Tenerife: A Natural Film Set
Tenerife, with its unique landscapes and privileged climate, has become a popular destination for the film industry. From the Teide National Park to the cliffs of Los Gigantes, its diverse geography offers spectacular settings for major productions.
Movies like Clash of the Titans and Fast; Furious 6 have taken advantage of these stunning landscapes. Additionally, our luxury villas have also served as filming locations, combining elegant design with exceptional views. Tenerife is not just a tourist destination but a true cinematic stage where reality surpasses fiction.
Hate the Summer, directed by Fer García-Ruiz, is a delightful Spanish comedy about three families forced to share a villa in Tenerife due to a booking error. What begins as an uncomfortable cohabitation turns into a series of humorous misunderstandings and heartwarming moments.
The film was partially shot at the exclusive Villa Oasis de Teno, which adds authenticity and visual beauty with its sophisticated architecture and breathtaking views. Its setting enhances the vacation atmosphere and freshness of the story.
With a cast of well-known Spanish actors, Hate the Summer blends smart humor with scenes of tenderness and reflection. Beyond the comedy, it conveys a meaningful message about tolerance, family, and the ability to adapt to unexpected circumstances—all set in a paradise-like environment.
The Test, directed by Dani de la Orden, is a captivating Spanish dramedy that explores human nature through a seemingly simple choice: accepting a large sum of money immediately or a much greater amount in the future. This dilemma tests the morality, relationships, and true desires of its characters.
The film was partially shot at the stunning Villa Presidencial, whose panoramic views and contemporary design create an atmosphere of luxury and exclusivity, heightening the narrative tension.
With a distinguished cast of well-known Spanish actors, The Test blends sharp humor with deeply reflective moments. As the characters confront their ambitions and secrets, the plot unveils uncomfortable truths about greed, trust, and the complexities of human nature.
The sixth installment of the iconic Fast & Furious saga found the perfect setting for its breathtaking action scenes in Tenerife. Much of the filming took place in the island's south, particularly on the Anillo Insular, a highway under construction that served as an ideal track for high-speed chases and explosive sequences involving tanks and flying bridges.
Directed by Justin Lin and starring renowned actors such as Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Paul Walker, and Elsa Pataky, the film made the most of Tenerife's stunning landscapes. In addition to the south, other scenes were shot in the island's northern areas, notably the Punta de Teno tunnel and the picturesque village of Garachico. Undoubtedly, Tenerife shone as another character in this high-octane production.
The latest film in the iconic Rambo saga, starring Sylvester Stallone, chose Tenerife as one of its main filming locations. Sites such as Santa Úrsula, Teide National Park, Los Gladiolos, and El Rosario were used to recreate the landscapes of Arizona and Mexico, showcasing the island's versatility for major cinematic productions.
The epic film Clash of the Titans, starring Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, and Gemma Arterton, used Tenerife as its primary filming location, with 80% of its scenes shot in the island's northwest and central regions. Iconic sites such as Punta de Teno, the Masca Gorge, and Teide National Park were essential in recreating the movie’s mythical world.
The impact of the Canary Islands on the production was so significant that the filmmakers returned for the sequel, Wrath of the Titans. According to producer Basil Iwanyk, the islands offered everything they needed: mountains, deserts, oceans, and jungles, establishing Tenerife as an ideal destination for fantasy and adventure films.
The latest installment of the Bourne saga, released in 2016 and starring Matt Damon and Tommy Lee Jones, used Tenerife to recreate various global settings. Although the storyline unfolds in Greece, the streets of Santa Cruz de Tenerife served as the primary set, while one of the film's most notable fight scenes took place in the municipality of Güímar.
According to Gregory Goodman, the film's producer, Tenerife stands out for its versatility: “The island offers many locations in one place. We filmed Beirut and Athens practically in the same area, but managed to transport ourselves to another part of the world.”