WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Murcia

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  • “The Sea Inside” (Mar adentro, 2004) – Although the main setting is in Galicia, this Spanish film showcases the beauty of Calblanque Beach, located in the southeastern region of Murcia.
  • “Verónica” (2017) – While the majority of the movie is set in Madrid, parts of it were filmed in the coastal town of Águilas, Murcia.
  • “El Cid: The Legend” (El Cid: La leyenda, 2003) – Although an animated film, it depicts the life of El Cid and features scenes inspired by the landscape of Murcia.
  • “Le Cercle Rouge” (1970) – While not specifically set in Murcia, this French neo-noir crime film includes a notable scene shot in the city of Cartagena, Murcia.
  • “El Mal Querer” (2019) – This music video by Rosalía showcases the modern architecture of the University of Murcia, known as “La Merced.”
  • “The Olive Tree” (El olivo, 2016) – While not technically set in Murcia, it depicts the journey of Alma, a young woman who embarks on a quest to recover an ancient olive tree from her grandfather’s field in the region.
  • “Buddha’s Little Finger” (2015) – Based on the novel by Victor Pelevin, parts of this Russian film were shot in the Cala Cortina area of Cartagena, Murcia.
  • “Vída y colour” (2018) – This Spanish film portrays the adventures of a group of blind people who go on a trip to the coastal town of Águilas, Murcia.
  • “La Isla Mínima” (Marshland, 2014) – Although primarily set in the marshes of Andalusia, this Spanish crime thriller includes some scenes filmed in the Mar Menor area of Murcia.
  • “El Ultimo Verano” (2017) – A Spanish film that takes place during summer in Costa Cálida, which lies along the coast of Murcia.
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