mountain pass
Alto de Velefique
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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Purchena is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sierro, 34km from Tabernas Desert.
Purchena is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 1,598, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Purchena 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 Purchena to your route.
Purchena is a small town in Almería, southern Spain. It is situated at the foot of the Sierra de los Filabres, in the middle of the Almanzora River Valley, surrounded by woods which ascend towards the mountains, an environment which contrasts with the rest of the municipalities of the area which are set in much moreRead more
arid surroundings.
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Purchena is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.3474 latitude, -2.3608 longitude.
Purchena has a population of approximately 1,598 people, making it a town in Spain.
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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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Europe's only true desert, the spaghetti-western backdrop where Sergio Leone filmed the Dollars trilogy.
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.
50 km · about 60 min drive
beach
A pristine pebble-and-sand cove framed by volcanic cliffs in Cabo de Gata, reached by a steep cliff path.
60 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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