Discover where Mango (Netflix) was filmed in Spain’s Axarquía and visit a real tropical fruit farm near La Herradura. Learn how mango plantations work.
The new Netflix film Mango has sparked major curiosity about real mango farms in Southern Spain. Viewers are asking where the movie was filmed and whether these plantations can be visited in real life.
Here’s the location, the story behind mango farming in Spain, and how you can visit a real tropical farm just minutes away.
Where was Mango filmed?
While the exact farm name is not disclosed, most scenes were shot in the Axarquía region of Málaga, known for its subtropical climate and fruit farms.
Filming areas typically include:
Vélez-Málaga
Benamargosa
Torrox
Sayalonga
Algarrobo
It’s the heart of European mango production.
What a real mango plantation looks like
Spain’s mango season runs from August to November, and farms grow varieties like Osteen, Keitt, Kent and Palmer.
A real plantation involves:
Precision irrigation
Climate-sensitive pruning
Wind-protected terraces
Soil management
Integration with other exotic fruits (coffee, pitaya, passion fruit…)
Movie vs. Reality
The movie captures the atmosphere, but a real farm has details you can only experience on-site:
Seasonal colours
Mango aromas
Flowering vs. harvest stages
Tropical biodiversity
Traditional vs. modern farming techniques
Visit a real tropical farm near the filming locations
Just 30 minutes away lies Herradura Coffee Farm, the only place in Europe where you can see:
A real mango plantation
Europe’s northernmost coffee farm
Avocados, custard apples, pitayas, macadamias
Guided tours & tastings
Book your visit here