As one of the most scenic landscapes in Spain it is not surprising that most productions are fantasy. Gods fights, Titans and superheroes await for you in the 5 Movies and Tv shows filmed in Lanzarote.
5 Tv shows and movies filmed in Lanzarote
1. Movies filmed in Lanzarote: Broken embraces by Pedro Almodovar
One of our favorite Almodovar movies was partially filmed in the stunning landscapes of Lanzarote. The locations where Playa del Golfo, where the famous green lake is and Volcán la Corona.
In the movie, Harry Caine is a blind screenwriter who falls in love with the main lead of his movies, played by Penelope Cruz. She is the mistress of a very influential businessman who seeks revenge.
2. Clash of the Titans
A Hollywood movie with Ralph Fiennes, Liam Neeson and Sam Worthington. It was filmed in Timanfaya, the volcanic national park.
Around 20% of the movie locations where in the Canary Island, apart from Lanzarote filming took place in Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
In the film, Perseus, son of Zeus, vows to take revenge on Hades, the ruler of the underworld, when he sees his mortal family die.
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3. TV shows filmed in Lanzarote: Doctor Who
The episode Planet of Fire (1984) was filmed in several locations around Lanzarote like Orzola, Papagayo beach and Mirador del Rio.
4. Road to Salina
Legendary actress Rita Hayworth was the main lead in this movie from 1970 fully filmed in Lanzarote, mainly in the salt mines Salinas de Janubio.
In the movie, Jonas is on the road to Salina. On his way he meets a gas station owner, Mara, who is struck by his resemblance to her dead son. Jonas decides to stay, where he is surprise by the dark story of Mara’s son death.
Legendary actress Rita Hayworth was the main lead in this movie from 1970 fully filmed in Lanzarote, mainly in the salt mines Salinas de Janubio.
In the movie, Jonas is on the road to Salina. On his way he meets a gas station owner, Mara, who is struck by his resemblance to her dead son. Jonas decides to stay, where he is surprise by the dark story of Mara’s son death.
5. Movies filmed in Lanzarote: Eternals
This American superhero film by Marvel was partially filmed in the island, in Volcan del Cuervo, a famous volcano.
Movie cast include names as famous as Harry Styles, Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie and Kit Harington.
The movie follows he events of Endgame. A tragedy forces the Eternals, ancient aliens that like in the Earth in secret, to get together against men more ancient enemies: the Deviants.
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