Are you a cinema fanatic? Are you comming to the Canary Islands and want to know which are some of the most famous films that have been shot in the archipelago? If so, you can't miss our selection of feature films that found the best natural set for their scenes on the islands. And the best thing is that we tell you where they were recorded so you can visit these places with your rental car in the Canary Islands. Don't lose any details!
1. Los últimos de Filipinas (Last Stand in the Philippines) - 1898
This film by Salvador Calvo was shot in Santa Lucía city, in Gran Canaria, where the town of Baler and its soldiers were located. The green and magnificent mountains that are seen as a backdrop can be appreciated by anyone who decides to go with their cheap rental car in Gran Canaria to this enclave. But beyond the cinematic interest, the visit is worth it. In Santa Lucía it is possible to taste some good regional wines and eat typical island dishes, always in a quiet environment and away from the bustle.
2. Los abrazos rotos (Broken Embraces)
Pedro Almodóvar was in charge of shooting some of the scenes from the film Los abrazos rotos in Lanzarote, this film was a hit on the big screen. If you want to visit the filming area, just go with your cheap rental car in Lanzarote to the Los Golfos area and to the viewpoint of Laguna de Los Ciclos. Both areas are well known for its tourists, but visiting them knowing that Penelope Cruz was there will be doubly satisfying.
3. Una hora más en Canarias (One hour more in the Canary Islands)
As it could not be otherwise, this film found in the islands the best locations for its shooting. Directed by Luis Serrano de la Peña, this musical comedy has its epicentre in Tenerife, specifically in Garachico. However, there are also scenes recorded in Icod de los Vinos and San Cristóbal de La Laguna, among others. Undoubtedly, the traveler who decides to take his cheap rental car in Tenerife and to go to these areas will find amazing landscapes that will not leave him indifferent. The best choice!
4. Palmeras en la nieve (Palm Trees in the Snow)
We finished our selection with a feature film featuring great names from the national film scene, such as Mario Casas and Adriana Ugarte. The scenarios of Palmeras en la Nieve were located in Gran Canaria, specifically in the Selva de Doramas (in the cities of Teror and Moya), Arucas, Guía, Telde and Playa de Sardina del Norte (in Gáldar). If you like this movie, nothing like renting a cheap car in Gran Canaria and organizing a route that will take you through all these points. A perfect plan for your vacation day!
