Asturias has once again positioned itself in the international spotlight, this time as the setting for one of the most successful film sagas in history.
The Somiedo Natural Park has been chosen as the location for the filming of the highly anticipated prequel "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," consolidating the region as a destination of unparalleled beauty.
Often compared to the landscapes of New Zealand, Asturias now joins the ranks of cinematic landscapes — with a global premiere scheduled for 20 November.
The production team found in northern Spain the perfect locations to recreate "The Arena" and other key scenes described in the work of Suzanne Collins. The choice of Somiedo is significant not only for its visual qualities but for its sense of isolation and authenticity — qualities that are increasingly rare in Europe and that have made New Zealand a favoured location for epic cinema. Asturias, with its combination of ancient forests, glacial valleys and dramatic mountains, offers a similar palette, but with its own distinct character: the green of the Cantabrian mountains, the limestone peaks of the Picos de Europa and the silence of valleys that have remained largely untouched.
THE REAL-LIFE "ARENA": THREE KEY LOCATIONS
The Hayedo de Montegrande in Teverga, a forest of centuries-old beech trees and waterfalls including El Xiblu, hosted much of the filming thanks to its magical and virgin atmosphere. The Valle de Lago, an impressive glacial valley, served as the base for the installation of the iconic cornucopia, seamlessly integrating the epic of the film with traditional Asturian cabins and mountains. The Lagos de Saliencia — the natural monuments of Lago de la Cueva, Cerveriz and Calabazosa — provided the wild character and extreme beauty that defines the film's visual climax.
HUNGER GAMES FILMING LOCATIONS IN ASTURIAS
› Somiedo Natural Park: Principal location for the prequel "Sunrise on the Reaping."
› Hayedo de Montegrande (Teverga): Centuries-old beech forest and waterfalls, including El Xiblu.
› Valle de Lago: Glacial valley where the iconic cornucopia was installed.
› Lagos de Saliencia: Lago de la Cueva, Cerveriz and Calabazosa — natural monuments providing the visual climax.
› Global premiere: 20 November.
BEYOND THE SCREEN: A LANDSCAPE THAT MERITS PROTECTION
This cinematic milestone not only reinforces the landscape value of the area but also highlights the quality of life and exclusivity that Asturias offers to those seeking a refuge in nature. The production team chose the tranquillity of locations such as Villa Caunedo for the cast and crew's rest — a detail that speaks to the region's capacity to offer not just spectacular scenery but the peace that is increasingly valued by those who have the freedom to choose where to live. The projection afforded by a worldwide release positions Somiedo and its surroundings as a future investment reference for those seeking a property in an environment that is already a global reference.
INVESTMENT VALUE IN FILM LOCATION AREAS
› Global recognition: Somiedo and Teverga now on the international cinematic map.
› Natural setting: Ancient forests, glacial valleys, protected natural parks.
› Tranquillity: Locations chosen for both filming and cast rest — Villa Caunedo.
› Future value: Areas referenced in a global film release gain lasting recognition.
This cinematic milestone reinforces the landscape value of Somiedo, Teverga and the Saliencia lakes, positioning these areas as future investment references. InasTour, acting exclusively as a buyer's agent, specialises in connecting international buyers with the most exclusive properties in these areas — from traditional Asturian cabins in the valleys to rural estates near the ancient beech forests — combining cinematic beauty with lasting value.
The choice of Somiedo and Teverga for a Hunger Games prequel is not a coincidence. It reflects a landscape that has preserved its character — its ancient forests, its glacial valleys, its sense of isolation — in a way that is increasingly rare in Europe. For international buyers, the recognition that these landscapes are now global cinematic references adds a dimension of value that goes beyond the property itself. It is a recognition that Asturias is not only a place to live but a place that inspires — and that is the kind of quality that cannot be manufactured.