Films shot in Cofete
El amor a primera vista de la industria cinematográfica
Although Fuerteventura is a natural set and has served as inspiration for countless productions with exorbitant budgets, today we will talk a little about Cofete beach and its contribution to the film industry. With its untamed character and almost extraterrestrial landscape, it has not only captivated visitors looking to disconnect from the world, but also major film productions.
This natural setting, located on the Jandía peninsula, has been the perfect backdrop for the filming of some of the most iconic movies in history, attracting directors in search of unique and unexplored landscapes.
Although this beach has given life to a wide variety of films, these are the three best known films shot in Cofete that have been filmed in this corner of the Atlantic.
Planet of the Apes (2001)
The immensity of Cofete, combined with its golden sand and infinite horizon, was the ideal choice to recreate a strange and desolate planet in Tim Burton’s Planet of the Apes.
In this version of the classic, Cofete contributed its dramatic atmosphere to bring to life a world that the protagonist did not recognise, full of mystery and a reality that was difficult to accept. The beach provided a setting where wild nature took centre stage in one of the film’s most iconic scenes, helping to convey the sense of isolation and adventure that characterises the story, revealing to the protagonist and the viewer that the planet was not so strange after all.
Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014)
Ridley Scott’s epic recreation of the life of Moses in Exodus: Gods and Kings found Cofete the perfect setting for the vast, arid lands of ancient Egypt and the Red Sea.
The mountains, the wind and the pristine wilderness of the beach helped to capture the sense of desolation and grandeur that the narrative demanded. Cofete served as a natural canvas for some of the film’s most visually stunning scenes, once again demonstrating its versatility and cinematic beauty. Imagine the actors getting into their roles in that natural setting, far away from everything where Moses lost his flip-flop (never better said).
Simply spectacular.
Han Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)
In this film, Cofete became part of a galaxy far, far away. Its natural landscapes, with towering mountains and an endless beach, fitted perfectly into the Star Wars universe as the setting of an inhospitable planet that perfectly depicted the home of the famous Han Solo. The combination of its mysterious atmosphere and isolation gave a unique touch to this film shot in Cofete, allowing viewers to feel like they were exploring a completely new and remote world.
The magic of Cofete lies not only in its wild beauty, but also in its ability to transform itself into the ideal canvas for epic and fantastic stories. This corner of Fuerteventura has left its mark on the big screen, attracting producers from all over the world in search of the essence of the extraordinary. If you dare to visit Cofete, you will walk on the same sand as the heroes and protagonists of these great films, immersing yourself in a place where reality surpasses fiction.
