{"id":31770,"date":"2026-05-07T11:08:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitcalvia.org\/film-the-magus\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T12:38:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T10:38:18","slug":"film-the-magus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/visitcalvia.org\/en\/film-the-magus\/","title":{"rendered":"Film The Magus"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Title: The Magus<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Calvi\u00e0 film set<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Location: Playa del Mago (Portals Vells)<\/li>\n
  • Title: The Magus<\/li>\n
  • Year: 1968<\/li>\n
  • Director: Guy Green<\/li>\n
  • Main actors: Michael Caine & Anthony Quinn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Part of the group of coves in Portals Vells became known worldwide as Playa del Mago beach after the filming, in the summer of 1967, of the film with same name starring screen legends such as Michael Caine, Anthony Quinn, Candice Bergen, and Anna Karina.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_single_image image=”29941″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

    A Greece in the heart of Calvi\u00e0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    While the literary universe of The Magus is set in the Greek archipelago, this Calvi\u00e0 coast ended up becoming the film\u2019s real-life setting after an unexpected change of plans by the production. Due to the unstable political climate in Greece following the \u201cCoup of the Colonels\u201d in 1967, director Guy Green found the perfect location in this area. The crystal-clear waters and the beauty of Portals Vells cliffs masterfully recreated the atmosphere of the Aegean, demonstrating the astonishing ability of our geography to blend seamlessly with other corners of the world.<\/p>\n

    A labyrinth of mystery and psychology<\/p>\n

    John Fowles\u2019 novel (The Magus), which serves as the basis for the film, is a highly influential literary work and is often cited on lists of the best modern novels.
    \nThe Magus is a cult classic that navigates between existential drama and psychological suspense. The story follows Nicholas (Michael Caine), a young teacher who arrives on an island where he falls under the influence of Maurice Conchis (Anthony Quinn), an enigmatic millionaire who draws him into a game of manipulation, illusions, and mind experiments. On this island, reality and imagination blur together in this unsettling and complex tale.<\/p>\n

    Fictional architecture: Cal\u00f3 d\u2019en Monjo<\/p>\n

    Unlike other locations where filmmaking leaves no trace, here fiction became forever intertwined with the landscape. Besides the beach\u2019s name, it\u2019s still possible to glimpse remnants of the original sets built for the film amongst the rocks and natural surroundings.<\/p>\n

    In the Cal\u00f3 d\u2019en Monjo area, situated on a point between two coves, a structure designed by architect Carlos Sobron was erected in 1967 solely to support the filming. This structure, more akin to a set than a functional dwelling, featured an atypical design for the Mallorcan coast, with a distinctly Hellenic feel. Although only the concrete platform on which it stood remains today, its presence ultimately transferred the film\u2019s name to the cove, solidifying its current identity as Playa del Mago.<\/p>\n

    Walk along this sand and let yourself be enveloped by the same light that captivated Hollywood stars in one of the most enigmatic filmings in the history of Mallorca.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1774951366153{background-color: #E4E4E4 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]
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    Galatz\u00f3 Public Estate, Malgrats Islands viewpoint, Puerto Portals, Cal\u00f3 d\u2019en Monjo, Cala Comtessa, Cala Xinxell, and Portals Vells cliffs.Calvi\u00e0 remains an active filming location. Its locations are frequent favourites in numerous productions, sought after by major production companies, fashion brands, foreign television crews, documentary filmmakers, and top-tier advertising campaigns. <\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h5>\n
    The Galatz\u00f3 Public Estate, Malgrats Islands viewpoint, Puerto Portals, Cal\u00f3 d\u2019en Monjo, Cala Comtessa, Cala Xinxell, and the cliffs of Portals Vells are recurring favourite locations in many productions.<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h5>\n

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    Calvi\u00e0 Film <\/strong> Set route<\/span><\/h1>\n

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    Location: Santa Pon\u00e7a beach. Year: 1962. Director: Juan BoschMain Cast: Arturo Fern\u00e1ndez & Elke Sommer<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_btn title=”Filming information:” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-film” css=”” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvisitcalvia.org%2Fen%2Ffilm-bahia-de-palma%2F”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-6″]

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    Location: Playa del Mago (Portals Vells). Year: 1968. Director: Guy Green. Main actors: Michael Caine & Anthony Quinn<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_btn title=”Filming information:” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-film” css=”” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvisitcalvia.org%2Fen%2Ffilm-the-magus%2F”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-6″]

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    Cala d\u2019en Monjo (Cala Fornells). Year: 1982. Director: Guy Hamilton. Main cast: Peter Ustinov, Maggie Smith, Jane Birkin<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_btn title=”Filming information:” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-film” css=”” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvisitcalvia.org%2Fen%2Ffilm-evil-under-the-sun%2F”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-6″]

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    Location: Santa Pon\u00e7a beach. Year: 1964. Director: Fernando Palacios. Main cast: Marisol & D\u00fao Din\u00e1mico<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_btn title=”Filming information:” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-film” css=”” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvisitcalvia.org%2Fen%2Ffilm-busqueme-a-esa-chica%2F”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-6″]

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    Location: Hotel Hospes Maricel & Spa Mallorca and Puerto Portals. Year: 2017. Director: Chris Addison. Main cast: Anne Hathaway & Rebel Wilson<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_btn title=”Filming information:” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-film” css=”” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvisitcalvia.org%2Fen%2Ffilm-the-hustle%2F”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-6″]

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    Location: Portals Vells and Cal\u00f3 d\u2019es Monjo. Year: 2023. Director: Dan Sefton. Main cast: Elen Rhys & Julian Looman<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_btn title=”Filming information:” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-film” css=”” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvisitcalvia.org%2Fen%2Ffilm-the-mallorca-files%2F”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-6″]

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    Location: Galatz\u00f3 Public Estate. Year: 2024 Director: Luis Ortas. Main performers: Guiomar Caiado, Catalina Carrasco and Marta Gr\u00e0cia<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_btn title=”Filming information:” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-film” css=”” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvisitcalvia.org%2Fen%2Ffilm-maria-enganxa%2F”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-6″]

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    Location: Cala Comtessa. Short film title: H\u00f4tel Hennes Spring. Year: 2022. Director: Bardia Zeinali. Main cast: Gigi Hadid, Jill Kortleve & Precious Lee<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_btn title=”Filming information:” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-film” css=”” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvisitcalvia.org%2Fen%2Ffilm-summer-2022-season-hm%2F”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-6″]

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    Location: Portals Vells. Year: 2023. Producer and director: Min Hee Jin & Shin Dongle. Main actor: Kim Tae-Hyung<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_btn title=”Filming information:” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-film” css=”” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvisitcalvia.org%2Fen%2Ffilm-videoclip-slow-dancing%2F”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-6″]

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    Location: Cal\u00f3 des Monjo. Year: 2019. Directors: Nick Hamm, Luis Prieto, and Ashley Way. Production company: Netflix<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_btn title=”Filming information:” shape=”square” color=”black” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-film” css=”” button_block=”true” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fvisitcalvia.org%2Fen%2Ffilm-white-lines%2F”][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-6″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-6″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1775029876084{background-color: #E4E4E4 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n