SARDINIA – Costa Smeralda // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
On the route from Olbia to Porto Cervo is a spot, where you can see the gorgeous Costa Smeralda in all its beauty. Sure, Bond had been here before. Continue reading
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A Night in Beirut
LEBANON – Beirut // The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
In Western fantasies, the Middle East means bellydancers. So, when Bond made his first trip to the region, there had to be bellydancing in Beirut! Today, it’s a whole different story. Continue reading
Off to the Island
SARDINIA – Palau // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Palau is a beautiful small city in the north of Sardinia. More importantly are the islands just ashore: Maddalena and Caprera are two magnificent hideouts with golden beaches! Continue reading
The Fox and the Philanthropist
SARDINIA – Hotel Cala di Volpe // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Take a sip at your martini and watch the yachts come back from their day cruise. Later on, pamper yourself at one of Sardinias finest restaurants. Welcome: Your at a true Bond hotel! Continue reading
The Road to Neptune
SARDINIA – Capo Caccia // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
A winding road leads down Capo Caccia on the northwest of Sardinia. The goal is a hidden gem – hidden beneath the harsh cliffs. Continue reading
Into the Blue
SARDINIA – Liscia di Vacco // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Sardinia is famous for the Costa Smeralda. Bond takes a closer look – and dives right into the turquoise waters from this jetty! Continue reading
From Egypt to Sardinia: All movie locations from THE SPY WHO LOVED ME
“The Spy Who Loved Me” is all about the Mediterranean Sea: Bond travels by train through Egypt and goes diving in Sardinia. We list the real locations here. Continue reading
Where the Mountains turn Pink
SARDINIA – San Pantaleo // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
As Sardinia gets fancy, the quaint and quiet San Pantaleo stays true to itself. The original Italian village is a must visit. Continue reading
Out of the Blue
SARDINIA – Spiaggia Capriccioli // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
Sardinia is famous for its turquoise waters at the Costa Smeralda. In “The Spy Who Loved Me” Bond visits the beaches too – in his submarine Lotus Esprit. Continue reading
On Octopussy’s Island
INDIA – Udaipur, Jagmandir Island // Octopussy (1983)
When it comes to “Octopussy” everybody knows the luxury Taj Lake Palace on Jagniwas Island. But there is a second island – further south – which also played an important role in the movie. Continue reading
Golden Dunes
GREECE – Corfu, Agios Georgios Beach // For Your Eyes Only (1981)
Corfu has a rough coastline. And it has Agios Georgios Beach! Bond came here for the oysters – but you should wait for the low season. Continue reading
Bond, Feminist Bond
They get cat-called, they get beaten, they have to wear bikinis all the time. The image of the Bond Girls is bad. But in reality, the women of the Bond films are pioneers to feminism. Continue reading