For the climactic final 2 episodes of The Bachelorette Season 13, the production travelled to La Rioja and Spain’s spectacular Basque Country, creating an unforgettable backdrop for Rachel Lindsay’s journey towards her final rose. Broadcast to an audience of more than 10 million viewers in the United States, the episodes showcased Spain’s renowned wine country, dramatic coastline and rich cultural heritage through one of television’s most successful international entertainment formats.
Centred around the celebrated vineyards of La Rioja, filming took place at the award-winning Finca de los Arandinos, where Rachel Lindsay’s final dates unfolded among rolling vineyards, world-class wineries and the region’s celebrated wine culture. The production also ventured to the Basque coast, filming at the breathtaking San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, one of Spain’s most iconic coastal landmarks, creating some of the season’s most memorable cinematic moments.
Icon International delivered comprehensive production services throughout the Spanish shoot, providing production management, location scouting, filming permits, local crew, transport coordination and production logistics. The production also required the coordination of helicopter flights for both cast transport and aerial filming, alongside hot air balloon operations, demanding meticulous planning, aviation logistics and close collaboration with specialist operators and local authorities to ensure safe and efficient filming.
Managing production across two distinct regions required careful scheduling and seamless coordination between multiple locations, suppliers and international production teams. Icon’s local expertise allowed the visiting crew to move efficiently between La Rioja’s vineyards and the rugged Basque coastline while maintaining the ambitious filming schedule and premium production values expected of one of ABC’s flagship entertainment franchises.
The completed episodes beautifully capture the romance, elegance and visual diversity of northern Spain, while demonstrating Icon International’s ability to deliver complex, location-driven television productions that combine world-class scenery with flawless production execution.