It’s lights, camera, action, as the filming gets underway on the new Penelope Cruz movie, Las Abrozas Rotos (The Broken Embraces) in Lanzarote. World media attention has already turned the spotlight on this family holiday island. Guests at Sands Beach Resort hotel, may catch a glimpse of the star, as part of the filming is taking place in Costa Teguise, near to the beachfront resort. Some exclusive pictures of location shooting have already appeared in Hello magazine.

The celebrated Spañish director, Pedro Almodovar, has already spoken in glowing terms about the beauty of Lanzarote, and over the last few weeks, preparations for filming have been steadily going on, in Costa Teguise, El Golfo, and the island capital, Arrecife. A helicopter was used for early shooting at the Cactus Gardens, created by Cesar Manrique, the artistic founding father of modern Lanzarote. A roundabout, near the monument to Cesar Manrique, at Tahiche, was decorated with red flowers for some scenes, at the direct request of Almodovar.

The film is a thriller, and said to be the longest and most expensive to date from the award winning director. Penelope Cruz may be able to avoid some of the eager locals, hoping to catch a glimpse, as she wears a blond wig in the film.

Once the 2 weeks filming is over, there will be another huge flood of interest in Lanzarote, once the film is released, early next year. You don’t have to wait until then, Sands Beach Resort hotel, are glad to welcome guests at any time of the year, and they give everyone the star treatment.