The Burning Body is already on the list of Netflix hits. Since its premiere, the series that recreates the well-known crime of the Urban Police has become one of the ten most watched series in several countries. And the expectation not only grows because it is a production based on real events, but because it has been recorded in iconic locations and settings in the province of Barcelona.
Úrsula Corberó (Rosa Peral) and Quim Gutiérrez (Albert López) filmed scenes in the Tibidabo Amusement Park, the Mirador de los Jardines de Miramar in Montjuïc and the Portinyol restaurant in Arenys de Mar, among others.
In addition, the filming team also went to the Litoral bar-restaurant, located on Mare de Déu de Port 14 street, in Ronda Litoral, according to El Periódico. Now, curious people are approaching there who have discovered the case of the Urban Police following the premiere of The Body on Fire.
It is a well-known family business, which has been passed down from generation to generation, according to Meritxell M. Pauné in an article in La Vanguardia. At that time, Marc Rafart was preparing to succeed his father as head of the establishment.
The survival of the Litoral bar-restaurant, where agents of the Urban Police would have usually attended, has not been easy. During the Franco regime, the area housed thousands of barracks and in the 90s it hit rock bottom as a drug supermarket. Now, it is a place where neighbors, foreigners and travelers passing through go.
As stated in that article, the place is maintained based on tapas, sandwiches and lunch menus that are very affordable for passers-by. In the reviews, some users admit that they have gone there after seeing The Burning Body. Most highlight the good treatment of the waiters, the price of the menu and the fame (sometimes unjustified) that the tripe have.
