A cinema gallant in love with Andalusia.
Sean Connery (Edinburgh, 1930) is one of those actors who are part of the history of cinema. Globally known for playing James Bond in seven films, between 1962 and 1983, the Scottish actor has shot in Andalusia several times, embodying agent 007 in one of them. The performer, considered at the time ‘the sexiest man alive’, worked in several productions filmed in Andalusia and has always recognized to be in love with our region, to the point of having a house in Marbella for many years.
Six movies, four provinces.
‘The hill’ (1965) – Almería
‘Shalako’ (1968) – Almería
”The wind and the lion’ (1975) – Almería, Granada and Huelva
‘Cuba’ (1979) – Cádiz
‘007 Never say never again’ (1983) – Almería
‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ (1989) – Almería and Granada
“The only place I knew that could guarantee us good weather was Almeria, because nowadays it’s very expensive to take a big team anywhere, just to sit and wait till the sun comes out”.
Sean Connery (Actor)
“We have looked for a very rough land, mountainous, with canyons and that kind of landscape. And of course, Almeria offers all that. There is nothing like Almeria in the United States. ”
Steven Spielberg (Director)
Tabernas desert, Almería
Located only 19 miles away from the capital of Almería, this protected Nature Reserve with a surface of 108 square miles, is one of the most portraited landscapes in films,...
Mónsul Beach, Níjar, Almería
Located in the middle of the Nature Reserve of Cabo de Gata, in the town of Níjar, about 2.5 miles away from San José, you can find the Playa de Monsul beach, one of the most...
Cultural Casino, Almería
The Cultural Casino of Almeria, former palace of Emilio Pérez, is a historic building classified as a Historic-Artistic Monument since 1982.It is a palatial bourgeois house...
Genoveses Beach, Níjar, Almería
With an extension of 1180 metres long, you can admire one of the most impressive beaches in the coastline of Almeria, and even the whole Mediterranean Sea. An idyllic place with a...
Castle of La Calahorra, La Calahorra, Granada
Looking over the city, the castle of La Calahorra, perfectly preserved, is a remarkable piece of the Italian Renaissance which dates backs to 1509. Its basements still house the...
Los Escullos, Níjar, Almería
Located in the heart of the Nature Reserve of Cabo de Gata, in Níjar, the beach named Playa del Arco is 350 metres long and 40 metres wide, has fine golden sand and features a...
Alcazaba, Almería
This breathtaking monumental complex is the largest Arab construction in Spain. The Alcazaba we know today started construction in the 10th century and is currently the main...
Alcázar, Jerez, Cádiz
The Alcázar of Jerez, is one of the most emblematic monuments of the city. Its walled enclosure forms a complex defensive system together with the walls, towers and gates.The...
Royal Equestrian School, Jerez, Cádiz
The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art Foundation is a Spanish classical dressage institution located in Jerez de la Frontera, province of Cadiz (Andalusia, Spain). Among...
Cathedral, Cádiz
It is a baroque and neoclassical building. Its construction began in 1722 and was not completed until November 28, 1838. It receives the name of “Santa Cruz on the...
Motril, Granada
This municipality with a population of more than 60,000 inhabitants is one of the cores in the Tropical Coast of Granada. Its main strong points are agriculture (avocado, custard...
Port of Almerimar, Almería
The Almerimar Marina is located on the western coast of the province of Almeria, between Punta de los Baños and Punta Entinas-Sabinar, in the so-called San Miguel Bay. It is the...
Salt Marshes, Cabo de Gata, Almería
Considered one of the most remarkable Andalusian ecosystems, Cabo de Gata salt mines are the only ones in industrial operation in western Andalusia. They take up approximately 400...
Guadix, Granada
Located at the foot of Sierra Nevada and very close to the Alpujarra, 60 kilometres far from the city of Granada, Guadix is a city with plenty of history. Occupied since...
Fishermen Quarter, Almería
El barrio de la Pescadería (Fishermen Quarter), also known as La Chanca is a popular and painteresque quarter in the city of Almeria. The streets still keep some remains of the...
Gold Mines, Rodalquilar, Almería
Rodalquilar is located in the heart of Natural Park Cabo de Gata – Níjar, 54 kilometres far from the city of Almeria, about 45 minutes by car. It is well-known for its...
Train station, Guadix, Granada
This train station in the municipality of Guadix offers medium- and long-distance services operated by Renfe. It was built in the urban area of Guadix. A small neighbourhood,...
Beach of Algarrobico, Cabo de Gata-Níjar, Almería
Located in the area of Cabo de Gata Níjar Nature Reserve, 4 km to the north of Carboneras, it has an extension of 1,350 metres of golden sand. Its characteristic feature is that...