Spain
One Country.
Thousands of Worlds.
From Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines to deserts, mountains, historic cities, contemporary architecture and volcanic islands, Spain offers exceptional location diversity for international feature films, television series and streaming productions.
A Continent
Within a Country
Seven distinct filming environments — from Mediterranean coves to volcanic islands — within one established European production base.
Mediterranean
Coastlines, islands and sunlit locations with distinctive Mediterranean light.
Atlantic
Rugged coastlines, green landscapes and distinctive northern Spanish locations.
Deserts &
Arid Landscapes
Desert terrain and otherworldly arid landscapes for period, contemporary and speculative settings.
Mountains
& Snow
High-altitude landscapes, alpine terrain, forests and seasonal snow.
Historic Spain
Centuries of architecture, historic cities and locations for period productions.
Contemporary Spain
Modern cities, contemporary architecture and diverse European urban environments.
Islands &
Volcanic Landscapes
Volcanic terrain, subtropical landscapes and dramatic Atlantic island locations.
A Major European Production Destination
Spain combines exceptional location diversity with experienced crews, established production hubs, specialist suppliers and strong international transport connections.
Productions can move between radically different landscapes, architectural styles and climates while remaining within a mature European production environment.
Together with competitive film incentives and a well-established audiovisual industry, this makes Spain a versatile base for feature films, television series and large-scale international productions.
Coastlines.
Light.
Architecture.
Spain’s Mediterranean coast combines beaches, coves, ports, coastal roads, historic towns, modern resorts and major urban centres across well-connected production regions.
Catalonia, Valencia, the Balearic Islands and the Mediterranean coast of Andalucía provide an extensive range of locations for contemporary, period and international productions.
Wild Coastlines.
Green Landscapes.
Northern and Atlantic Spain has a markedly different visual identity: rugged coastlines, forests, green valleys, fishing towns, cliffs and variable weather conditions.
Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and the Basque Country provide landscapes capable of doubling for a wide range of northern European and Atlantic settings.
Other Worlds.
Without Leaving Spain.
Spain contains some of Europe’s most distinctive arid landscapes, including the Bardenas Reales in Navarra and the desert environments of Almería.
Their scale, geology and cinematic character can stand in for remote, historical, futuristic and international settings while keeping production within Spain and the European Union.
From Alpine Landscapes to High-Altitude Locations
The Pyrenees, Sierra Nevada and other Spanish mountain regions provide high-altitude landscapes, forests, valleys, mountain roads and seasonal snow for productions requiring environments far removed from the country’s better-known coastal imagery.
These regions can support both intimate natural settings and large-scale exterior production.
Centuries of Architecture
Medieval streets, castles, palaces, monasteries, fortified towns and historic city centres allow Spain to represent multiple historical periods and cultural settings.
Roman, Islamic, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture coexist across the country, creating an unusually broad range of period environments.
Modern Europe.
Multiple Identities.
Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia and other Spanish cities offer modern business districts, contemporary architecture, residential neighbourhoods, transport infrastructure and distinctive urban spaces.
Within relatively compact production territories, filmmakers can move from historic European streetscapes to contemporary metropolitan environments.
Volcanic.
Atlantic.
Extraordinary.
The Canary Islands offer volcanic terrain, black-sand beaches, subtropical landscapes, desert environments, forests and dramatic Atlantic coastlines.
Their distinctive geography, climate and established production ecosystem have made the islands an important destination for international film, television and audiovisual production.
Production Across Spain
Madrid
Barcelona &
Catalonia
Andalucía
Canary Islands
Basque Country
Navarra
An Established Production Ecosystem
Spain has an established audiovisual production ecosystem spanning experienced crews, production companies, casting, equipment rental, post-production, VFX and specialist suppliers.
International productions can assemble complete local departments and scale resources across the country, supported by regional film commissions and production service networks.
Built for International Productions
Spain offers studios, sound stages, backlots and production facilities capable of supporting international feature films, television series and large-scale streaming productions.
From virtual production and specialist technical facilities to camera, lighting and grip rental, productions can access integrated infrastructure across the country’s principal production hubs.
Planning to Film in Spain?
Considering Spain for a feature film, television series or streaming production? Explore our practical production guide covering permits, crews, equipment, locations, logistics and the key requirements for filming in Spain.