Barranco de Fataga sits in Gran Canaria’s interior as a dramatic gorge carved through volcanic rock

Nestled in the volcanic heart of La Gomera, this valley showcases the Canaries' dramatic fusion of fire and forest. Its stark black lava ridges melt into emerald ravines and sea-salted cliffs, creating a landscape of mythic scale that has attracted filmmakers seeking the Continent’s harsher edges. The site carries a quiet, windswept atmosphere where pine-forested corners meet rugged coastlines, inviting long hikes and quiet contemplation. In Witcher productions, the terrain has stood in for prime Continent scenery, linking ancient legends with the wild beauty of the islands.

Los Tilos Rainforest on La Palma is one of the Canary Islands’ most evocative laurel forests, where centuries of volcanic activity carved dramatic ravines and moss-draped trees still whisper with condensation. The protected reserve preserves a lush, mist-wreathed ecosystem of laurels, ferns, and moss that feels suspended between legend and reality. For The Witcher, these emerald slopes provided a tangible stand-in for the Continent’s wild woodlands, infusing scenes with a sense of ancient magic and rugged isolation. Today, visitors wander a living cinema backdrop where sunlight filters through dense canopy, waterfalls murmur over lava rock, and rain-scented air invites quiet reflection and cinematic imagination.