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

38. The Fanal Forest, Madeira, Portugal – The Ancient Enchanted Wood

Fanal forest on Madeira island, Portugal. Photo Credit: Envato @Dmitry_Rukhlenko

On the Portuguese island of Madeira, the Fanal Forest is a hauntingly beautiful ancient laurel forest often shrouded in ethereal mist. Its gnarled, moss-draped trees and low-lying fog create a perpetually mystical and otherworldly atmosphere. This UNESCO World Heritage site looks straight out of a fairy tale or dark fantasy, yet it remains relatively unknown in cinematic circles. Perfect for fantasy epics, gothic romances, or chilling folk horror, Fanal provides a naturally occurring enchanted setting ready for a director's vision.

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