When We think of desertswe usually imagine the infinite seas of sand of the Sahara or the imposing landscapes of the southwest of the United States.
However, Spain houses the most impressive desert landscapes in Europe. From Almería to Navarra, our country hides inhospitable beauty stages that seem taken from another planet.
1. Tabernas Desert (Almería)
Considered the only desert in Europe, the Tabernas desert It extends by 28,000 hectares in the province of Almería. Its landscape is marked by “Badlands” formations, characterized by soils eroded by the action of wind and water.
With Temperatures exceeding 40 ° C in summer and annual rainfall below 250 mm, taverns has been scenario of numerous films of Western and continues to attract filmmakers and tourists from all over the world.
2. Larva desert (Jaén)
One of the most unknown deserts from Spainhe Larva desert It covers approximately 57,000 hectares. His landscape is dominated by dry soils and scarce vegetation, although in winter temperatures can descend to 4 ° C.
His Beauty lies in its extreme ariditythat creates an almost magical scenario, ideal for lovers of desert landscapes.
3. Gorafe desert (Granada)
Located in the depression of Guadix-Baza, this desert extends by 1,600 hectares and is famous for its landscape of cannons and red clay ravines.
The Gorafe desert is also known for its great concentration of prehistoric dolmens, which makes it a place of both geological and historical interest. Their “Badlands” create a Landscape remembers Arizona’s deserts or Utah, but in the heart of Andalusia.
4. Desert of the Monegros (Zaragoza)
With an extension of 276,440 hectares between Zaragoza and Huesca, LMonegros stand out for their steppesmountains and ravines that make up a Unique landscape in Europe.
Despite its arid appearance, it is an ecosystem rich in biodiversity, home of endemic species such as Alcaravan and common sison. Its salty lagoons and rafts offer a curious contrast with the aridity of the environment, and the region has been the scene of festivals and sports tests of extreme resistance.
5. Real Bárdenas (Navarra)
This semi -desert landscape, declared Biosphere reserve for UNESCOoccupies more than 41,000 hectares and is one of the most impressive places in northern Spain.
The erosive action of wind and water has resulted in spectacular formations such as Castildetierra, an icon in the region. The royal bardenas offer hiking and cycling routes that allow visitors to explore their plateaus, ravines and rocky extraterrestrial appearance.
A trip to the unknown
Although these landscapes may seem hostile, each of these deserts offers a unique experience. From the cinematographic landscapes of taverns to the eroded formations of the royal Bárdenas, these enclaves allow to discover the natural diversity of Spain in a different way. So, if you are looking for a destination that combines adventure and surprising landscapes, it is not necessary to travel to Sahara: Spanish deserts have a lot to offer.
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