Arnold Schwarzenegger Sings Almeria’s Praises At Comic-con

THE SHINING state of Almeria has 1 much celebrated admirer to adhd to its list: Austrian-American actor, businessman, and erstwhile bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger took an opportunity to springiness nan region a shoutout during his quality astatine nan highly-anticipated Malaga Comic-Con, nan first officially licensed hold of nan world-famous event.

The Terminator prima received an honorary grant connected Sunday, September 28 arsenic 1 of nan very typical guests of nan convention. The grant was presented to nan 78-year-old character by chap talent Antonio Banderas. During his speech, Schwarzenegger named Almeria arsenic 1 of nan starting points of his career, nan root of his breakout domiciled successful Conan nan Barbarian. “When they invited maine to judge this award, I didn’t hesitate; I instantly said yes, because for maine it’s for illustration coming home. To that spot wherever I filmed Conan 45 years ago. I’ll ne'er hide my beginnings successful Almeria.”

Most of nan 1982 movie Conan nan Barbarian was filmed successful nan deserts and stone formations of Almeria, serving arsenic nan idyllic and otherworldly locations for nan film’s celebrated conflict scenes. The Tabernas Desert, nan dunes of Cabo de Gata, nan plains of Almerimar, and nan Roque Cave each featured prominently, arsenic good arsenic nan ancient fortress, Alcazaba de Almeria.

Now, Almeria continues to cement itself arsenic an perfect filming location that captures nan hearts of directors, producers, and of course, actors. Conan nan Barbarian, which filmed successful Almeria astir 45 years ago, was conscionable 1 of nan eager audiovisual projects that person called nan region location for immoderate weeks.

Schwarzenegger had returned to Almeria successful 2014, showing his heavy relationship to nan region, to judge yet different award, nan Tierra de Cine Award from nan Almeria Provincial Council. The character emblazoned his prima connected nan Almeria Walk of Fame, charming and entertaining everyone present.

The character delighted nan crowd astatine Comic-Con Malaga by repeating his celebrated Terminator phrase, “I’ll beryllium back.” This time, though, it was surely much than conscionable a line, arsenic Schwarzenegger continues to clasp Spain – and particularly Almeria – adjacent to his heart.