Considered one of the greats of Spanish cinema, Carlos Saura’s (1932–2023) career spans more than half a century, during which he produced some of the finest auteur films. With a unique style, his filmography alternates between realistic description and surrealism, often using symbolic references and socio-political allegorical allusions. He was awarded the Honorary Goya in 2023 for “shaping the history of modern Spanish cinema.”

His filmography as a director includes nearly fifty films, about ten of which were shot in Castile and León, mainly in Segovia. This province was the setting for films such as The Seventh Day (2004), Elisa, My Life (1976), and Cousin Angelica (1973), while locations in Zamora appear in The Garden of Delights (1970). Walls Can Talk (2023), his final feature-length documentary, was filmed in Burgos and Valladolid.

We explore some of the filming locations of Saura’s movies in these routes, divided by the provinces of Segovia, Burgos, and Zamora.