Netflix’s “Santo” developed by Carlos López, is a Spanish action crime series featuring two police officers, Millán and Cardona, with many differences as they join forces to hunt down a mysterious and malevolent international drug trafficker named Santo.
But what complicates the task even more for the police is the fact that his face has never been revealed and seen. So Millán and Cardona must put their differences aside and work together to crack the case and save their lives.
The action-packed sequences and the mystery surrounding the title character’s whereabouts will keep viewers on the edge of their seats every episode. Moreover, the regular transitions in the scripts are bound to make you want to know all about the actual shooting locations of ‘Santo’.
Where Was Santo Series Filmed?
“Santo” is being filmed in Spain and Brazil, specifically in Madrid and Bahia. Principal photography for the inaugural iteration of the action series began in April 2021 and ended in November of that year.
As the story takes place in Brazil, where Santo is from, and Spain, the crew decided to shoot most of the scenes on location, which enhances the overall quality of the narrative.
So without further ado, let’s follow Millán and Cardona on their quest and tour all the specific locations featured in the Santo Netflix series!
Spain
Many key sequences for “Santo” take place in and around Madrid, Spain’s capital and most populous city. According to reports, the production team used different locations in the capital to shoot various scenes against suitable backdrops.
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Located right in the center of the Iberian Peninsula in the southern part of Meseta Central, Madrid combines modern infrastructure with well-preserved historic neighborhoods and streets, making it an ideal filming location for various types of productions, including the movie “Santo”.
Hosted the production of many films and television shows. Some of the notable ones are The Official Competition, Pan’s Labyrinth, The Warrior Nun, The Enemy, and The Girl in the Mirror.
Brazil
Several parts of the Spanish crime series are also filmed in Bahia, Brazil’s fourth-largest state by population and fifth-largest by area. During the later stages of production, the cast and crew were spotted filming several key sequences in Salvador, a Brazilian municipality and the capital city of Bahia.
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In addition, Ilhéus, the capital city in the southern coastal region of Bahia, serves as a major production location for the series.
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