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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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 Derelict Duty
THE BAHAMAS – New Providence, Coral Harbor // Thunderball (1965), The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) & Casino Royale (2006)
Bond loves the Bahamas and it’s beaches, casinos and dive sites. But there is more: A military training area is home to one of the classiest Bond movies – and to one of the most adrenaline infused action openers from the franchise. Continue reading
The Pursuit of Sturdiness
EGYPT – Karnak Temple & Ramesseum, Luxor // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
While Egypt still suffers an economic backlash from the 2011 revolution, the kindness of the Egyptians is unbroken. So its just the right time to travel the country – due to the lack big tourist crowds – and gaze in peace upon its history in everlasting Luxor. Continue reading
Ancient Oasis
EGYPT – Saqqara // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
When Bond arrived in Egypt, the ancient necropolis of Saqqara was a set for a bellydancer wonderland. Nowadays, it’s a lush palm grove on the one side – and a vast pyramid accumulation on the other. Almost every pyramid hides its own magnificent burial chamber to explore. Continue reading
In the Alley of Blood
EGYPT – Cairo, Gayer-Anderson-Museum & Ibn Tulun Mosque // The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
When the Bond crew came to Egypt, they were looking for charming oriental and Islamic destinations. In Cairo, they found some – probably not knowing, that they were filming in one of the city’s “bloodiest” neighborhoods. Continue reading