LMGI COMPASS
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Summer 2025
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LM Benjamin Hendriks/LMGI:
"I've been to Spain many times but
had never been to Basque Country. I
was amazed by the variety of different
locations the region had to offer. The
natural Malaespera mine, the industrial
port and the historic old town of Bilboa
to name a few which all have yet to
be further discovered by film crews.
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (
Game of
Thrones)
remains an amazing place
to see. The Atxarte Quarry made the
biggest impression on me. Besides
the beautiful locations, the region is
extremely film-friendly, as was clearly
evident during our meeting with the
provincial council of Bizkaia and
the mayor of Bilboa, who personally
welcomed us and emphasized opening
their doors to film crews."
Benjamin Hendriks/LMGI
SLM Markus Bensch/LMGI:
"Over the last few decades, Bilbao
has transformed from a city mainly
dependent on heavy industry to a
vibrant cultural hub. Seeing Gehry's
iconic Guggenheim Museum has
been on my bucket list forever and
it did not disappoint. The region of
Bizkaia has so much to offer: a huge
underground iron-ore mine, a closed
quarry with dozens of vultures
circling above, picturesque medieval
seaside towns, and of course,
wherever you go … our friends from
Game of Thrones have already been
there! Did I mention the food and the
hospitality of the people? Off the
charts! A five out of five stars!"
