Tourist in San Juan Gaztelugatxe, Basque Country

Spain Screen Grand Tour: explore the settings of your favourite stories

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Are you a movie buff and a series lover? Every time you're watching a movie, do you wonder what the places where these stories you love so much are really like? So if you are travelling through Spain or are planning to come soon, don't miss the opportunity to explore this country in a different way: by visiting the most iconic places where some of the most famous scenes have been filmed, not just in Spain, but also abroad.

“Film-induced tourism” takes on a new dimension thanks to Spain Screen Tourism, a project of Spain Film Commission that will help you travel around Spain from one filming location to another. In a simple and intuitive way, through its website you can plan your own tour of those destinations that have been the setting for films, series, documentaries or even music videos. The variety and experiences will captivate all types of travellers, from the most traditional fans to lovers of epic fantasy.

This project brings together a wide range of landscapes to visit throughout Spain: Discover the settings that will transport you back in time through the great classics of cinema, and the locations from the most recent series and films, passing by the monuments that have become icons of major productions. The Wild West, Bollywood, literary adaptations… Everything has its place.

Thematic and destination routes

Without a doubt, one of the crown jewels is the Game of Thrones route, which allows visitors to explore the places where the protagonists of the iconic series moved. These include the Real Alcázar of Seville, the setting for the Dorne Water Gardens, or the impressive Bárdenas Reales of Navarra, as well as the specta­cular Tabernas desert where the arrival of the Dothraki to the city of Vaes Dothrak was filmed. The experience not only immerses you in the locations where memorable scenes were filmed, but also helps you understand how the historical and natural elements of Spain were integrated into the narrative of the series. 

Top left: Bardenas desert in Aragón / Top right: Tabernas desert in Andalusia / Bottom: Royal Alcazar of Seville, Andalusia

Madrid

Another way to explore the most iconic settings on the small and big screen is to do so through specific cities. For example, “The Landscape of Light on the Screen” is a unique opportunity to discover Madrid through the eyes of the most renowned directors. From the vibrant Gran Vía to the calm Retiro Park, film buffs can relive scenes from films and series shot in the Spanish capital, such as Alejandro Amenábar'sOpen your eyes; Álex de la Iglesia's The day of the beast, or David Trueba's Soldiers of Salamis.

Left: Retiro Park / Right: Gran Vía in Madrid

Seville

Another essential itinerary is “The Seville that tells us about history”. What a better way to discover the capital of Andalusia than to explore its cinematic legacy. The city has been chosen on several occasions for major productions thanks to its historical and architectural heritage. Places like the Plaza de España have come to life in films such as Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. Furthermore, those nostalgic for the 70s and 80s can also relive the Seville of those years. The film Group 7 (2012) by Alberto Rodríguez is set in such peculiar places as the Los Humeros neighbourhood and the Jewish quarter. The route also includes locations from films such as Marshland and Model 77, revealing how the magic of cinema transforms and highlights the city's secrets.

Plaza de España in Seville, Andalusia

More destinations

You cannot miss the medieval parts of Barcelona, with the scenes of “La Catedral del Mar”; the exotic landscapes of the Balearic Islands, the setting for numerous national and international films and series, such as the popular The Crown; or Fuerteventura, which was used to recreate ancient Egypt in Exodus: Gods and Kings; the north of Africa in Allies or the planet Savareen in Han Solo: A Star Wars story. These are just some of the film tours you can take if you embark on this film adventure through Spain with Spain Screen Tourism.The range of possibilities is enormous. Your journey in film starts here!

Above: Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona, Catalonia / Bottom left: Cofete Beach in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands / Bottom right: Port Andratx in Mallorca, Balearic Islands