Take 01
2015
Tomorrowland
Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències (futuristic city of Tomorrowland)
39.4699°N, 0.3763°W
Valencia
Capture Spain's third city with our comprehensive production support across Valencia's futuristic Calatrava complex, medieval old town, and Mediterranean coast.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Valencia
Take 02
2013
Trance
Modern Valencia districts, central city scenes
Take 03
2014
Spanish Affair
Valencia old town, Las Fallas festival sequences
Take 04
2018
Westworld
Hemisfèric and L'Umbracle (futuristic backdrops)
Take 05
2014
Doctor Who
City of Arts and Sciences (futuristic alien-world scenes)
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Valencia
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
landmark
City of Arts and Sciences
Calatrava's white concrete and ceramic complex — the Hemisfèric eye-shaped IMAX, the Príncipe Felipe Museum's spine of arches, and the Palau de les Arts opera house. Featured as Tomorrowland's futuristic city.
L'Oceanogràfic
Europe's largest aquarium — Calatrava-designed pavilions, underwater tunnels, and dramatic curved shells. Unique for ocean and futuristic sequences.
Complex
El Carmen & Old Town
Medieval quarter with the Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart gates, Plaza de la Virgen, the Gothic Cathedral, and one of Europe's densest concentrations of street art.
Moderate
Mercado Central
One of Europe's largest covered fresh-food markets housed in a stunning 1928 modernist iron-and-glass pavilion with stained glass and ceramic tiles.
Moderate
Turia Gardens
9km serpentine park along the former riverbed with palm groves, sports fields, sculpture installations, the Gulliver playground, and crossings under 18 historic bridges.
Easy
La Lonja de la Seda
UNESCO 15th-century Gothic silk exchange with twisting columns and a coffered Trade Hall ceiling. One of Europe's finest civil Gothic interiors.
Complex
La Malvarrosa Beach & Cabanyal
3km Mediterranean beachfront with palm promenade, the historic Cabanyal fishing quarter with tile-fronted casas, and authentic seafood paella restaurants.
Easy
Bioparc Valencia
Innovative zoo-immersion park with no visible barriers — African savanna, Madagascar, and equatorial Africa habitats. Unique for nature and adventure productions.
Moderate
Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències
Santiago Calatrava's futuristic complex with the Oceanogràfic, Hemisfèric, Príncipe Felipe Science Museum, and Palau de les Arts. Spain's premier sci-fi backdrop.
Ruzafa
Trendy neighborhood with art galleries, third-wave cafes, vintage boutiques, and Valencia's hippest bar scene.
La Malvarrosa & Cabanyal
Mediterranean beachfront with the historic Cabanyal fishing quarter, traditional tile-fronted casas, and palm-lined promenade.
L'Eixample & Colón
19th-century expansion district with Modernista architecture, Mercado de Colón, and upscale shopping along Carrer Colón.
Scene 03 — The Case for Valencia
Why Film in Valencia
- ✓ World-unique Calatrava architecture — instantly futuristic for sci-fi and tech productions
- ✓ Compact city: medieval old town to Mediterranean beach in 15 minutes
- ✓ Comunitat Valenciana regional incentives stack with Spain's 30% national rebate
- ✓ Lower production costs than Madrid or Barcelona
- ✓ Mild Mediterranean climate enables year-round outdoor shooting
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports VLC (9km / 20 min) ▼
Valencia Airport (VLC) — 9km / 20 min
Metro Lines 3 & 5 (25 min)Aerobús (15 min)Taxi (~€20)Private transfer
Local Transit metro · bus · taxi · rideshare ▼
metro
10 lines (Metrovalencia) covering city and suburbs. Operates 5am-midnight.
Crew tip: Metro filming requires FGV authorization. Off-peak shoots preferred.
bus
EMT Valencia bus network covers everywhere Metro doesn't. Night buses available.
Crew tip: Reliable for crew transport. Less restrictive than Metro.
taxi
White Valencia taxis with diagonal stripe. Metered with airport supplement.
Crew tip: Radio Taxi Valencia accepts advance bookings for crew runs.
rideshare
Cabify and Bolt operate. Uber availability is limited.
Production Parking moderate · Permits required
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ORA paid zones in centro. Underground garages widely available. Easier than Madrid or Barcelona for vehicle production.
Production vehicle permits via Valencia Film Office. Base camps often arranged near Turia Gardens or port.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Compact city — Old Town to City of Arts is 15 min by Metro or car. Beach 10 min from centro. Las Fallas (March) brings major closures and crowds — schedule accordingly.
Ready?
Plan Your Valencia Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing Spain's futuristic Mediterranean gateway.