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

04:11

15.2km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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115 m

Tabernas Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The main church in the village of Tabernas (Almería) is the Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation. This historic parish church is located in the center of the village, near the ruins of the Moorish castle (Castillo de Tabernas). It is a tranquil, traditional building in a region known primarily for its desert and film sets.

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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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648 m

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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4.46 km

Aqueduct Near Tabernas

Highlight • Monument

Here you can see an old aqueduct near Tabernas. The Tabernas Desert (Spanish: Desierto de Tabernas) is a landscape in Andalusia (Spain). It is located in the province of Almería, about 30 km north of the provincial capital of the same name in the area of the town of Tabernas. It extends over 280 km². The Tabernas Desert lies between the Sierra de los Filabres to the north, the Sierra Alhamilla to the south-southeast and the Sierra Nevada to the west.

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10.0 km

Llano del Buho view with

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filmsopnames van the crown, exodus, gods and kings, patton, el condor etc.

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11.7 km

Film Location – Rocky Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

12.0 km

Movie spot: Indiana Jones and Game of Thrones

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful location where recordings were made for Indiana Jones, Game of Thrones and various cowboy films.

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14.5 km

Old bullring of Tabernas

Highlight • Historical Site

The old Tabernas bullring, built in the 19th century, is one of the oldest in the province of Almería. Although bullfights are no longer held there, it retains its traditional structure and is now used for cultural and recreational events.

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

1.82 km

797 m

Surfaces

12.0 km