Your Film Location Permit in Mallorca: Everything You Need to Know

Mallorca is one of Europe's most sought-after filming destinations. From the dramatic cliffs of Sa Calobra to the sun-drenched streets of Palma's old town, the island offers an extraordinary variety of locations for film, TV, commercial, drone, and photography productions.
 
But getting a camera on location in Mallorca without the right permits? That's where productions get stopped — and sometimes fined.
 
e-clips Productions is Mallorca's leading location permit provider. As a full-service production company and fixer based in Palma, we handle every permit, every authority, and every location... so your shoot runs without interruption.

What Is a Film Location Permit in Mallorca?
A film location permit (also known as a filming permit or rodaje permit) is an official authorisation required to shoot commercial, film, TV, or professional photography content at a specific location in Mallorca.
 
Permits are issued by different authorities depending on the location:
 
Ajuntament de Palma (for street shoots, public spaces, and Palma city locations)
Consell de Mallorca (for rural land, protected natural areas, and island-wide productions)
Govern de les Illes Balears (for heritage sites, protected monuments, and large-scale productions)
Port Authority (for harbour, marina, and waterfront locations)
Private landowners (for estates, villas, fincas, and private venues)

Each authority has different application processes, timelines, insurance requirements, and fees. Without a local expert, navigating this alone costs time your production doesn't have.

Why Location Permits in Mallorca Are Complex
Mallorca's incredible diversity of landscapes is also what makes permitting complex. A single production day might require permits from three separate authorities (a public beach, a historic street, and a private finca), Each with its own documentation requirements.
 
Common challenges productions face:
 
- Language barriers; Most permit applications are in Catalan or Spanish
- Long lead times; Some authorities require 15–30 days notice minimum
- Insurance requirements; Public liability certificates in specific formats
- Drone restrictions; AESA (Spanish Aviation Authority) regulations apply across the island
- Protected areas; Serra de Tramuntana UNESCO World Heritage rules are strict
 
This is exactly why international and local productions choose e-clips Productions as their Mallorca permit fixer.
 
What Does a Mallorca Location Permit Fixer Do?
A fixer in film production is a local expert who handles logistics, permits, and on-the-ground coordination so the production team can focus on creative work.
 
At e-clips Productions, our permit fixer service includes:
 
- Location scouting; Identifying the perfect spot that fits your creative brief and is permittable
- Permit applications; We submit all paperwork to the correct authorities in Spanish and Catalan
- Drone permits; Full AESA drone flight authorisation across Mallorca
- Police and traffic coordination; Road closures, crowd control, and public space management
- Insurance liaison; Ensuring your production certificates meet authority requirements
- On-set permit representation; We're there on the day if authorities need to verify permits
 
Locations We Permit Across Mallorca
We have established relationships with authorities and landowners across the entire island. Locations we regularly permit include:
 
- Palma old town; Historic streets, Cathedral square, Es Baluard
- Beaches; Cala d'Or, Es Trenc, Cala Mondragó, Playa de Muro
- Serra de Tramuntana; Mountain roads, villages, olive groves
- Tramuntana coast; Sa Calobra, Cap de Formentor, Port de Sóller
- Rural fincas and estates; Private land, wine estates, luxury villas
- Urban Palma; Modern districts, markets, commercial zones
- Ports and marinas; Port de Palma, Port Adriano, Puerto Pollensa
 
No location in Mallorca is off-limits. if it can be permitted, we'll make it happen.

Who Needs a Location Permit in Mallorca?
If you're producing any of the following in Mallorca, you need a permit:
 
- Feature films and TV series
- Commercial and advertising productions
- Music videos
- Drone footage (aerial photography or video)
- Documentary films
- Fashion and editorial photo shoots
- Social media content at scale
- Corporate video productions
 
Even small productions shooting in public spaces require authorisation under Spanish law. The fine for unpermitted commercial filming in public spaces can be significant — and the reputational damage of being shut down on set is worse.
 
How to Get a Film Location Permit in Mallorca — Fast
The fastest way to secure a film location permit in Mallorca is to contact a local fixer with existing authority relationships.
 
e-clips Productions has over a decade of experience on the island, a 5-star rated service, and deep relationships with every permitting authority in Mallorca. We know the timelines, the people, and the paperwork — and we move fast.
 
Getting started is simple:
 
1. Contact us with your shoot date, location preference, and production type
2. We assess permit requirements and advise on timeline and cost
3. We handle all applications and liaise with authorities on your behalf
4. You arrive on location with permits confirmed and shoot ready

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance do I need to apply for a filming permit in Mallorca?
It depends on the location and authority. Some permits can be fast-tracked in 48–72 hours for small crews in public spaces. Heritage sites and protected natural areas may require 3–4 weeks. Contact us as early as possible.
 
Do I need a permit for drone filming in Mallorca?
Yes. All commercial drone operations in Spain require AESA authorisation. Additional restrictions apply in urban areas, near airports (Palma airport has a large exclusion zone), and in protected natural parks. e-clips Productions handles all drone permits.
 
How much does a location permit in Mallorca cost?
Costs vary by location, authority, and production size. Public space permits often involve municipal fees plus our fixer service fee. Private land is negotiated directly with owners. Contact us for a quote.
 
Can you permit multiple locations for the same shoot day?
Yes, this is standard practice. We regularly coordinate multi-location shoot days across different authorities.
 
Do you work with international productions?
Absolutely. We work with production companies from Germany, the UK, the US, Scandinavia, and across Europe. English, German, and Spanish spoken.
 
Contact Mallorca's Leading Location Permit Provider
Whether you're a local production or flying in from abroad, e-clips Productions is your trusted partner for film location permits in Mallorca.
 
📍 Based in Palma, Mallorca
 +34 644 36 65 01
 e-clips.tv
 
Get in touch today and let's get your shoot permitted.