Canary Islands
Filming in the Canary Islands
Volcanoes, black sand beaches, ancient forests, colonial towns -- all within a few hours. Tax incentives up to 54%, stable climate year-round and experienced local crew.
300+
Days of sunshine per year
7
Islands
54%
Maximum tax deduction
3-4h
From major European capitals
The destination
Why international productions choose the Canary Islands
Diverse landscapes
Volcanoes, black sand beaches, laurel forests, deserts, colonial towns, harbours, mountains reaching 2,400 metres -- all within a few hours. Seven islands, each with a distinct visual character.
Stable subtropical climate
Over 300 days of sunshine per year. Year-round filming with no extreme seasons. Temperatures between 18 C and 28 C throughout the year. Long hours of natural light.
Air connectivity
3-4 hour flight from London, Berlin, Madrid, Paris or Rome. Two international airports with daily connections to major European cities.
Compatible time zone
GMT / GMT+1 -- compatible with mainland Europe and the UK. Enables real-time coordination with production offices in London, Madrid or Berlin.
Audiovisual infrastructure
Studios, top-tier technical equipment, post-production facilities and specialised catering services for film sets. All available on the islands.
Experienced local crew
Canary Islands professionals with experience on international productions for Netflix, Amazon, Lionsgate, BBC and more. Bilingual and accustomed to international standards.
Tax incentives
Save up to 54% on your production spend.
The Canary Islands offer one of Europe's most competitive tax incentive frameworks for audiovisual production. International productions filming here can access deductions of up to 54% on the first million of eligible local spend (40% on the remainder), combined with a 4% corporate tax rate.
You don't need to understand the details -- that's our job. We coordinate with specialised tax advisors so your production takes full advantage of every available benefit, while you focus on the shoot.
54%
Rebate on the first million of local spend
4%
Corporate tax rate (ZEC)
0%
IGIC -- indirect tax lower than mainland VAT
Want to know how much your project could save? Send us your production details and we'll prepare a personalised analysis of applicable incentives.
Landscapes
From volcanoes to ancient forests in just a few hours
Tajogaite Volcano -- ash and lava
Laurel forest -- ancient woodland
Nogales Beach -- cliffs
Echentive volcanic beach
Cathedral quarry -- Galdar
Sioux City -- western film set
Process
How we work
Briefing
Tell us what you need: type of production, dates, landscapes, technical requirements. That's all we need to get started.
Proposal & budget
We send you a selection of locations, a logistics plan and a detailed budget including applicable tax incentives.
Pre-production
We handle permits, contact property owners, coordinate transport, accommodation and local technical equipment.
Shoot & support
We're on set. Location management, daily logistics, problem-solving and coordination with local authorities.
Browse by island
Film locations across the Canary Islands
Each island offers a different cinematic landscape. Explore dedicated guides with locations, permits and logistics.
Planning a shoot in the Canary Islands?
Send us your brief and we'll prepare a proposal with locations, logistics and tax incentives tailored to your production.