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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
Turrillas is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Lucainena de las Torres, 15km from Tabernas Desert.
Turrillas is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 247, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Turrillas 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 Turrillas to your route.
Turrillas is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.
The township is built quite high up on the north-west facing slopes of the Sierra Alhamilla. It is accessed either by a winding road from Lucainena de las Torres or from a road off the main Sorbas to Tabernas N-340aRead more
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From Turrillas there are views of the opposite Sierras, the Sorbas basin and of the agricultural land use; such land use is primarily revolves around olive production and some almond production. For those interested in agricultural practices there is evidence of old terrace agriculture on the hillside adjacent to the town and also evidence of a qanat irrigation system on the alluvial fan directly below the town.
As of June 18, 2008, a series of Windmills are being erected on the mountain range behind Turrillas, to provide power to the National Grid. Construction began early 2008 with works to widen the roads, in order to transport the large blades and towers needed, temporary wind test antenna have been erected in order to discover the possible amount of electricity to be gained by the windmills. The initial stage of testing was successful. Construction is expected to be finished by the end of 2008.
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Turrillas is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.0295 latitude, -2.2661 longitude.
Turrillas has a population of approximately 247 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
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.
25 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.
34 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.
34 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop lighthouse above the jagged Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, a stunning sunset stop on Almería's volcanic coast.
35 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.
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