Campo Tabernas is a region in Almería, Spain, distinguished by its unique desert landscape, Europe's only desert. Characterized by deeply eroded badlands, dry riverbeds known as ramblas, and sculpted clay hills, its topography has been shaped over millions of years, creating a dramatic and arid environment. Situated between the Sierra de los Filabres and the Sierra de Alhamilla, Campo Tabernas offers a distinctive setting for several outdoor sports like road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
146
Routes
4.5
(703)
Average rating
4922
People visited

4.4
(14)
62
hikers
13.6km
04:03
340m
340m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.6
(10)
41
hikers
20.7km
04:24
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.3
(4)
13
hikers
15.0km
04:22
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.0
(3)
11
hikers
11.1km
03:20
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(8)
22
riders
42.2km
04:08
840m
840m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

23.4km
01:58
240m
240m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.7
(6)
30
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

51
riders
98.4km
08:29
1,380m
1,380m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
(1)
37
riders
64.4km
03:42
1,300m
1,290m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

37
riders
71.6km
03:55
1,480m
1,480m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

14
riders
69.5km
03:46
1,160m
1,160m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(2)
373
riders
85.5km
05:23
2,500m
2,500m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.0
(2)
8
riders
16.7km
01:24
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

6
riders
39.3km
02:27
440m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

54
riders
85.7km
06:47
2,500m
2,510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

27
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

22
runners
9.14km
01:03
180m
180m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
20
runners
14.0km
01:42
330m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
runners
10.0km
01:13
170m
170m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
riders
53.8km
04:38
1,100m
1,100m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
37.9km
03:21
670m
670m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
riders
62.1km
05:33
1,350m
1,350m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
17
riders
32.6km
02:21
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Campo Tabernas offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 250 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars from over 2,200 ratings.
Campo Tabernas provides challenging road cycling routes with significant elevation gain, often winding through the desert landscape and nearby mountain ranges. Routes like "The Spaghetti Western of Spain" and the "Climb to Alto de Velefique" offer unique desert scenery. More information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Campo Tabernas guide.
Yes, Campo Tabernas offers a diverse network of hiking trails suitable for various skill levels, including easy loops. Popular routes include those through the Desierto de Tabernas, Barranco del Prisoner, and the Tabernas Ravine. For specific easy options, consult the Easy hikes around Campo Tabernas guide.
Mountain bikers can explore unique semi-arid terrain, including single tracks, gravel roads, and dry riverbeds. Routes like the "Paraje Natural Desierto de Tabernas — circular por la Rambla de Tabernas" and loops around Oasys MiniHollywood provide varied riding surfaces. The MTB Trails around Campo Tabernas guide offers more details.
The region is characterized by deeply eroded badlands, dry riverbeds known as ramblas, and sculpted clay hills. These arid environments feature dramatic ravines and unique rock formations. Small oases, such as the Tabernas Oasis, also provide contrasts within the desert landscape.
Yes, touring cycling routes in Campo Tabernas can take cyclists through rural Almería countryside, past features like the Hanging Houses of Sorbas. These routes offer a different perspective of the region's diverse landscapes. The Cycling around Campo Tabernas guide provides relevant information.
Campo Tabernas features more than 250 routes for various outdoor activities. These include 55 hiking routes, 62 mountain biking routes, 41 road cycling routes, and 67 touring cycling routes. There are also routes for jogging and gravel biking.
Komoot offers several guides for Campo Tabernas, including Road Cycling Routes around Campo Tabernas, Hiking around Campo Tabernas, and MTB Trails around Campo Tabernas. Other guides cover cycling, easy hikes, running, and gravel biking.
Routes in Campo Tabernas have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on more than 2,200 individual ratings from over 12,000 visitors who have explored the region's trails and paths.
The Tabernas Desert has a history as a filming location for numerous "Spaghetti Westerns" and other films, with movie sets still present. The region also features the Castillo de Tabernas, an olive oil producer, and the Ayuntamiento de Tabernas (Town Council).
Yes, Campo Tabernas offers opportunities for gravel biking, allowing exploration of its unique semi-arid terrain. The Gravel biking around Campo Tabernas guide provides specific routes and information for this activity.
The Ayuntamiento de Tabernas (Tabernas Town Council) serves as the official administrative body for the town and surrounding area. Their website is ayuntamientotabernas.es for official information.

