The Last Sunrise has arrived on Prime Video, starring Maia Reficco, Fernando Lindez, and Eva Longoria. But here’s something you might not know: the breathtaking hotel in the film isn’t a hotel at all, and one of its most beautiful beach scenes was filmed on an entirely different island.
A 17th-century fortress perched above the Mediterranean. Hidden coves with water so blue they barely look real. And a summer romance that turns Mallorca into a character of its own. From Mallorca’s historic villages to a secluded Menorca beach, let’s uncover the real locations that brought this romantic drama to life.
The Last Sunrise Filming Locations
The Last Sunrise was filmed almost entirely on Mallorca, the largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands. A small amount of additional beach footage was captured on the neighboring island of Menorca. Principal photography ran from August 18 to September 20, 2025, covering a compressed summer window across the island.
The film is set on Mallorca and was genuinely made there. Local newspapers including the Majorca Daily Bulletin covered the shoot as it happened in 2025, confirming production at multiple sites across the island. The story follows Oriah “Ry” Pera, a young American woman with a chronic illness who accompanies her mother to Mallorca and meets a charming local named Julián. That Mallorcan setting is not a backdrop. It is the reason the story works.
Author Anna Todd summed up the shoot in her own words: “Watching this incredible cast embody the characters who’ve lived in my head for so long is pure magic. The energy on set has been nothing short of electric. This film is truly full of a dream team, dreamy locations, and tons of heart.”
Sa Fortaleza (La Fortaleza), Pollença – The Hotel Where Ry Stays
The most spectacular location in the entire film is Sa Fortaleza, also known as La Fortaleza, a 17th-century fortress built in 1628 on a dramatic clifftop headland near Port de Pollença in northeastern Mallorca. In the film, it becomes the fictional luxury hotel “Marès & Mar,” where Ry and her mother Isolde are staying for the summer.
The property sits on the Punta de l’Avançada, overlooking Pollença Bay and the Cap de Formentor peninsula. Stone walls rise directly from the sea. The grounds span 87,000 square meters and include multiple buildings, lush gardens, several swimming pools, private coves, terraces, and a helipad.
Sa Fortaleza is not open to the public. It is a private estate that can be rented for events and film productions. Over the years it has become one of the most recognizable filming locations in the Mediterranean.
Its most famous prior appearance was in the BBC series The Night Manager (2016), where it served as the Mallorca compound of villain Richard Roper, played by Hugh Laurie. The Last Sunrise returns to the same property, giving it another starring role in an international production.
Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ spy thriller Lioness also filmed a high-stakes wedding scene at the same fortress, further cementing La Fortaleza’s reputation as Mallorca’s go-to prestige location.
| Production | Year | Role of Sa Fortaleza |
| The Night Manager (BBC) | 2016 | Richard Roper’s Mallorca estate |
| Lioness (Paramount+) | 2023 | High-stakes wedding location |
| The Last Sunrise (Prime Video) | 2026 | Fictional luxury hotel Marès & Mar |
Valldemossa – The Mountain Village
The medieval village of Valldemossa appears in the film as Ry and Julián explore the island together. Located within the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Valldemossa sits inland among honey-colored stone buildings, steep lanes, and terracotta rooftops.
The village is best known internationally as the place where composer Frédéric Chopin and writer George Sand spent the winter of 1838 to 1839. Their stay at the Real Cartuja de Valldemossa, a former Carthusian monastery, is now a museum that draws visitors from across Europe.
Valldemossa sits about 17 kilometres north of Palma. For the film, it provided a version of Mallorca that felt rooted in history rather than tourism. The contrast with the clifftop glamour of Sa Fortaleza is visible on screen.
Deià – The Cliffside Village
Deià is a small village about 10 kilometres along the coastal road from Valldemossa, stacked into the cliffs above the sea along the same Serra de Tramuntana stretch. The film used Deià’s stone-paved lanes and dramatic coastal setting for scenes between Ry and Julián.
Below the village, a short walk down the valley leads to Cala Deià, a pebble cove with a handful of seafront restaurants. This area was previously used in The Night Manager, where the terrace of the waterfront restaurant Ca’s Patro March served as the location for one of the film’s most dramatic scenes.
Deià has long been associated with writers and artists. The English poet Robert Graves lived and worked there for much of his life, and his home is now a museum. The village sits on the Ma-10 mountain road, roughly a 40-minute drive from Palma.
Es Baluard Museum and Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca – City Scenes
The production moved to Palma for its urban sequences. On August 28, 2025, Eva Longoria, Maia Reficco, and Fernando Lindez were photographed filming around the exterior of Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma and in the nearby Santa Catalina neighborhood. The Majorca Daily Bulletin documented this portion of the shoot.
Es Baluard is a contemporary art museum built into the remains of Palma’s historic fortifications. Its combination of modern architecture and centuries-old defensive walls gives the location a visual texture that works well on camera.
Santa Catalina, just to the west, is a residential neighborhood known for its narrow streets, traditional facades, local restaurants, and morning market. Together the two locations give The Last Sunrise a version of Palma that is urban without reducing the city to its most tourist-facing surfaces.
Palma’s old town has been a production location for many films and series over the years. The Night Manager filmed extensively in the city, including at the Palau March and in the historic center.
Cala Macarella, Menorca – Where Ry and Julián First Meet
The one significant location outside Mallorca is Cala Macarella, a cove on the island of Menorca, located northeast of Mallorca. This is where the pivotal first meeting between Ry and Julián takes place in the film.
Cala Macarella is one of Menorca’s most recognizable beaches. It features white sand, turquoise water, and limestone cliffs on three sides. The cove is accessible only on foot or by boat, which keeps it less crowded than more accessible beaches despite its fame. The combination of crystal water and dramatic cliff surroundings made it a natural choice for a scene that is supposed to feel like a discovery.
Menorca has been a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1993. Its beaches are consistently ranked among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean, and Cala Macarella is among the most photographed of them.
The Last Sunrise Cast
| Actor | Character | Notes |
| Maia Reficco | Oriah “Ry” Pera | Argentine-American actress known for Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin. Described filming as one of the top two experiences of her career. |
| Fernando Lindez | Julián García | Spanish actor in his English-language debut. Known in Spain for television work. |
| Eva Longoria | Isolde | Ry’s overprotective mother. Veteran of Desperate Housewives and many international productions. |
| Andrés Velencoso | Mateo García | Julián’s father. Longoria’s real-life acquaintance and a well-known Spanish model and actor. |
| Chloé Sweetlove | Amara | Ry’s friend on the island. |
| Sabrina Bartlett | Prisha | Supporting role. Known for Bridgerton. |
| Stefanie Martini | Lena | Supporting role. Known for Prime Suspect 1973. |
| Alex Peracaula | Carlos | Supporting local character. |
Maia Reficco spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about her chemistry with Fernando Lindez, saying it took a few days on set before they clicked: “On a Saturday, we went to this party together and we were like, ‘Yo, you rock. No, you rock.’ And from then on, we became best friends. And the next day we hung out, had lunch and went to this random beach that was an hour away. I think that’s what really bonded us.”
Behind the Scenes
Anna Todd, the author and producer, adapted her own 2025 novel for the screen alongside screenwriter Anna Klassen. Todd is best known for the After franchise, which has generated multiple films since the first adaptation in 2019. The Last Sunrise represents her continuation in the romance adaptation space, this time with a story centered on chronic illness and a young woman claiming her independence.
Fernando Lindez described what drew him to the role: “One of the things that really attracted me to this project was the emotional side of the story. This movie goes much deeper than romance. It’s about family, personal growth. It taught me a lot about life.”
Director Carlson Young brings a consistent relationship with Prime Video, having previously delivered Upgraded for the platform. Composer Isom Innis, who scored this film, is a frequent Young collaborator, giving the production a unified audio-visual tone.
| Detail | Information |
| Director | Carlson Young (previously directed Upgraded and Clashing Through the Snow for Prime Video) |
| Screenplay | Anna Klassen |
| Based on | The Last Sunrise by Anna Todd (published 2025) |
| Producers | Anna Todd, Jennifer Gibgot, Andrew Panay, Lena Roklin, Brian Pitt |
| Production Companies | Luber Roklin Entertainment, Pitt Street Productions, Ethea Entertainment |
| Distributor | Amazon MGM Studios via Prime Video |
| Composer | Isom Innis (frequent Carlson Young collaborator) |
| Runtime | 107 minutes |
| Rating | R (for some sexuality, nudity, and language) |
| Principal Photography | August 18 – September 20, 2025 |
| Release Date | August 26, 2026 |
The casting of Eva Longoria in Mallorca carried a personal dimension. Longoria has a well-established connection to Spain through her years of living in Madrid and her work with Spanish productions. Filming in the Balearics was a natural fit.
Beyond aesthetics, Spain’s film incentive structure made Mallorca an attractive production choice. The country offers competitive tax incentives for international productions, and the Balearic Islands have a growing infrastructure of local production companies, equipment rental services, and experienced crews built up through years of high-profile productions.
Where to watch The Last Sunrise?
The Last Sunrise is available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video worldwide. It premiered on August 26, 2026. An active Prime Video subscription is required to watch. The film is available in English with subtitles and dubs in Spanish, German, French, Italian, Hindi, Arabic, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and many other languages.
Reviews and Audience Reaction
The Last Sunrise landed in a familiar space for Anna Todd adaptations: committed fans, mixed critics, and a solid streaming audience.
| Source | Verdict |
| Rotten Tomatoes (Critics) | Mixed to negative |
| Prime Video Audience Score | 4.2 / 5 |
| The People’s Movies | Positive – praises lead chemistry and Eva Longoria |
| Keith Loves Movies | Maia Reficco praised; plot called predictable |
| Rotten Tomatoes Consensus | Predictable beats, gorgeous backdrop, strong lead performance |
Critics largely found the film to be a well-shot but formulaic Young Adult romance. Rotten Tomatoes featured multiple reviews noting that predictability was the main weakness. One review described it as “the latest offering in Amazon’s endless catalogue of romance content.” Another wrote that Mallorca “simply glimmers” but the script stayed too safe.
Audience response was noticeably warmer. Prime Video users rated the film 4.2 out of 5, with many pointing to Reficco’s performance and the leads’ chemistry as the main draws. Fans of the After franchise were among the most enthusiastic.
Across multiple reviews, three things received consistent praise: Maia Reficco’s performance, the Reficco-Lindez on-screen chemistry, and Eva Longoria stealing scenes as the mother. The People’s Movies described Reficco as capturing both “Ry’s frustration with the life she has been forced to accept and the excitement that comes with finally beginning to make choices for herself.”
The setting also drew specific praise. Even critics who found the film predictable acknowledged that Mallorca is used well. One reviewer wrote that the film “tries to understand the local point of view, anti-tourist, enjoy life attitudes, and Mallorca simply glimmers.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Last Sunrise on Netflix?
No. The Last Sunrise is a Prime Video original. It is available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video and is not on Netflix.
Is The Last Sunrise based on a true story?
No. The film is adapted from Anna Todd’s 2025 novel of the same name, which is a fictional romantic drama.
Is the hotel in The Last Sunrise a real place?
The building is real. It is La Fortaleza (Sa Fortaleza), a 17th-century fortress on a clifftop in Pollença, Mallorca. However, it is not a working hotel. It is a private estate not open to the public, though it can be viewed from the sea on boat tours of Pollença Bay.
Can I visit the filming locations?
Valldemossa and its monastery are open to the public and are among Mallorca’s most popular day trips from Palma. Deià is a living village that anyone can walk through. Es Baluard museum in Palma charges admission for its collection. Santa Catalina is a public neighborhood. Cala Macarella on Menorca is a public beach accessible on foot or by boat. Sa Fortaleza is private and not accessible.
What illness does Ry have in The Last Sunrise?
Ry lives with tuberous sclerosis and epilepsy. Her decision to stop taking her medication during the summer in Mallorca is central to the film’s tension.
When was The Last Sunrise filmed?
Principal photography ran from August 18 to September 20, 2025, entirely in Mallorca and Menorca.
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