Spanish Fly

The scene is set with a view across the Port of Mahón on the Balearic Island of Menorca in the Mediterranean Sea.

Titles appear over Sir Percy de Courcy's journey from his villa to the bank. Costa de ses Voltes in Mahón with the tower of the church of Santa Maria de Maó to the top right of centre.

Greenery growth rather obscures the original capture scene. (RL)

Driven by Perkins, Sir Percy's Rolls Royce skirts the Port of Mahon.

Looking across Puerto Mahón, the Port of Mahon, towards Mahón with the Franciscan convent that was to become the Museo de Menorca on the right.

Mahón with Moll de Ponent skirting the waters of the port to the bottom.

Looking west on Costa de sa Plaça in Mahón with Carrer de Bonaire crossing the scene. For future reference this is actually looking east on Carrer de Hannover with Carrer de Bonaire crossing.

Costa de sa Plaça with Plaça de la Constitució to the left, the church of Santa Maria de Maó and Carrer Portal del Mar ahead and Carrer Nou on the right.

Now essentially pedestrianised. (RL)

At a meeting with the Bank Manager, the penniless Sir Percy negotiates a loan. Facing Ajuntament de Maó, the Town Hall, on Plaça de la Constitució.

At least the furniture was contained. (RL)

Sir Percy de Courcy clicks his heels as he walks away from the bank. Looking east along Carrer d'Alfons III from Plaça de la Constitució in Mahón.

A few changes and much more colourful. (RL)

Perkins (Graham Armitage) stands to attention before preparing a table for Sir Percy's arrival. Outside Restaurante Trébol on Carrer Moll de Cales Fonts below Carrer de sa Font in Es Castell, Menorca.

Surprisingly quiet, but the 'season' is coming to an end. (RL)

Sir Percy tells Perkins that "Today, we are celebrating." Beneath the awning at Restaurante Trébol in Es Castell.

I had to be quick as I was already 'getting the look', but the building has received some architectural changes, as has the logo. (RL)

Explaining to Perkins that he's gone into business, buying 10,000 gallons of cheap wine, Sir Percy is chauffeured to the supplier. Mahón with Costa des Muret to the centre and Moll de Ponent on the right.

At the airport, underwear designer Mike Scott arrives to be met by photographer Juan and Francesca (Sally Farmiloe), one of four models.

After introducing Mike Scott (Leslie Phillips) to Annette, Juan (Ramiro Oliveros) calls to Bruce.

Bruce (Andrea Allan) walks towards Mike before Juan asks where Julie is.

A hasty oportunistic shot, if someone can take an alternative from where the original camera position was I am happy for this to be replaced. (RL)

Sir Percy heads back to his favourite bar with a case of wine for the owner, Domingo. Carrer Moll de Cales Fonts in Es Castell.

With thanks to Paco who knew the film well and pointed out the location for me. Unfortunately, suitable camera positions were limited. (RL)

The shot pans with the car. Carrer Moll de Cales Fonts with Carrer de sa Font to the top.

As previously, camera locations were limited. (RL)

Getting out of the Rolls, Sir Percy takes his usual seat moments before his old school friend Mike arrives. Outside Restaurante Trébol on Carrer Moll de Cales.

There have been dramatic changes to the building development on the opposite side and no doubt, having looked in estate agents windows, added many 0000's.(RL)

Julie (Nadiuska) relaxes while Mike and Sir Percy catch up. Facing west from outside Restaurante Trébol in Es Castell.

Tempted as I was to join the diners for lunch, I didn't think that they would appreciate the disruption. (RL)

At his villa, Sir Percy's decides to blend various ingredients into the wine to disguise its vile flavour. The Golden Farm on the slopes above Sant Antoni across the the port from Mahón.

In the kitchen, flies are mixed with one of the ingredients before being added to the wine. The Golden Farm at Sant Antoni.

The next days photo-shoot gets under way. The beach at Na Macaret, Menorca. (SR)

Mike tells to Juan to hurry up as he has to return to London with the pictures. Na Macaret. (SR)

Juan prepares to take shots of Julie. Na Macaret, Menorca. (SR)

Another picture is taken. Na Macaret. (SR)

The local lifeboat Crew are alerted when Perkins is seen swimming ashore after Sir Percy discovers that there's no tonic on his yacht. Cales Fonts in Es Castell.

Hiring a boat from two Fishermen, Juan sends the Models into the port.

Sir Percy spots the Models approaching his yacht.

Juan calls to Mike to get Sir Percy out of the shot.

Back ashore, Sir Percy and Perkins try out the wine concoctions on José. The Golden Farm above Sant Antoni.

The next day, Mike's photo-shoot continues inside a cave used converted into a disco. Cova d'en Xoroi on Carrer de sa Cova, Cala en Porter.

When the wine with flies and herbs prove to be a success at dinner the previous night, Sir Percy and Perkins arrive at the cave with a case. The steps down to the discotheque at Cove d'en Xoroi in Cala en Porter.

Sir Percy spots Mike and the Models. Looking down on Cova d'en Xoroi, a natural cave overlooking the Balearic Sea.

Juan complains to Mile that the Models are covered in love bites. Cova d'en Xoroi on Carrer de sa Cova at Cala en Porter.

Beside the pool at their hotel Mike and Julie enjoy more of the wine after he agrees to buy a thousand cases from Sir Percy. Located by Steve Randall, this is Hotel Del Almirante, Es Castell.

Mike wife Janet arrives at the hotel to find out why he husband has written a cheque for £12,000. Hotel Del Almirante found by Steve Randall.

Janet goes to Mike room where she finds a bottle of the doctored wine. Hotel Del Almirante at Es Castell identified by Steve Randall.

A trio of Young Women cycle to Domingo's bar where the wine can't be served quick enough. Cales Fonts in Es Castell.

In the port, a boat full of Tourists head for the bar. The Port of Mahon off Es Castell.

With the Rolls having been repossessed, Perkins drives Sir Percy into town by carriage. The easternmost point of Carrer Moll de Cales in Es Castell.

Suffering from one of the side effects of the Spanish Fly, Mike makes his way to the bar to warn everyone. Carrer Ruiz i Pablo at the junction with Carrer Miranda de Cales Fonts.

Janet Scott (Sue Lloyd) catches up with Mike and the pair look down onto the revellers who also begin to suffer the side effects. Carrer Miranda de Cales Fonts, above Restaurante Trébol in Es Castell on Menorca.