The sights of Mallorca reach audiences worldwide, with Costa Azul and Palma’s historic streets transforming into glamorous settings reminiscent of Monte Carlo in the early chapters of the series Sixth Season Crown. Filmed last year and released on Netflix, the project draws attention from travelers in Canada and the United States who dream of retracing its cinematic routes.
The production of the sixth season of The Crown took place during September and October of the previous year and is now accessible on the streaming platform. The island served as a backdrop for a high-profile romance between Diana, Princess of Wales, and Dodi Al-Fayed, with Elizabeth Debicki portraying Diana and Khalid Abdalla as Dodi. With the initial episodes airing, the remainder is scheduled for December 14, inviting fans to explore Palma’s old town as if it were Monte Carlo and the Port d’Andratx district as if it were Saint Tropez. (Netflix)
Stairs of Costa Can Santacilia—an iconic image from the shoot—underscore how the location becomes cinematic real estate for the series. (Netflix)
In one storyline moment, the couple’s stroll through Palma unfolds into a chase with paparazzi, with streets such as Sant Feliu, Costa de Can Santacilia, Can Tagamanent square and the port visually morphing into Monte Carlo. (Netflix)
A scene in the port of Palma captures the island’s maritime charm as the production unfolds on screen. (Netflix)
The sixth season’s filming extended to Cala Llamp, Son Bonet airport, Formentor, Cala Marmacén, and Villa Castillo perched on the La Mola peninsula, where the locale is transformed into the castle of Santa Teresa, a grand mansion on the French Riviera for the story. The resort’s cosmopolitan vibe is purposefully leveraged to evoke luxury and intrigue familiar to fans of the show. (Netflix)
Not only were sequences featuring Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed captured, but Trueba’s residence in Cala Llamp also became the destination of one of Princess Margaret’s Caribbean escapades, lending an air of royal travel and historical intrigue to the island’s cinematic portrait. (Netflix)
Part of the fifth season was also shot in various locations, including Sant Elm, Club de Mar and La Calobra, reflecting Mallorca’s versatility as a production hub for period drama. (Netflix)