The merger of three neighborhoods led to the creation of a fishing town where the story is set
When we see the warning that a story is inspired by real events, we cannot help but enjoy every detail of a production that, clearly, is designed to surprise us, and this is the commitment of Netflix ‘Clanes’, with which it seeks focus on the issue of drug trafficking in Spain, adapting a true story for which locations were used in the town of Cambados, in Pontevedracity chosen as the European City of Wine in 2017.
Cambados, located in the Salnés region, Pontevedra, stands as a captivating historical and cultural enclave in the Rías Baixas. Known as the “Capital of Albariño”, this fishing village It enchants its visitors with the medieval charm of its buildingss, its vibrant wine tradition and its incomparable natural environment, which have made it the perfect recording location for the series starring Tamar Novas and Clara Lago.
In the trailer, released just a week ago, we can see that both the modern constructions of the port, as well as those that are already a reference in the history of the place, are crowned as protagonists in the camera under the direction of Rober Gual.
In the preview of the trailer, we see how the scenes on the lake take on great prominence, since it is through it that criminal groups move drugs from one place to another, through boats and motorized boats, therefore, we see great shots of the Rías Baxaswhich are part of the coastal area of Galicia and where fishermen take bass and turbot out of the water.
San Tomé do Mar
Set in a fishing village, it was obvious that the locations portray the connection of water with land, hence the stone pier. from San Tomé do Mar It has a great weight in this story, as can also be seen in the preview of the series, where the main characters achieve a special connection.
Port of Cambados
The Port of Cambados, located in the Arousa estuary, Pontevedra, is an enclave that combines fishing tradition with the modernity of a marina. Its crystal clear waters, its colorful boats and its lively atmosphere They make it an essential place for any visitor to the town, and it becomes one of the main locations for the meetings of the protagonists.
After several productions in which Netflix once again focuses on organized crime as part of the inspiration for its productions, ‘Clanes’ is a series that should not be lost sight of, both for its story and for the locations in Spain that are a reference point for this summer’s locations.
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