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Location Scouting Services
Find perfect filming locations across Spain—from Madrid to Barcelona and beyond.
Finding the right location can make or break a production. That's why we've built a team of experienced scouts who know Spain inside and out—from the modernist architecture of Barcelona to the Moorish palaces of Andalucía. We handle everything: site research, logistics assessments, permit paperwork. You tell us what you're looking for, and we'll find it.
Over the years, we've put together a database of more than 5,000 locations across the country. But we don't just hand you a list and wish you luck. Our scouts hit the ground to verify each site meets your specific needs, whether that's a medieval alcázar in Seville for your period piece or a sleek Madrid Gran Vía rooftop for a fashion campaign.
What really sets us apart is our network. We've spent years building relationships with property owners, local ayuntamientos, the Spain Film Commission, ICAA (Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales), and regional film commissions like the Andalucía Film Commission and Catalonia Film Commission. When you need to shoot at a location that typically says no to productions, we know who to call.
Our Location Scouting Services
Finding the right location can make or break a production. That's why we've built a team of experienced scouts who know Spain inside and out—from the modernist architecture of Barcelona to the Moorish palaces of Andalucía. We handle everything: site research, logistics assessments, permit paperwork. You tell us what you're looking for, and we'll find it.
Over the years, we've put together a database of more than 5,000 locations across the country. But we don't just hand you a list and wish you luck. Our scouts hit the ground to verify each site meets your specific needs, whether that's a medieval alcázar in Seville for your period piece or a sleek Madrid Gran Vía rooftop for a fashion campaign.
What really sets us apart is our network. We've spent years building relationships with property owners, local ayuntamientos, the Spain Film Commission, ICAA (Instituto de la Cinematografía y de las Artes Audiovisuales), and regional film commissions like the Andalucía Film Commission and Catalonia Film Commission. When you need to shoot at a location that typically says no to productions, we know who to call.
Comprehensive Location Scouting Solutions
Expert location scouts with intimate knowledge of Spain's diverse landscapes, urban environments, and cultural sites. Professional location services from initial scouting to production support with permits and logistics coordination.
Urban Locations
- • Modern cityscapes
- • Historic districts
- • Commercial areas
- • Residential neighborhoods
- • Industrial zones
Natural Landscapes
- • Coastal beaches
- • Mountain regions
- • Vineyard settings
- • Forest locations
- • River systems
Cultural Sites
- • Historic chateaux
- • Medieval architecture
- • Traditional villages
- • Museums
- • Heritage locations
Production Facilities
- • Studio spaces
- • Controlled environments
- • Green screen facilities
- • Equipment storage
- • Crew facilities
How We Work With You
Here's how we typically work with productions. You tell us what you're looking for, we go find it, and we handle all the headaches in between—permits, negotiations, logistics. By the time you show up to shoot, everything's ready.
Requirements Analysis
First things first—we sit down with you to understand exactly what you're after. We'll go through your script, look at reference images, talk about budget constraints, and nail down the visual style you're going for. No detail is too small at this stage.
Research & Reconnaissance
Our scouts will start their work after we determine what you require. Our team retrieves site options from the database followed by actual inspections at each location. Our team takes photos of every location from different perspectives while we record all essential operational details including power availability and parking spaces and environmental conditions and daylight patterns.
Presentation & Selection
We put together a detailed presentation for each shortlisted location. You'll get professional photos, logistical breakdowns, estimated costs, and info on what permits we'll need. Most clients find exactly what they want within the first round of options.
Coordination & Securing
Once you've made your choice, we handle the rest. We negotiate fees with property owners, coordinate access schedules, manage contracts, and secure all necessary permits. By the time your crew arrives, everything's sorted and ready to go.
You'll have a single point of contact throughout—someone who knows your project and can give you straight answers when things change. And things always change.
What We Bring to the Table
Years of boots-on-the-ground experience across Spain, a database we've built from scratch, and the kind of local connections that take time to develop.
Our Resources
5,000+ Locations On File
We've been building this database for years. Every entry has photos, GPS coordinates, notes on access and power, and info on what time of year works best. It's not just a list—it's institutional knowledge.
On-Site Technical Surveys
Before we recommend anywhere, we check it ourselves. Power capacity, truck access, parking situation, ambient noise—the stuff that matters when you're actually trying to shoot there.
Permit Handling
Spanish bureaucracy can be... Spanish. We deal with the permit applications, the property releases, the back-and-forth with local officials. You shouldn't have to.
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Why Choose Fixers in Spain for Location Scouting
Local Expertise
Our scouts developed their lives within this location. The locals possess knowledge about all the rural paths which lead to secret gardens and concealed towns that most visitors fail to discover. Our local knowledge enables us to provide locations which you cannot find elsewhere.'t see in any other production's portfolio.
Complete Documentation
Every location report we deliver is thorough enough to hand directly to your line producer. The document includes technical specifications together with permit requirements and access routes and information about nearby facilities.'s all there, organized and ready to use.
Rapid Response
Sometimes plans change at the last minute. We get it. That's why we offer 48-hour turnaround on location reports and emergency scouting services when you need to pivot quickly during production.
Cultural Heritage Access
Getting permission to film at UNESCO sites, historic chateaux, or national monuments isn't easy—but we've done it dozens of times. We know the application process, the right contacts, and how to present your project in a way that gets approvals.
On Location
7,000+ pre-scouted Spain locations spanning Madrid Plaza Mayor and Gran Vía, Barcelona Sagrada Familia and Gothic Quarter, Sevilla Alcázar UNESCO and Plaza de España, Almería's Tabernas desert, Granada Alhambra, Bilbao Guggenheim, and the Canary Islands Solo/Wonder Woman 1984 backlot
Here is how this works in practice. Our Spain location library is the result of two decades of recces feeding the country's biggest global productions. And it now sits at 7,000+ verified options across every autonomous community. Madrid alone carries the Plaza Mayor 17th-century arcades, the Palacio Real, the Parque del Retiro, the Museo del Prado façade and Paseo del Arte axis. Cibeles and Gran Vía art-deco frontages, Plaza de España. The Cuatro Torres financial district and the post-industrial brick of Matadero.
Here is the short of it. Barcelona ships Sagrada Familia and Park Güell (Gaudí UNESCO), the Gothic Quarter and El Born, La Rambla, Casa Batlló and Casa Milà La Pedrera. The Olympic Stadium and Montjuïc, the Eixample modernisme grid. And the Mediapro Studios soundstages at Sant Joan Despí where Money Heist / La Casa de Papel was built. Sevilla holds the Real Alcázar UNESCO (the Water Gardens of Dorne in Game of Thrones). The Plaza de España (Naboo's Theed in Star Wars Attack of the Clones). The Giralda and Cathedral, and the Triana riverbank. Granada delivers the Alhambra UNESCO and the Albaicín; Córdoba the Mezquita UNESCO. The Judería; Toledo and Salamanca the full Castilian-Plateau medieval bench.
Here is the breakdown. Almería's Tabernas Desert — the only true desert in continental Europe. Is the location that built Spaghetti Western cinema under Sergio Leone (Once Upon a Time in the West, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) and later doubled for Lawrence of Arabia (David Lean 1962). Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Game of Thrones (Dothraki Sea and Slaver's Bay seasons 5-6) and Exodus: Gods and Kings. We pre-clear the active Western backlots at Fort Bravo, Oasys MiniHollywood and Western Leone.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Bilbao runs the Frank Gehry Guggenheim plus San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (Dragonstone in Game of Thrones); San Sebastián delivers Belle Époque corniche. Mallorca opens the Serra de Tramuntana UNESCO. Cádiz the Atlantic-fortress beaches of Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. The Canary Islands — Tenerife (Teide volcanic moon-landscape), Gran Canaria (Maspalomas dunes). Fuerteventura (Star Wars: Solo, Wonder Woman 1984) and Lanzarote (Timanfaya UNESCO volcanic) — anchor the 50% rebate package. ENAIRE drone permits, ICAA filming authorizations, Patrimonio Nacional Royal Palace clearances. And Patrimonio de la Humanidad UNESCO heritage protocols are processed in-house ahead of recce day-one.
FAQ
Location Scouting FAQ
Essential information for planning your location scouting project in Spain.
How long does location scouting take in Spain?
It really depends on what you're looking for. A straightforward commercial shoot? We can usually turn around options in 2-3 days. Feature films typically need 1-2 weeks of dedicated scouting to cover all the scenes. Documentaries fall somewhere in between—usually 3-7 days. And if you're in a bind, we offer emergency scouting with 24-48 hour delivery.
What permits are required for filming at Spanish locations?
The particular permit requirements depend on your production site location and its dimensions. Local authorities require all public areas to obtain permission for filming through a filming permit. The owners of private properties need to provide release forms for their properties. Historical monuments and UNESCO sites have their own application process through cultural affairs offices. We handle all of this for you—it's one of the main reasons productions hire us.
What are typical location scouting costs in Spain?
The cost for basic day-rate scouting operations ranges between €300 and €500 for each day of operation. The company offers complete packages which combine service for multiple sites together with documentation support and permit management assistance.'re looking at €1,500-€6,000 depending on scope. Remote locations add to the cost—figure €800-€2,500 per day for mountain or rural scouting. Permit fees themselves range from €150 to €1,500 depending on the site.
Can you scout locations in remote areas of Spain?
We have several preferred destinations which exist outside of typical tourist areas. We regularly scout in the mountains, along the coastal region coast, in rural countryside, and throughout the mountain region. Our team performs accessibility evaluations for distant production locations while we handle equipment movement and find suitable housing for crew members working in the area.
How many location options will we receive?
For each scene or setup you need, we typically present 3-5 vetted options. These aren't just random suggestions—every location we show you has been checked for logistics, permit availability, and budget fit. We'd rather give you fewer, better options than overwhelm you with places that won't actually work.
What documentation do you provide for each location?
The location packages contain multiple high-resolution photos taken from different perspectives together with technical survey data about power infrastructure and access points and facility details and logistics information which includes parking details and service locations and site restrictions. The system provides site maps together with shooting position recommendations which depend on lighting conditions for all complex locations.
Related Services
Productions in Spain that need this often pair it with Local Fixer Services, Production Budgeting Services, and Production Scheduling Services for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Pre-Production Services and Travel Coordinator.
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