
Benissa,
hotspot for the
Mediterranean
smart set
Benissa,
hotspot for the
Mediterranean
smart set
The best stage in the world, better than any film set, is a real life location. And few places are as special as Benissa, a unique municipality in the Community of Valencia which is situated in the north-west of Alicante province, and which has become a hotspot for the smart set.
The Tourist Office oversees the Benissa Film Office, which lends its support to producers and audiovisual media who want to use the location for their projects. The organisation's staff provide all necessary information, whether it be for films, series, programmes or other media.

Benissa by the sea
Benissa by the sea
Historical Benissa
Historical Benissa
Private Locations
In addition to the locations in public spaces, Benissa offers a variety of private spaces that can be very interesting: stately homes, luxury homes, restaurants, sport points, warehouses ... Contact directly with the agents of the Film Office for any personalized request.
Technical specifications
Benissa wants to be the scene of projects. We are very excited to collaborate with you
Time frames
Notification must be given at least 7 working days in advance in order to process the necessary permits, in particular in cases that require traffic disruptions.
Accommodation
Lodgings for the crew will be managed within the municipality, with the support of the Benissa Film Office.
Dangerous material
Filming activities that require the use of firearms, explosives, pyrotechnics or dramatic special effects require authorisation for the relevant authorities, with regards to their transportation, storage and use. On such film shoots, it is required to provide reasonable notice to the police force, fire brigade, and emergency services, to allow for proper supervision.
Urban furnishings
Removal or alteration of any elements must be carried out only with authorisation.
Animals
Such film shoots must comply with current animal welfarelaws, and animals must always be accompanied.
Occupational risks
The applicant organisations must comply with the requirements set out in local laws on workplace health and safety measures. Specifically, film shoots that take place in areas of road traffic must comply with road sign regulations as the current regulations.
Cleaning
The applicant organisation will be responsible for the full clean up of sites used for authorised film shoots. In case of non-compliance, the cleaning costs incurred must be paid in full.
Bonds
The production company agrees to leave all filming locations exactly as they were found. As a general rule, it will not be necessary to provide any bond, unless Benissa Film Office deems it convenient.
Insurance
The production company in charge of filming is entirely responsible for costs and damages incurred by filming activities, both to the Benissa town hall, as well as to any other public or private body. Reparations must also be made to the affected individual, including physical and traffic-related damage. Thus, the public liability insurance policy should provide sufficient cover for the above.
Documentation
Any audiovisual production filmed in Benissa must prominently include, in the opening or closing credits, the municipality's promotional corporate identity, as well as the logo of the Benissa Film Office. The authorities must also be informed of the release/ distribution date, and be provided with a copy of the production along with 4 photos from the shoot for internal use, for the purposes of publication on the internet and local promotional use. FInally, all interested parties must fill out and submit the following forms to the Tourist Office, either in person or by email. PDF form for download.
Tourist Info Benissa
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Contact persons:
Loli Vicens y Mónica Ivars
Resource Guide
Establishments that collaborate with the Benissa Film Office