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| Where Was My Dearest Señorita Filmed? Inside Pamplona, Madrid, Barcelona — and the Extra Spanish Spots Fans Are Already Eyeing for Travel. (Credits: Netflix) |
The short answer: Spain did the heavy lifting for My Dearest Señorita, and it shows. From old-town streets that feel frozen in time to polished city corners that quietly signal transformation, the film’s locations aren’t just pretty backdrops — they track Adela’s emotional shift with almost surgical precision.
Set largely in Pamplona and Madrid, with additional filming in Barcelona and Valencia, the 2026 Netflix romantic drama leans hard into real-world textures.
Production began in February 2025, briefly paused due to director Fernando González Molina’s health scare, then resumed and wrapped in early April — a tight schedule that somehow still delivers a visually rich film.
In Pamplona, the story breathes. The capital of Navarre, known for its historic streets and quietly intense atmosphere, doubles as Adela’s tightly controlled world.
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Filming took over Calle Jarauta and Calle San Nicolás, where everyday life meets cinematic framing — bars, narrow walkways, and that constant sense of everyone knowing everyone.
The production turned Plaza San Juan de la Cadena into a New Year’s Eve set, adding just enough sparkle to contrast Adela’s inner confusion.
Meanwhile, Plaza de la Cruz was transformed into a nostalgic video store, and Plaza de La Libertad became the antique shop that anchors her daily routine.
Around Calle Amaya, exterior shots quietly flex Pamplona’s landmarks — from the City Hall to Pamplona Cathedral, San Lorenzo Church, and San Nicolás Church — all reinforcing that sense of tradition pressing in from every direction.
Then comes Madrid, and the shift is immediate. The capital doesn’t whisper — it moves.
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Scenes shot around Núñez de Balboa station in the Salamanca district bring in that urban anonymity, the kind that lets Adela finally exist without being watched at every turn.
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The streets are wider, the pace quicker, and the emotional tone noticeably lighter, even when the narrative gets heavier. Madrid here isn’t just a location; it’s a reset button.
Over in Barcelona, the film leans into visual shorthand — and yes, it knows exactly what it’s doing. Establishing shots feature icons like Sagrada Família, Arc de Triomf, La Rambla, the Venetian Towers, and Casa Milà, giving the story a slightly dreamlike edge.
It’s less about realism here and more about mood, almost like Adela stepping into a version of life she hadn’t previously allowed herself to imagine.
And then there’s Valencia, which slips into the film with a quieter presence but still leaves an impression.
With its blend of historic quarters and modern architecture, the city adds another layer to the film’s visual language — somewhere between Pamplona’s rigidity and Madrid’s release.
A few sunlit sequences here feel almost deliberately calm, like the film giving both Adela and the audience a moment to process everything.
What’s worth noting — and the production made this clear — is that not every filming location was publicly disclosed during shooting.
The decision was practical, aimed at avoiding disruptions on set, and frankly, it worked. Still, what has been revealed is more than enough to map out the film’s geographic and emotional journey.
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Fan reactions? Predictably split, but loud in the best way. Some viewers are already planning full-on Spain itineraries, treating the film like a travel guide with better lighting.
Others are more focused on how the locations mirror Adela’s internal conflict, calling it one of the film’s smartest creative choices. A smaller, slightly cynical crowd has pointed out that yes, Spain always looks good on camera — but even they admit the film uses its settings with more intention than most.
The result is a film that doesn’t just move between cities — it evolves through them. Pamplona holds Adela in place, Madrid lets her move, Barcelona lets her dream, and Valencia lets her breathe. That’s not accidental; that’s design.
So if you’ve been watching My Dearest Señorita and quietly thinking about booking a flight, you’re not alone. The film practically dares you to. The real question is — which version of the journey are you chasing?