Barcelona one of Europe’s most eclectic cities, has proven to be an appealing city for the movie industry. Her energy and dynamism is felt everywhere, always on the move and constantly reinventing itself. Barcelona offers an unparalleled mixture of architecture styles, from modernist, to Romanesque, Gothic and medieval architecture found in its Gothic Quarter. The city’s promenades Las Ramblas Boulevard, lined with outdoor cafes, restaurants, shops and the elegant Paseo da Gracia Avenue are a favorite of visitors, and have served as backdrop for movies many times over.

Gaudi has endowed the city with his unique creations. Barcelona’s landmark La Sagrada Familia Basilica, Casa Baitlo or La Pedrera buildings are just a few of his wonderful creations. The imaginative Parc Guell is where director, Woody Allen chose to shoot scenes for his popular film Vicky, Cristina, Barcelona.

Valencia, Spain’s third largest city, was founded by the Romans in 138 BC as a retirement paradise for former Legionnaires. It’s known for year-around near perfect climate, magnificent white beaches, exuberant outdoor living, vivacious nightlife and spectacular fiestas. Once you leave Valencia’s beautiful historic quarter with its magnificent 13th century Cathedral and 15th century La Lonja Silk Exchange Building a Unesco Heritage Site, you pass through the medieval Torres de Serranos into one of the most modern, innovative cities in the world. 

The impressive City of Arts and Sciences, features a series of impressive collection of futuristic buildings designed by native master architect Santiago de Calatrava. This is one of the many reasons why the City of Arts and Sciences was used during the filming of the movie Tomorrowland and HBO’s popular TV Series Westworld Season 3. Valencia, its historic sites, unique architecture and beautiful open spaces has always appealed to the movie industry.

Sevilla’s visitors have always fallen under the spell of its charms. The city has had this effect since it was home to Moors and Jews during their Gold Age. The Triana Gypsy Quarter and lively Barrio de Santa Cruz, the former Gypsy and Jewish Quarter are a must for visitors. These quarters are also known for authentic local Flamenco. Sevilla’s Cathedral is a great example of Gothic architecture. Full of rich history, it houses the final resting place of Christopher Columbus and attached is La Giralda a former 7th century Moorish watchtower.

Nearby the impressive El Alcázar Royal Palace built by King Peter I the Cruel, in the 14th century and finished in the 17th century during King Charles V’s reign, offers magnificent Moorish intricate interiors and large gardens that have been used in films like Knight and Day and Mission impossible II. The magnificent Plaza de España built in the 1920’s for the International World Fair, features a selection of unique buildings decorated with tiles and ceramics. Plaza de España has also been a favorite location used during the filming of Lawrence of Arabia and Star Wars Episode II.

This eclectic combination of three of Spain’s great cities is one of the many reasons why the film industry keeps coming back to Barcelona, Valencia and Sevilla!

What does Hollywood and the Film Industry see in Spain? The same things we all see. Art. Culture. History. Architecture. Flamenco. Come to Spain and see for yourself.

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If you are a fan of the immensely popular HBO Series Games of Thrones, then we invite you to visit some of the many unique places where episodes were filmed.

The Basque Country’s location, history and culture already makes it a popular region for visitors looking to enjoy its beautiful coastline, sophisticated cities like Bilbao and San Sebastian, quaint towns like Hondarribia or Ondarroa, and its famed and recognized excellent gastronomy.

Here you can visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and follow the footbridge walked by pilgrims since the medieval times leading up to a historic Chapel, and where Jon Snow and Daenerys met. You will also recognize the beaches of Itzurun, near the coastal town of Zumaia. This location was used as the shores of Westeros and the return of Daenerys Targaryen.

In the region of Cataluña you can visit the beautiful 11th century Castell de Santa Florentina in the town of Canet de Mar, located between Girona and Barcelona. It was used as the Palace and House of Sanwell Tarley in Horn Hill. This magnificent castle was expanded between the 14th and 16th century. During your visit you can join the Game of Thrones Tour. Also in Girona’s the Cathedral of Santa Maria was used as an outdoor location.

The historic Castle of Zafra on a Hill, in the province of Guadalajara was also selected as the Tower of Joy. Here Ned Stark and his Kings guards clashed with the Targaryen henchmen and Ser Arthur Dayne.

It’s no surprise that various locations in the popular region of Andalucia served as backdrops such as: The ruins of the former Roman city, Italica birthplace of Emperors Trojan and Adrian were born. Sevilla’s magnificent Alcazar Palace, built in the 14th century in the Moorish style, and the former Royal Dockyards. Cordoba’s historic Roman Bridge became the Long bridge of Volantis. The white town of Osuna as wells as the Moorish Alcazaba Castle of Almeria were also used during the filming.

What do Hollywood and the Film Industry see in Spain? The same things we all see. Art. Culture. History. Architecture. Flamenco. Come to Spain and see for yourself.

For more information on our FIT packages call us at 562 916 3359
or email us at info@exclusivelyspain.us.

We look forward to working with you and welcoming you back to Spain!