Famous Films & TV Series Filmed in Mallorca
From Hollywood blockbusters to award-winning European dramas, Mallorca has served as a breathtaking backdrop for some of the world's most celebrated productions. Discover every major film and TV series shot on the island.
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Preview the most acclaimed productions filmed on the island
Landmark TV Series
From BBC crime dramas to Paramount+ blockbusters, Mallorca has become one of Europe's most sought-after television filming destinations
MobLand
2025–2026Guy Ritchie's gritty crime saga returned to Mallorca for its second season in January 2026. The production took over La Fortalesa — the same fortress made famous by The Night Manager — while Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren were spotted exploring Palma Cathedral during filming breaks. The series follows a London crime family's expansion into the Mediterranean underworld.
The Night Manager
2016, 2026The production that put Mallorca on the global filming map. Sa Fortalesa in Pollença became Richard Roper's clifftop fortress, while Cala Deià's Ca's Patró March restaurant served as the atmospheric seaside dining location. The series won three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. Season 2 returned to Mallorca in 2026, cementing the island's status as a premium spy-thriller location.
Special Ops: Lioness
2023–presentTaylor Sheridan's military thriller brought an A-list cast to Mallorca in early 2025. Palma's historic centre doubled as various Mediterranean locations, with the Hotel Glòria and Plaza de Cort featuring prominently. The Paramount+ series follows a CIA operative who recruits a Marine to befriend the daughter of a terrorist.
The Crown
2016–2023Netflix's award-winning royal drama used Mallorca in its final seasons. Palma Bay and Puerto Portals appeared both as themselves — recreating the Spanish Royal Family's summer holidays — and as stand-ins for Italian coastal settings. The series chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.
The Mallorca Files
2019–2021The BBC series that made Mallorca the star of the show. Following British detective Miranda Blake and German detective Max Winter solving crimes across the island, the series showcased dozens of Mallorcan locations over two seasons. Cala Deià, Puerto de Andratx, and the Calvià coastline featured prominently, creating an unofficial tourist trail for fans.
White Lines
2020Created by Álex Pina of Money Heist fame, this mystery thriller was set in Ibiza but filmed almost entirely in Mallorca. The production used Palma Bay, the hidden coves of Calvià, and the legendary S'Estaca estate — once owned by Michael Douglas — as key locations. The series follows a woman investigating her brother's disappearance twenty years earlier.
Iconic Films
Over seven decades of cinema history, from Golden Age classics to modern Hollywood productions
Cloud Atlas
2012The Wachowskis' ambitious sci-fi epic used Mallorca's most dramatic landscapes for its post-apocalyptic sequences. Sa Calobra's towering limestone cliffs and turquoise waters appeared as a primitive future world, while the serpentine road to Formentor and the valleys around Sóller provided otherworldly backdrops for this six-story narrative spanning centuries.
Me Before You
2016The adaptation of Jojo Moyes' bestselling novel chose Port de Sóller as the setting for its most romantic sequences. Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin rode the iconic wooden tram between Sóller and the port, creating one of the film's most memorable scenes. The harbour's crescent-shaped bay and the surrounding Tramuntana mountains provided a picture-perfect Mediterranean backdrop.
The Hustle
2019Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson brought their comedic talents to Mallorca in this remake of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Palma's elegant streets and Port de Sóller's charming harbour served as the fictional French Riviera town of Beaumont-sur-Mer, showcasing Mallorca's ability to double for any Mediterranean luxury destination.
Evil Under the Sun
1982Peter Ustinov's Hercule Poirot investigates a murder at an exclusive island resort in this Agatha Christie adaptation. The Cala d'Or area on Mallorca's east coast provided the glamorous seaside setting, with its crystal-clear waters and hidden coves perfectly capturing the novel's atmosphere of luxury and danger.
A Long Way Down
2014Based on Nick Hornby's novel, this dark comedy brought Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, and Breaking Bad's Aaron Paul to Mallorca. Four strangers who meet on a rooftop on New Year's Eve form an unlikely bond, with Mallorca's coastal locations providing the backdrop for their journey of self-discovery.
The Magus
1968Based on John Fowles' enigmatic novel, this psychological drama starred Anthony Quinn as a mysterious millionaire who lures a young teacher (Michael Caine) into an elaborate mind game on a Greek island — filmed on Mallorca. Candice Bergen co-starred in one of the era's most intellectually ambitious productions.
Iconic Filming Locations
The real-world settings behind Mallorca's most famous on-screen moments
Sa Fortalesa, Pollença
This 17th-century clifftop fortress became world-famous as Richard Roper's lair in The Night Manager. Perched dramatically above the sea on the Pollença peninsula, it has since hosted MobLand and remains one of the Mediterranean's most exclusive filming locations.
Cala Deià
This tiny, picturesque cove nestled below the village of Deià has appeared in numerous productions. The Ca's Patró March restaurant, perched on the rocks above the crystal-clear water, became iconic after The Night Manager's dinner scenes were filmed here.
Sa Calobra & Torrent de Pareis
The dramatic limestone gorge and its famous serpentine road have provided otherworldly backdrops for science fiction and adventure films. Cloud Atlas used these towering cliffs to represent a post-apocalyptic future, while the winding road itself has appeared in countless car commercials.
Port de Sóller
The crescent-shaped harbour and its historic wooden tram have charmed audiences worldwide. Me Before You's most romantic scenes were filmed here, and the port has doubled for various Mediterranean towns in multiple productions.
Palma Old Town & Cathedral
The island's capital offers a rich tapestry of Gothic architecture, narrow medieval streets, and the magnificent La Seu Cathedral. Productions from MobLand to Special Ops: Lioness have used Palma's atmospheric streets, while the Cathedral has served as a dramatic backdrop for numerous scenes.
Cap de Formentor
The dramatic northern tip of Mallorca, with its lighthouse perched on sheer cliffs above the Mediterranean, has provided breathtaking establishing shots for numerous productions. The winding road to the cape is one of Europe's most scenic drives.
Mallorca's Film Heritage Timeline
Seven decades of cinematic history on the island
- Our Girl Friday (1953) — Joan Collins stars in one of the first British films shot in Mallorca
- The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad (1958) — Ray Harryhausen brings fantasy to Mallorca's caves
- Bahía de Palma (1962) — Elke Sommer's bikini scene shocks Franco-era censors
- Woman of Straw (1964) — Sean Connery films in Artà between Bond movies
- El Verdugo (1963) — Berlanga's masterpiece, one of Spain's greatest films
- The Magus (1968) — Anthony Quinn and Michael Caine on the island
- F for Fake (1973) — Orson Welles' final masterwork, partly filmed in Mallorca
- Evil Under the Sun (1982) — Agatha Christie's Poirot comes to Cala d'Or
- Bearn (1983) — Adaptation of Mallorca's most important novel
- Sword of Honour (2001) — Pre-Bond Daniel Craig films on the island
- The Kovak Box (2006) — Timothy Hutton in a Mallorcan sci-fi thriller
- Mad Dogs (2011) — Sky Atlantic's dark comedy puts Mallorca on the thriller map
- Cloud Atlas (2012) — The Wachowskis film at Sa Calobra and Formentor
- A Long Way Down (2014) — Pierce Brosnan and Aaron Paul on the island
- The Night Manager (2016) — Sa Fortalesa becomes the world's most famous filming location
- Me Before You (2016) — Port de Sóller charms global audiences
- The Mallorca Files (2019) — BBC makes the island the star of its crime drama
- The Hustle (2019) — Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson in Palma
- Turn Up Charlie (2019) — Idris Elba's Netflix comedy filmed in Mallorca
- White Lines (2020) — Money Heist creator's thriller filmed across the island
- La Caza: Tramuntana (2021) — Spanish thriller set in the mountains
- Der König von Palma (2021) — German series about Mallorca's tourism history
- The Crown (2023) — Netflix's royal drama films at Puerto Portals
- Pathaan (2023) — Bollywood's biggest star brings action to Mallorca
- Love Island (2015–present) — Millions watch Mallorca sunshine annually
- Special Ops: Lioness (2025) — Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña in Palma
- MobLand (2026) — Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan at La Fortalesa
- The Night Manager S2 (2026) — The iconic series returns to Mallorca
Film Festivals & Industry
Mallorca's growing role in the international film industry
Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival
Now in its 15th edition (2026), EMIFF has been recognised by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the world's best film festivals. Held annually in Palma, it showcases international premieres, industry talks, and networking events that attract filmmakers from around the globe.
October 2026 · PalmaCONECTA Magaluf–Mallorca
An international fiction project market that brings together producers, distributors, and broadcasters. The 2026 edition runs May 25–28, positioning Mallorca as a key hub for international co-productions and content development.
May 2026 · MagalufMallorca Film Commission
The Mallorca Film Commission, part of the Consell de Mallorca, actively promotes the island as a filming destination and provides support for international productions. With a dedicated team assisting with permits, location scouting, and local crew connections, Mallorca has seen a dramatic increase in productions year over year. The island offers competitive tax incentives, over 300 days of sunshine annually, diverse landscapes within a compact area, and excellent infrastructure — making it one of Europe's most versatile and production-friendly destinations.
Behind the Scenes
On-location filming stills and iconic scenes from Mallorca productions