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Tabernas Desert
Europe's only true desert, the spaghetti-western backdrop where Sergio Leone filmed the Dollars trilogy.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Pechina is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Rioja, 15km from Tabernas Desert.
Pechina is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Pechina 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 Pechina to your route.
Pechina is a municipality of the Province of Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It is on the site of the ancient town of Urci.
Pechina, called Bajjāna in Arabic, was the centre of a Yemeni colony during the period of the Umayyad caliphate in Spain. Founded before 886, the self-governing colonyRead more
was known as the ursh al-Yaman. Jews also shared in the prosperity of Pechina. In 922 it was incorporated into the caliphate. It oversaw a ribat (fortress) and maintained its own navy that could be put use for piracy or official Umayyad campaigns. Between 939 and 944 it took part in four expeditions against the Franks, Idrisids and Fatimids. By 955, it had been eclipsed by Almería.
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Pechina is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.9162 latitude, -2.4369 longitude.
Pechina has a population of approximately 0 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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
national park
A volcanic desert coastline of hidden coves, dunes and ochre cliffs that's one of Spain's wildest unspoiled shores.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop lighthouse above the jagged Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, a stunning sunset stop on Almería's volcanic coast.
31 km · about 35 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
beach
A pristine pebble-and-sand cove framed by volcanic cliffs in Cabo de Gata, reached by a steep cliff path.
49 km · about 55 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.
53 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.
58 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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