- The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) – This classic spaghetti Western directed by Sergio Leone was partially filmed in Almeria’s Tabernas Desert.
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) – Portions of the film were shot in Almeria, including the iconic Almeria train station scene.
- For a Few Dollars More (1965) – Another Sergio Leone-directed Western, this film also used Almeria’s rugged desert landscapes as a backdrop.
- Lawrence of Arabia (1962) – Portions of this epic historical drama about English soldier T.E. Lawrence were filmed in places like Almeria’s Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park.
- Patton (1970) – This war film, starring George C. Scott as General George S. Patton, utilised Almeria province’s landscapes to portray North Africa during World War II.
- Cleopatra (1963) – This historical epic starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton included scenes filmed in Almeria’s Mojácar region.
- A Fistful of Dollars (1964) – The first film in Sergio Leone’s “Dollars Trilogy” starring Clint Eastwood, this production further showcased the landscapes of Almeria.
- The Wind and the Lion (1975) – This adventure film starring Sean Connery and Candice Bergen depicted early 20th-century Morocco, with some scenes filmed in Almeria.
- Conan the Barbarian (1982) – Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic portrayal of Conan was partially filmed in Almeria, which served as the setting for some of the movie’s epic action sequences.
- Excalibur (1981) – Director John Boorman’s retelling of the King Arthur legend featured some scenes filmed in Almeria’s desert landscapes.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Almería
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