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Cerro del Cautivo – Tabernas Desert Natural Area loop from Puente del Cautivo

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Cerro del Cautivo – Tabernas Desert Natural Area loop from Puente del Cautivo

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Cerro del Cautivo – Tabernas Desert Natural Area loop from Puente del Cautivo

02:31

8.47km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

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798 m

Cave of the Captive

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Small cave with an exit on both sides.

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1.22 km

Oasis of Lawrence of Arabia

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Curious to see these palm trees in the middle of the desert.

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1.38 km

Cerro del Cautivo

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Surprising appearance, those palm trees in this place.

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1.53 km

Tabernas Oasis

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The dry riverbed, which serves as our path, carries hardly any water even during rainy periods. The desert's barren environmental conditions with over 3,000 hours of sunshine, average temperatures of …

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6.04 km

View of the Tabernas Desert

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6.27 km

Tabernas Desert Natural Area

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It is considered the only actual desert area on the entire European continent. Its landscape is characteristic of badlands, with impressive geological formations and a rich variety of environmental resources.

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6.52 km

Tabernas Desert Rock Formations

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The Tabernas Desert is famous for its unique rock formations and arid landscape, which has been shaped by erosion over millions of years. These rocks and geological formations create an …

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6.94 km

Rambla de Tabernas

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No problems in summer, but watch out after many raining days in winter/spring. You will have fun with the mud.

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8.47 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.02 km

3.40 km

Surfaces

5.29 km

2.24 km

858 m

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Highest point (440 m)

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Monday 24 August

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January 17, 2026,Boucle Espace naturel du désert de Tabernas – Oasis de Tabernas au départ de Tabernas
Caution: Do not neglect certain air crossings.

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