The Tabernas Desert is situated in the province of Almería in Southern Spain, approximately 30 km north of the provincial capital Almería and 50 km from the seaside town of Mojacar. Often referred to ...

"Lawrence of Arabia," "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," "Game of Thrones," and "Indiana Jones" -- what do they all have in common, besides swashbuckling characters? They all had significant scenes ...

If the Tabernas Desert in Spain's Almeria region looks like the set of a Hollywood Western, that's because it was one. In the 1960s and '70s, it was a Hollywood outpost in Europe where dozens of ...

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In Spain's Tabernas Desert, there are still several authentic Western villages. These were primarily used as film sets in the 1960s and '70s. Photo: Getty Images During the peak of the so-called ...

Andalusia is home to the driest region in Europe. It not only boasts a breathtaking landscape, but has also long been a popular backdrop for Western movies. Find out more in part 19 of our series ...

In this episode our friends Rocio and Javier take us on a trip into the Tabernas Desert. It is the only desert in mainland Europe and is a location that has been used for many movies, including the ...

They have featured in some of the world's most famous films. But despite forging some of Hollywood's most iconic images, these pictures show the sorry state of abandoned spaghetti western sets long ...

Editor’s note: James Cornett recently returned from Spain. This is the last of three columns describing his experiences as they relate to our region. When is a desert not a desert? Apparently when a ...

Andalusia, renowned for its rich history, lengthy beaches, and charming white villages, also hosts a remarkable natural wonder: the Tabernas Desert. Situated in the heart of this region, the desert ...

Microorganisms are the most abundant and diverse form of life on Earth. However, the vast majority of them remain unknown. Indeed, only a small fraction of the microorganisms of our planet can be ...

Some of Hollywood's most popular Westerns were filmed in Spain's Tabernas Desert. Today those sets are used in Western-style theme parks for bank... Hi Ho Spaniard! An Iberian Desert With Spaghetti ...