Bardenas Reales, Valtierra

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Desert · Nature / Park

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Entering Bardenas Reales, you'll see why it was famously chosen as the backdrop to the Spaghetti Westerns of the 1950s. This national park is unique in Europe for a landscape reminiscent of the American southwest. Drive past stark plateaus, canyons, and cabezos--pointy rock formations rising high above the desert--and relish the feeling of expansiveness unique to these badlands, located just around an hour's drive from the rich greenery of Basque country. Guides are also available if you're traveling sans car. Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Valtierra using our trip planner.

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By olceselo

what a place! really spectacular. my advice is to visit it in the mid afternoon and spend 3+ hours visiting it with the car to be able to explore it as it deserves and then enjoy the lights of the...

what a place! really spectacular. my advice is to visit it in the mid afternoon and spend 3+ hours visiting it with the car to be able to explore it as it deserves and then enjoy the lights of the... more »
By jenkle89

A spectacular desert right next to the Pyrenees declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It is possible to visit by car or VTT too. The main circuit is 34km and took us about 2hours to complete (4×4...

A spectacular desert right next to the Pyrenees declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It is possible to visit by car or VTT too. The main circuit is 34km and took us about 2hours to complete (4×4... more »
By traveggie

What a wonderful experience. We took about 1 1/2 hours to drive around the well marked, unpaved road, starting just after the tourist information building. We stayed in Tudela, so we could do this in.... more

What a wonderful experience. We took about 1 1/2 hours to drive around the well marked, unpaved road, starting just after the tourist information building. We stayed in Tudela, so we could do this in.... more »

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By Jonathan C

Stunning place!! We explored the Bardenas on bikes. Recommend to go early to beat the crowds and avoid the afternoon heat.

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By Catherine Hewitt

Worth a detour if passing by. Drive 200m past the information centre and park at the viewing platform.

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By Anastasia Tretjakova

Cool to see, specially if you recognise it from game of thrones. We didn't spend too much time here. You can drive quite close towards the peaks.

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By Nerijus Pudziuvelis

Great views even to take into consideration it is Europe. On much smaller case it could remind you Death Valley or other Nevada plains, but it's definately worth to see even if its up to 100 km detour from your way.

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By Oliphah

Such a picturesque. All the beautiful sights to see are naturally made after wind and water erosion. I advise to use a 4 wheel vehicle. Also it's a great place for bird watching.

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