Shooting Locations – AHP

Historic Villages of Portugal: territory and setting for high-impact productions

The Historic Villages of Portugal constitute a unique territory, organised into a network comprising 12 locations of exceptional heritage, landscape and cultural value. Nestled between mountains and valleys, plateaus and borders, they offer a multitude of distinct settings — medieval walls, cobbled streets, viewpoints overlooking nature and villages that breathe history and identity.

For filmmakers, cinematographers and producers from around the world, this network represents much more than a collection of places: it is a cohesive and professional structure, managed by an association that ensures quality standards, logistical coordination and local support throughout the territory.

With adequate infrastructure, charming accommodation and a network of proactive and closely collaborating partners, the Historic Villages of Portugal assert themselves as a competitive, sustainable and film-friendly destination, ready to welcome film, television, advertising and artistic productions of different scales.

In line with green shooting best practices and a strategy of promoting the territory and communities, the Historic Villages of Portugal are a living and coherent setting, where each frame is a story waiting to be filmed.

HISTORIC VILLAGES OF PORTUGAL – DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

The Historic Villages of Portugal Association (AHP) is the entity responsible for promoting the Historic Villages of Portugal Network, a unique territory where heritage, nature and identity come together in a rare balance between tradition and innovation. Faithful to the principles of sustainability and the harmonious development of local communities, the AHP positions itself as a strategic partner for projects and productions seeking distinctive capital and a territory prepared to welcome initiatives of excellence.

With a recognised capacity for mediation and coordination across multiple geographies — local, regional, national and international — AHP ensures agile, collaborative and efficient coordination, facilitating dialogue between different agents and sectors of activity. Its in-depth knowledge of the territory and its vast network of partners enable it to offer an integrated response that transforms complexity into opportunity. As a non-profit association, AHP is dedicated to attracting and promoting projects and investments that add value to the Network and strengthen its competitiveness, especially in the cultural and creative industries, with an emphasis on cinema, television and advertising.
More than just facilitating processes, AHP generates a positive and lasting impact on communities, reinforcing the positioning of the Historic Villages of Portugal Network as an ecosystem of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. By working with us, producers and creators find a reliable partner with experience, agility, and a multi-scale network of contacts, capable of transforming challenges into opportunities.
Get closer to the AHP Network — where vision meets territory and ideas come to life.