natural wonder
Tabernas Desert
Europe's only true desert, the spaghetti-western backdrop where Sergio Leone filmed the Dollars trilogy.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Illar is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Terque, 20km from Tabernas Desert.
Illar is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 415, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Illar sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Illar to your route.
Illar is a municipality in the Almería province, an autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.
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Illar is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.9856 latitude, -2.6387 longitude.
Illar has a population of approximately 415 people, making it a town in Spain.
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Full driving guide for Spain5 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Europe's only true desert, the spaghetti-western backdrop where Sergio Leone filmed the Dollars trilogy.
20 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
The highest paved pass in Andalusia at 2041m, crossing the Sierra Nevada between the Alpujarras and the Marquesado with arid Mediterranean mountain scenery.
34 km · about 40 min drive
mountain pass
A twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.
35 km · about 40 min drive
national park
A volcanic desert coastline of hidden coves, dunes and ochre cliffs that's one of Spain's wildest unspoiled shores.
49 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop lighthouse above the jagged Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, a stunning sunset stop on Almería's volcanic coast.
49 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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