Star Wars: The Acolyte
The Secret Star Wars Filming Location You Need To Visit
Uncover the mysterious ‘The Acolyte’ filming site and join the excitement surrounding the upcoming Star Wars series on Madeira island

As a Star Wars fan, I couldn’t be more excited to hear that scenes from the upcoming Disney+ series “The Acolyte” are being filmed on the beautiful Madeira island.
After my trip to the Azores in October 2022, Madeira was next on my travel destinations’ bucket list, and now I can’t wait to see how the Portuguese island is brought to life in the Star Wars universe.
According to local news sources, the production team arrived on the island on Monday, March 6, with around 40 containers.
The crew was then spotted in several locations, including Caniçal, an arid area with reddish earth and steep slopes located on the eastern tip of the island.
Moreover, the local authorities will close regional road 214, which connects Quinta do Lorde to the roundabout at Abra Bay.
The official statement mentions how the road will be closed from March 11 to 14 to facilitate the filming.
The Star Wars crew has also been spotted near Ribeira da Janela, namely in a setting that bears a striking resemblance to previous filming locations in Wales.


Despite the secrecy surrounding the production, I can’t help but feel a sense of anticipation and wonder about what’s being created on the island.
Madeira’s unique landscapes and natural beauty have long been a draw for film and TV productions, and now the Star Wars universe has joined in.
The fact that even those working on the project are bound by confidentiality agreements only adds to the excitement for me.
It’s as if we’re all in on a secret that the rest of the world doesn’t know about yet. I can’t wait to see what surprises the production team has in store for us.
And while we don’t know much about the specifics of the production, we do know that the Madeira government is providing support for the production through the Madeira Film Commission.
It’s gratifying to see the Portuguese island getting this kind of attention these days, and I can’t wait to see how it benefits from being a part of the Star Wars universe.
Concluding remarks
As a fan, I’m thrilled that Madeira has been chosen as a filming location for the latest Star Wars series.
Seeing the Pearl of the Atlantic in a Star Wars series is a testament to Madeira’s natural beauty and its appeal as a destination for film and TV productions.
I can’t wait to see how it’s brought to life in the final product and to explore the secrets of the Star Wars universe in one of my favorite destinations in the galaxy.
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