natural wonder
Tabernas Desert
Europe's only true desert, the spaghetti-western backdrop where Sergio Leone filmed the Dollars trilogy.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Tabernas is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Turrillas, 4km from Tabernas Desert.
Tabernas is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 3,241, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Tabernas 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 Tabernas to your route.
Tabernas is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain, as well as the name of the principal town of the municipality. It is located on the edge of the famous Tabernas Desert, the filming location of many feature films and TV series. The three film sets in the area: Fort Bravo,Read more
Western Leone, Mini Hollywood attract a modest number of tourists.
It is the site of Moorish castle ruins, an old church, and a refurbished Teatro Municipal.
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Tabernas is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.0499 latitude, -2.3908 longitude.
Tabernas has a population of approximately 3,241 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.
4 km · about 5 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.
20 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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop lighthouse above the jagged Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, a stunning sunset stop on Almería's volcanic coast.
41 km · about 45 min drive
beach
A pristine pebble-and-sand cove framed by volcanic cliffs in Cabo de Gata, reached by a steep cliff path.
45 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.
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
April to October
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