de Madrid, and Parque Warner Madrid.
Markets of note include San Miguel Market, Saint Ferdinand Market, Mercado de la Paz, and Saint Ildephonsus Market.
Transport locations include Madrid Atocha railway station, Barajas Airport designed by Richard Rogers, and Platform 0 which is a restored 1919 metro station.
Madrid has hosted productions including The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), The Others (2001), and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966).
The Valley of the Fallen is located on the outskirts of the Community of Madrid. Built by the dictator Francisco Franco, the complex includes a basilica, cross, abbey, and monument.
Extremadura
This western Spanish region includes the provinces of Badajoz and Cáceres.
Badajoz. Mérida is known for its ancient Roman locations including Teatro Romano de Mérida, Temple of Diana, Amphitheatre of Mérida, Roman circus of Mérida, Trajan Arch, Acueducto de los Milagros, Puente Romano, and the National Museum of Roman Art.
The city of Badajoz is known for Alcazaba of Badajoz, Badajoz Cathedral, Palacio de Congresos de Badajoz, Badajoz City Hall, Museo Extremeño e Iberoamericano de Arte Contemporáneo, Plaza de España, Puente de Palmas, and Edificio La Giralda.
Hilltop castle ruins include Castillo de Alburquerque, Castillo de Medellín, Castillo de Miraflores, and Castillo de Alange.
Cáceres. The city of Cáceres is known for its medieval cobbled streets, fortified houses and palaces, towers, and Moorish city walls. Game of Thrones (2011-2019) filmed locations including Plaza de Santa Maria, Arco de la Estrella, Torre de Bujaco, Torre de los Púlpitos, Cuesta de la Compañía, and the Casa Palacio de los Becerra. Other Cáceres film locations include Cathedral of Santa Maria, Plaza Mayor, Plaza de San Jorge, Palacio de las Cigüeñas, Cáceres Museum, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Helga de Alvear, and Paseo de Cánovas. Vostell Malpartida Museo is a unique location on the outskirts of Cáceres.
Plasencia is known for the New Cathedral of Plasencia, Casa Consistorial, Palacio dos Monroy, Muralhas de Plasencia, Acueduto de San Anton, and Plaza Mayor.
Trujillo locations include Plaza Mayor de Trujillo, and Trujillo Alcazaba which is a medieval Moorish castle that featured in Game of Thrones (2011-2019).
Royal Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe is located in Guadalupe.
Monasterio de San Jerónimo de Yuste is located in Cuacos de Yuste.
Alcántara is known for San Benito de Alcántara monastery, and Alcántara Bridge.
Monfragüe National Park is known for its birdlife.
Los Barruecos is a lake location including granite boulders that featured in Game of Thrones (2011-2019).
Castilla-La Mancha
This centrally located region includes the provinces of Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara and Toledo.
Albacete. The city of Albacete is known for the Albacete Cathedral, Albacete Fairgrounds, Albacete Circus Theater, Passage of Lodares, Albacete Bullring, and Museo Municipal de la Cuchillería de Albacete.
Castles of note include Castillo de Alcalá del Júcar, Castle of Almansa, Castle of Chinchilla, and Castillo de Yeste.
Lagunas de Ruidera Natural Park is known for its lagoons connected by waterfalls.
Ciudad Real. The city of Ciudad Real is known for Ciudad Real Cathedral, Plaza Mayor, and Puerta de Toledo.
Cuenca. The city of Cuenca is known for its city walls, Casas Colgadas, Cuenca Cathedral, Plaza Mayor, and San Pablo Bridge.
Monastery de Santiago de Uclés is located in the Spanish town of Uclés.
Castillo de Belmonte is a medieval castle located in San Cristobal.
La Ciudad Encantada featured in Conan the Barbarian (1982).
Guadalajara. The city of Guadalajara is known for Palace of El Infantado, Pantheon of the Duchess of Sevillano, and the Francisco Sobrino Museum.
Siguenza is known for Siguenza Cathedral, and Plaza Mayor.
Castles of note include Castle of Torija, Castle of Atienza, Castle of Pioz, and Castle of Zafra which was filmed for Game of Thrones (2011-2019).
Trillo Nuclear Power Plant is located in Guadalajara.
Toledo. The city of Toledo is known for Alcázar de Toledo, Toledo City Hall, Toledo Cathedral, Monasterio de San Juan de los Reyes, Colegio de Doncellas Nobles, Iglesia de Santo Tomé, Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, Synagogue of Santa María la Blanca, Synagogue of El Tránsito, Mosque of Cristo de la Luz, Museo del Greco, Museum of Santa Cruz, Hospital de Tavera, Puerta del Cambrón, Puerta de Bisagra, Puerta del Sol, Puente de Alcántara, Puente de San Martín, and Castle of San Servando.
Consuegra is known for its 12 windmills made famous in Don Quixote.
Ocaña is known for the Plaza Mayor.
Valencian Community
This eastern region includes the provinces of Alicante, Castellón, and Valencia.
Alicante. The port city of Alicante is known for Santa Bárbara Castle, Basilica of Santa Maria, Alicante Town Hall, Casa Carbonell, Hotel Gran Sol, Mercado Central de Alicante, and the Port of Alicante.
Llotja de Sant Jordi, located in Alcoi, was designed by Santiago Calatrava.
La Muralla Roja is a postmodern apartment complex in Manzanera, designed by Ricardo Bofill.
Las Salinas de Torrevieja are two pink lakes.
The Colony of Santa Eulalia is an abandoned socialist utopia.
Sanctuary of Holy Maria Magdalena is located in Novelda.
Alicante province beaches of note include Playa del Portet, Playa Cala Finestrat, Playa del Albir, Playa del Postiguet, Playa de Levante, Playa de la Zenia, Playa del Cura, and Playa de la Mata.
Castellón. Peniscola is known for Peniscola Castle, Plaza Santa María, Peniscola Calle Mayor, Portal Fosc, and Parque de la Artilleria, which all featured in Game of Thrones (2011-2019). Other Peniscola film locations include the Lighthouse of Peñiscola, Playa Sur, and Playa de Peñiscola.
Castellón de la Plana is known for Concatedral de Santa Maria, Castelló City Hall, and Planetario de Castellón.
Castell de Morella is located in Morella.
Castle of Onda is located in Onda.
Valencia. The port city of Valencia is best known for its beautiful beaches, modern architecture, and art deco buildings.
Valencia’s City of the Arts and the Sciences complex was designed by Santiago Calatrava. Buildings of note include L’Hemisfèric, Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe, L’Umbracle, L’Oceanogràfic, Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, Montolivet Bridge, Assut de l’Or Bridge, and L’Àgora. Tomorrowland (2015) filmed the City of the Arts and the Sciences.
Other Valencia city locations of note include Llotja de la Seda, Valencia Cathedral, Palacio de la Generalidad, Valencia City Hall, Serrans Gate, General Post Office, Casa del Punto de Gancho, Santa Catalina Church, Real Parroquia de los Santos Juanes Valencia, Valencia History Museum, Museu de Belles Arts de València, Plaza de la Virgen, Mercado Central, Mercado de Colón, Plaza de Toros de Valencia, Jardí de Montfort, Espai Verd Building, Veles e Vents America’s Cup Building designed by David Chipperfield, Estació del Nord, and Valencia container port.
Valencia beaches of note include Playa del Cabanyal, Playa de la Patacona, Playa de la Patacona, Playa de Pinedo, Platja del Perelló, and Playa El Saler.
Xativa Castle is a castle located in the city of Xàtiva.
Covetes dels Moros is a cliff face carved with ancient windows and chambers.
The Port of Sagunto is known for its unique Historic Blast Furnace, and Sagunto Castle.
Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo is a motorsport race track located in Cheste.
Andalusia
This southern region includes the provinces of Almería, Cádiz, Córdoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, Málaga, and Seville.
Spain’s sun-baked Andalusia region is known for the beaches of the Costa del Sol, the Sierra Nevada mountain range, and the cities of Granada, Cordoba, Seville, and Almeria.
Almería. The city of Almería is known for the Alcazaba of Almería which featured in Game of Thrones (2011-2019). Other Almería city film locations include Almería Cathedral, Museum of Almería, and Almería railway station.
Oasys is a Western-styled theme park.
Texas Hollywood is a Western-styled theme park.
El Cortijo del Fraile can easily double for a Spanish mission.
Rodalquilar is an abandoned gold mining town available for filming.
Torre de Mesa Roldan tower, located in Cabo de Gata natural park, featured in Game of Thrones (2011-2019).
Castillo de Vélez-Blanco is a Renaissance Castle.
Almería greenhouses make for interesting aerial photography.
Calar Alto Observatory is located in Almería province.
Lighthouses of note include Cabo de Gata Lighthouse, and Faro de la Mesa Roldán.
Almería province beaches of note include Playa de San José, Playa de Mónsul, Playa de los Muertos, Cala San Pedro, Playa de Agua Amarga, Playa de los Genoveses, Playazo de Rodalquilar, Playa de Cabo de Gata, and Playa Los Escullos.
The NeverEnding Story (1984) filmed in Desierto de Tabernas, Almería.
Pulpí Geode is a giant geode in an abandoned silver mine.
Cádiz. The port city of Cádiz is known for Cádiz Cathedral, Castillo de San Sebastian, Castillo de Santa Catalina, Teatro Romano, Cadiz Museum, Gran Teatro Falla, Plaza de San Juan de Dios, Parque Genovés, and the Port of Cádiz.
Jerez de la Frontera is known for Alcázar of Jerez, Jerez Cathedral, Church of Saint Michael, and Charterhouse of Jerez de la Frontera.
Castillo de Olvera is located in Olvera.
Setenil de las Bodegas is known for its houses built into a cliff.
Baelo Claudia was an ancient Roman town.
Lighthouses of note include Faro de Trafalgar, Punta Carnero Lighthouse, San Sebastian Lighthouse, and Chipiona Lighthouse.
Cádiz province beaches include Playa De Los Bateles, Playa de Los Lances, Cala de Roche, Playa de Getares, Playa de El Palmar, Playa Los Alemanes, Playa de Bolonia, Playa de Santa María del Mar, and Playa De La Cortadura.
Doñana National Park is known for its birdlife.
Córdoba. The city of Córdoba is known for the Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba, Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, Palacio de Viana, Palacio de la Merced, Patio de los Naranjos, Córdoba Synagogue, Santa Marina church, Julio Romero de Torres Museum, Caballerizas Reales, Plaza de la Corredera, Plaza del Potro, Templo Romano, Hammam Al Andalus, Torre De Calahorra, and the Roman Bridge which featured in Game of Thrones (2011-2019).
Medina Azahara was a fortified palace-city.
Castillo Almodovar del Rio featured in Game of Thrones (2011-2019).
Real Monasterio de San Jerónimo de Valparaíso is also located in Córdoba province.
Granada. The city of Granada is famous for the Alhambra complex which includes the Alcazaba Moorish fortifications, Nasrid Palaces, Palacio de Generalife, and the Palace of Charles V. Other Granada film locations include Granada Cathedral, Royal Chapel of Granada, Monasterio de San Jerónimo, Basílica de San Juan de Dios, Granada Charterhouse, El Bañuelo, Plaza de Toros, Plaza Isabel La Católica, and Park Federico García Lorca.
Castles in Granada include Castillo de San Miguel, Castillo de Salobreña, and Castillo de La Calahorra which was filmed for House of the Dragon (2022-).
The Gorafe Desert is known for its gorgeous red sandstone formations.
Mulhacén Peak is the highest peak on mainland Spain.
Sierra Nevada Ski Station is located in the Sierra Nevada National Park.
Huelva. Castles of note include Castillo de Niebla, Castillo de Cortegana, and Castillo de Aracena.
Río Tinto is a unique river that runs a red and orange colour.
Huelva province beaches of note include Playa del Parador de Mazagon, Playa Islantilla, Playa Caño Guerrero, and Playa Central.
Jaén. The city of Jaén is known for Castillo de Santa Catalina, Jaén Cathedral, Centro Cultural Palacio de Villardompardo, and International Museum of Art Íbero.
Úbeda locations of note include Vazquez de Molina Palace, Sacra Capilla del Salvador, Basílica de Santa María de los Reales Alcázares, Church of San Pablo, and Sinagoga del Agua.
Castles of note include Castillo de Alcalá la Real, Castillo de Baños de la Encina, Castillo de Alcaudete, Castillo de Sabiote, and Castillo De La Iruela.
Málaga. Málaga is known for its Alcazaba, Picasso Museum, Catedral de la Encarnación de Málaga, Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón, Roman Theatre, Castillo de Gibralfaro, La Malagueta Plaza de Toros, Histórico La Concepción Botanical Garden, Centre Pompidou Málaga, Malaga Museum, Museo Automovilístico de Málaga, Colección del Museo Ruso, Teatro Cervantes, Mercado Central de Atarazanas, and the Port of Málaga.
Ronda is known for its impressive bridges including Puente Nuevo, Puente Viejo, Puente Romano and Puente de la Ventilla. Other Ronda film locations of note include the Bullring of the Royal Cavalry of Ronda and the Arab Baths of Ronda.
La Farola de Málaga is a lighthouse in this province.
Málaga beaches of note include Playa de la Malagueta, Playas del Palo, and Playa Peñon del Cuervo.
Seville is the largest city in Andalusia. The Royal Alcázar of Seville featured in Game of Thrones (2011-2019). Plaza de Espana featured in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002), and Lawrence of Arabia (1962). Seville Cathedral is one of the largest churches in the world. Other Seville film locations include Torre del Oro, Archivo General de Indias, Casa consistorial de Sevilla, Casa de Pilatos, Palacio de las Dueñas, Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija, Palace of San Telmo, Basílica de Jesús del Gran Poder, Iglesia Colegial del Divino Salvador, Iglesia San Luis de los Franceses, Iglesia de Santa María la Blanca, Real Parroquia de Santa María de Sevilla, Monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas, Hospital de los Venerables, Seville Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Arts and Popular Customs of Seville, Museo del Baile Flamenco, Archeological Museum of Seville, CaixaForum Sevilla, Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo, Royal Tobacco Factory, Plaza del Cabildo, Plaza de toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla, Puente de Triana, and Parque de María Luisa. Hospital de las Cinco Llagas houses the Parliament of Andalusia. Alamillo Bridge was designed by Santiago Calatrava. Setas de Sevilla was designed by Jürgen Mayer. Sevilla Tower was designed by César Pelli. Estadio La Cartuja hosted the 1999 World Athletics Championships.
Palmar de Troya Cathedral is located in Palmar de Troya.
Osuna’s Plaza de Toros featured in Game of Thrones (2011-2019).
PS10 & PS20 Solar Power Towers is located in Seville province.
Region of Murcia
This southeastern region includes the province of Murcia.
Murcia. The city of Murcia is known for the Murcia Cathedral of Santa Maria, Real Casino de Murcia, Museo Salzillo, and the University of Murcia.
Cartagena is known for the Roman Theatre, Cartagena City Hall, Civil War Museum, Historical Military Museum, and Naval Museum Cartagena.
Lighthouses of note include Faro Cabo de Palos, and Estacio Lighthouse.
Murcia province beaches of note include Playa de Calblanque, Playa de Cala del Pino, Playa de Bolnuevo, and Playa Paraíso.
Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar is home to pink flamingos.
Balearic Islands
Located in the Mediterranean, the Balearic Islands include the islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera, as well as several smaller islands.
Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands. It is best known for beach resorts, sheltered coves, limestone mountains, and Roman and Moorish ruins. Palma film locations include Cathedral of Santa Maria of Palma, Castell de Bellver, Royal Palace of La Almudaina, Basílica de San Francisco, Plaça Major, Fundació Miró Mallorca, Llotja de Palma, and the Ferrocarril de Sóller. Outside of Palma, other Mallorca film locations include Drach Caves, Campanet Caves, Santuari de Lluc monastery, and Castle of Capdepera. Lighthouses of note include Formentor Lighthouse, Porto Pí Lighthouse, Porto Colom Lighthouse, and Faro de Cala Figuera. Mallorca beaches of note include Cala Mesquida, Es Calo del Moro, S’Amarador, Cala Torta, Sant Elm, Es Trenc, Cala domingos, and Magaluf.
Menorca is known for its beaches including Cala Macarelleta, Cala Galdana, Cala Algaiarens, Cala Mitjana, and Cala Mitjaneta. Lighthouses include Artrutx Lighthouse, Punta Nati Lighthouse, Cape Cavalleria Lighthouse, Sa Farola Lighthouse, Illa de l’Aire Lighthouse, and Favàritx Lighthouse. Other Menorca film location include the unique Quarries of S’Hostal, Cathedral Basilica of Ciutadella, Mola Fortress, and Hauser & Wirth Menorca art centre.
Ibiza is known for its electronic dance music parties, and beaches such as Cala Bassa, Cala d’Hort, Cala Benirrás, Cala Saladeta, Ses Salines, Aigües Blanques, and Platges de Comte. Lighthouses of note include Punta Moscarter Lighthouse, and Illa des Penjats Lighthouse.
Formentera is the smallest of the main Balearic Islands. Film locations include Calo Des Mort, and Far de la Mola lighthouse.
Ceuta
Ceuta is an autonomous city located on the north coast of Africa.
Film locations include the Royal Walls of Cueta, Casa de los Dragones, and Arab Baths of Ceuta.
Melilla
Melilla is an autonomous city located on the north coast of Africa.
Film locations include the Melilla la Vieja fortress, Parque Hernández, and Isla de Isabel II Lighthouse.
Canary Islands
The Canary Islands include the provinces of Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Spain Film Location Permits
Spain film location permits vary for each city, municipality and location.
There is no blanket city-wide permit for filming in Madrid. Permits can be processed within 3 days if the shoot does not assert exclusive use of public property. These permits only grant use of property for a specific time and location. For projects in Madrid that intend to assert exclusive use of public property such as laying track or controlling traffic, permits take up to two weeks to process.
In Barcelona, small shoots that assert exclusive use of public property require about 5 days to permit. More complex shoots involving street closures, stunts, pyrotechnics, and such require more time. Much depends on the specific locations required. Non-commercial productions are exempt from fees. Permits involving children take about two weeks to process.
Some notes on often requested locations:
For permission to film at the Guggenheim Bilbao, before the museum considers the project, the client is required to become a sponsor which is a minimum fee of 20,000 EUROS, more if the museum deems it. The process can take up to 2 weeks. The membership is valid for 5 years.
Permission for filming at the City of the Arts and Sciences is possible but depends on which buildings are chosen. The standard fee for image rights is 15,000 EUROS plus a 3,000 EUROS daily fee.
Please contact us for more location specific information.
When To Shoot?
As one of the sunniest countries in Europe, Spain offers year-round filming opportunities. It has long been a popular destination for European productions looking to shoot warm weather looks in wintertime, without having to travel far.
Spain’s climate varies from temperate in the north to dry and hot in the south. The best months to film for weather and long daylight hours are April to October. Summer, from June to August can be excessively hot in the interior, including Madrid. Coastal regions are milder during the summer. Be warned, Spain’s most popular beach locations become very busy during the European summer holiday season. Snow falls in mountain areas from November to March. For monthly weather statistics please see here.
Spain hosts a wide variety of colourful, boisterous festivals and events throughout the year including:
• La Tamborrada held in San Sebastian in January.
• Fiesta de Moros y Cristianos held in Alcoy in March.
• Las Fallas Festival held in Valencia in March.
• Semana Santa held in Seville in April.
• Spanish Formula One Grand Prix in May.
• El Colacho, Castrillo de Murcia held near Burgos in June.
• Festival of Saint Joan held in Menorca in June.
• Las Hogueras de San Juan held in Alicante in June.
• Running of the Bulls held in Pamplona in July.
• La Tomantina held in Valencia in August.
• Festes de la Merce held in Barcelona in September.
• Tarragona Concurs de Castells (Human Tower Competition) in October, every two years.
• Els Enfarinats takes place in Ibi, Alicante on 28th December.
• Barcelona World Race is a round the world yacht race that starts in Barcelona and takes place every 4 years.
• The Ocean Race is a round the world yacht race that starts in Alicante and takes place every 3 or 4 years.
Many Spaniards are non-religious. Christianity is the largest religion so those holidays and traditions are observed.
Public holidays may affect timing, availability and costs. See here for public holiday dates in Spain.
Unique Local Stories
Brands are looking for local stories that match their brand narrative. Our local teams are a great lead for sourcing those unique stories and characters.
If you are looking for stories for your next shoot, send us your brief and we will pitch you ideas.
If you have a unique story you would like to pitch to a brand anywhere in the world, pitch us your idea. We have well-established processes to ensure that your ideas are properly seen and protected.
Spain Costs & Tax Incentives For Filming
Costs. Spain trades in the Euro. It is generally one of the less expensive western European countries to shoot in. Our locally based fixers and service producers will negotiate deals and provide the appropriate level of production support to match every budget. See here for the current VAT rate.
Tax Incentives. Spain offers tax incentives for international shoots in the form of a tax rebate of up to 30%. Navarre offers a 35% via tax credit. The Canary Islands offer qualifying productions 50%.
Spain Film Crew & Talent
Crews. Spain has a good local pool of directors, directors of photography and stills photographers. Local crews are non-union. Spain has a good depth of very experienced and professional English speaking key crew. The country’s close proximity to major European production centres allows easy access to those crews should you ever need to look further.
Contact us if you are looking for a Madrid, Barcelona or Malaga based director, DP, photographer, videographer (cameraman / camera operator), camera assistant (focus puller), sound operator, grip, gaffer, stylist, hair and makeup, PA / runner, production driver, or any other film crew in Spain.
Talent is non-union and buyouts are very negotiable.
Spanish is the official language. Regional languages include Catalan, Valencian, Galician, and Basque.
Spain is a multicultural country offering mostly Mediterranean looks. Castilians, Catalans and Basques are the largest ethnic groups. Other groups include Asturians, Cantabrians, Galicians, and Roma. Spain is also home to a minority of people who are mainly from around Europe, South America, and North Africa. Some lead roles of non-Mediterranean talent may need to be cast abroad. Spain’s close proximity to major European production centres allow for easy access to specific talent.
Spain is also home to several celebrities including many of the world’s best footballers including names such as Messi, Ronaldo, and Bale.
Please contact us for recommended casting and talent agencies.
Fringes & Premiums. No hidden extras. 12 hours is the standard shooting day for commercial projects. 8 hours is standard for news or documentary shoots. On Saturdays overtime begins at 2:00 PM no matter what the call-time was. Sunday and public holidays are double pay at the start and overtime after 12 hours. That said, in the end it’s all negotiable and our producer packages deals that work for your budget whilst being fair to the crew.
Spain Film Equipment
Equipment. Spain has all of the standard camera, grip and lighting equipment and specialised equipment including Techonocranes and the Russian Arm. Additional equipment can be easily brought in from major European production centres. Please contact us for recommended equipment houses. For productions looking to bring in film equipment Spain is an ATA carnet country.
Communications. Communication is key. Our agility and global experience allows us to customise the right communications systems for every shoot.
Web posted casting, scouting, and videoconferencing.
For clients that are unable to attend set we offer a virtual video village solution. This dedicated and secure high-resolution video streaming platform allows clients from one or multiple timezones to view setups without compromise and to participate in real-time with the team on set. Separate systems can be set up for the discrete conversations that are required to make a job run right. Working remotely with our local teams reduces your content production costs, turnaround times, carbon footprint, and risks associated with unpredictable global events.
Spain Art Department, Studios, Backlots, & Post Production
Art department and set construction is of a very high standard for many years now. To give you an idea of the standard of work, Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008), A Fistful of Dollars (1964), and Lawrence of Arabia (1962) were all shot in Spain. Not to mention the many films shot locally by internationally renowned Spanish directors from Luis Buñuel to Pedro Almodovar.
Studios. Spain has many impressive studios including Ciudad de la Luz, Valencia Studios, Shoot Estudios, Banzai Studios, and Central Studios Mallorca. There are also Spaghetti Western sets in Almeria such as Mini Hollywood.
Post Production. Spain has some very good facilities. Please contact us for recommended post production options.
Spain Visas & Work Permits For Filming
Spain is a member of the Schengen Area. Entry is subject to regulations from country of origin. US crews can enter and film visa-free for a period of up to 90 days. Contact your local Spanish embassy or representative for more information.
Spain Transport & Accommodation
Transportation Infrastructure. Main roads are up to international standards. Several international and budget regional airlines service flights to Spain.
Accommodation. Madrid, Barcelona and Malaga are the main production centres. Spain is a well established major tourist destination with a wealth of accommodation options throughout the country. Please contact us for film friendly hotel options and corporate rates. For longer stays we can also organize serviced apartments. Hotels of note include:
Final Notes
Safety. Spain is a very safe place for foreign productions to come and film. See here for up to date travel advice.
Down Time. The vibrant culture, relaxed approach and beautiful locations make Spain a fun place to film. Local cuisine includes torreznos, gazpacho, jamon, hornazo, croquetas, cochinillo, lechazo, paella, churros, and sangria.
Projects. For an example of TV commercials, stills campaigns, online content, corporate videos, virtual reality 360 content, feature films, TV series and documentaries shot in Spain, please see below:
Hire Spain Production Support & Shooting Crew
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