44 Secret Filming Locations Hollywood Doesn't Want You To Find

15. The Lava Fields of Lanzarote, Canary Islands – Spain’s Volcanic Stage

Lanzarote’s stark, volcanic landscapes are so surreal that they’ve doubled for alien worlds and post-apocalyptic settings. Though the Canary Islands are known for sunshine and beaches, Lanzarote’s Timanfaya National Park is a filmmaker’s dream—its blackened lava fields and jagged craters provide a naturally dramatic stage. This otherworldly terrain has been used in sci-fi and art house films alike, yet remains surprisingly under-the-radar for tourists. The island’s unique terrain allows directors to shoot visually arresting scenes without needing heavy CGI or set design. It’s raw, silent, and cinematic—perfect for stories that unfold in extreme isolation or on otherworldly frontiers.