Identity summary
1 to 3 days
Spring · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Nature · Countryside · Heritage
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Désert de Tabernas
Unique arid landscapes in Europe, western scenery, ravines, white villages and very open sky near Almería.
The Tabernas Desert, Oasys MiniHollywood and Fort Bravo give the most telling landmarks of the Tabernas Desert. Together, they form a destination where natural spaces, countryside and heritage meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 1 to 3 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: very hot in summer and activities to choose according to interest for cinema sets. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Tabernas Desert
- Oasys MiniHollywood
- Fort Bravo
- Sorbas
- Karst de Yesos de Sorbas
- Tabernas
Before you choose
- Very hot in summer
- Essential car
- Activities to choose according to interest for cinema sets
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature
Désert de Tabernas
The Tabernas Desert forms a landscape of clear gullies, dry plateaus and badlands carved by erosion, rare on this scale in Europe. A guided walk or marked itinerary allows you to observe closely the mineral layers, the vegetation adapted to the aridity and the natural scenery used by the cinema. The light is more legible early in the morning or late afternoon, when the reliefs project long shadows.
Amusement Park
Oasys MiniHollywood
Oasys MiniHollywood occupies an ancient western decor built in the desert, with main street, saloon, bank and movie facades. The shows and buildings allow you to physically browse the imagination of the productions toured around Tabernas, beyond a simple exhibition. This is the most family stage of the destination, provided that several hours are available on site.
Cave and geology
Karst en yesos de Sorbas
The Sorbas karst hides a network of caves excavated in the gypsum, with translucent galleries, crystals and very special forms of erosion, under a dry landscape. The discovery is made on framed routes whose difficulty varies, from the circuit accessible to a more physical exploration. This underground visit brings a striking contrast with the open areas of Tabernas.
Cinema and heritage
Fort Bravo
Fort Bravo preserves several western scenery between the desert reliefs of Tabernas, including a Mexican village and a western city. The facades used for filming and equestrian shows are used to place these spaces in their cinematographic function. The ensemble is particularly interesting for cinema lovers who want to see a less transformed setting into a classic park.
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