The site of many Western movies, northern Almeria is a virtual lunar landscape with canyons and rocky wastes. Clint Eastwood, Raquel Welch, Charles Bronson were all here before the big time movie industry moved on leaving behind their Wild West film set which is now open as a tourist attraction.
Sorbas
The town is on the edge of a deep abyss overlooking the Rio de Aguas. It has an interesting 16th century church & 17th century mansion said to have been a summer retreat of the Duke of Alba. Local pottery is also available here & nearby are the fascinating Yesos de Sorbas caves
Tabernas
The site of many Western movies, northern Almeria is a virtual lunar landscape with canyons and rocky wastes. Clint Eastwood, Raquel Welch, Charles Bronson were all here before the big time movie industry moved on leaving behind their Wild West film set which is now open as a tourist attraction.