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Tabernas Village and Desert – Tabernas Castle loop from Tabernas

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Tabernas Village and Desert – Tabernas Castle loop from Tabernas

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Tabernas Village and Desert – Tabernas Castle loop from Tabernas

03:37

39.3km

730m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Paraje Natural de Sierra Alhamilla

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139 m

Tabernas Village and Desert

Highlight • Settlement

Tabernas is a town in the Los Filabres - Tabernas region, in the province of Almería. It is located next to the Tabernas Desert Natural Park, a unique desert area in Europe.

This area has great scenic and geological value, and boasts its own unique flora and fauna. It is precisely these landscapes that made this area an important open-air film set where numerous Westerns and other films simulating African and Arabian locations were filmed.

Tabernas already had an Almohad castle in the 10th century, given its location on the communication route between Almería and the eastern Iberian Peninsula. After the expulsion of the Moors, the castle was almost in ruins and was rebuilt by Emperor Charles V.

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Tabernas Western Village Andalusia

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Near Tabernas lies the last piece of (semi) desert in Europe. A bone-dry area of 280 km² where the sun shines all year round and the least rain falls in all of Europe! Only a few days (approx. 3-4) per year heavy rain showers. Temperatures here vary from -5 ° C to 48 ° C. This has resulted in a spectacular landscape. Numerous spaghetti Westerns have been filmed here in this beautiful landscape. filmed.

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Tabernas Castle

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The castle of Tabernas, built in the 11th century, is one of the most important Nasrid fortresses in Almería. Located on top of a hill, it offers spectacular views over the Tabernas desert and retains part of its walls despite centuries of abandonment and destruction. The Catholic Monarchs stayed here and the Capitulations of Almería were signed in 1489, giving it great historical weight. Access is free and, although the site is in ruins, it is recommended to wear comfortable footwear to explore it and enjoy the unique landscape that surrounds it.

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1.65 km

Tabernas

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19.6 km

Viewpoint 3

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beautiful view all around and on the further course of the trail

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35.2 km

Tabernas Desert

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El Desierto de Tabernas is the only true desert in Europe, a landscape of badlands, dry riverbeds, and eroded slopes that create an otherworldly atmosphere. You advance through reliefs shaped over millions of years, with ochre and gray colors that change according to the daylight.

It is an arid and open environment where it is advisable to bring water and sun protection, as shade is scarce and the terrain can be uneven. The area is also known for its cinematic history, with old filming locations scattered throughout the landscape. Exploring it offers a tranquil and very photogenic experience in the heart of Almería.

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39.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.8 km

4.06 km

1.53 km

713 m

127 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.1 km

6.19 km

2.21 km

1.61 km

124 m

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Monday 29 June

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Tabernas Village and Desert – Tabernas Castle loop from Tabernas

Tabernas Village and Desert

Tabernas Western Village Andalusia

Tabernas Castle

Tabernas

Viewpoint 3

Tabernas Desert

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