natural wonder
Tabernas Desert
Europe's only true desert, the spaghetti-western backdrop where Sergio Leone filmed the Dollars trilogy.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Níjar works well as a base: 15 minutes from Lucainena de las Torres, 22km from Tabernas Desert.
Níjar is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 26,516, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Níjar 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 Níjar to your route.
Níjar (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnixaɾ]) is a Spanish municipality in the province of Almería, Andalusia. It lies in the eastern part of Almería, in the Sierra de Alhamilla and the south-eastern Mediterranean coast, in the Campo de Níjar, near the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park.
Níjar covers an area of 599.8 squareRead more
kilometres. Its population of 17,824 (2002) is mainly concentrated in the cities of Campohermoso, San Isidro, and Níjar.
The main sources of income are agriculture, especially in the growing of greenhouse crops, and tourism, especially the watersports centre of San José.
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Níjar is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.9665 latitude, -2.2060 longitude.
Níjar has a population of approximately 26,516 people, making it a town in Spain.
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natural wonder
Europe's only true desert, the spaghetti-western backdrop where Sergio Leone filmed the Dollars trilogy.
22 km · about 25 min drive
national park
A volcanic desert coastline of hidden coves, dunes and ochre cliffs that's one of Spain's wildest unspoiled shores.
27 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop lighthouse above the jagged Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, a stunning sunset stop on Almería's volcanic coast.
27 km · about 30 min drive
beach
A pristine pebble-and-sand cove framed by volcanic cliffs in Cabo de Gata, reached by a steep cliff path.
28 km · about 30 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.
34 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.
37 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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