film location
Tabernas Desert, Almeria (Spaghetti Westerns)
Europe's only desert hosted The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and A Fistful of Dollars; the Fort Bravo and Oasys sets survive as attractions.
9 km · about 20 min drive
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Pechina
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Pechina
Pechina is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Rioja, 15km from Tabernas Desert.
Pechina is in Andalusia, Spain. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Rioja, about 4 km away.
Pechina is a municipality of the Province of Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It is on the site of the ancient town of Urci.
Pechina, called Bajjāna in Arabic, was the centre of a Yemeni colony during the period of the Umayyad caliphate in Spain. Founded before 886, the self-governing colonyRead more
was known as the ursh al-Yaman. Jews also shared in the prosperity of Pechina. In 922 it was incorporated into the caliphate. It oversaw a ribat (fortress) and maintained its own navy that could be put use for piracy or official Umayyad campaigns. Between 939 and 944 it took part in four expeditions against the Franks, Idrisids and Fatimids. By 955, it had been eclipsed by Almería.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Pechina?
Within an hour or so of Pechina: Tabernas Desert, Almeria (Spaghetti Westerns) (9 km), Tabernas Desert (15 km), Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park (30 km), Faro de Cabo de Gata (31 km).
Are there any good drives near Pechina?
The nearest famous roads are Alto de Velefique, Puerto de la Ragua and Pico Veleta Road.
Where is Pechina?
Pechina is in Andalusia, Spain, about 4 km from Rioja.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 0
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 36.9162, -2.4369
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Pechina
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Tabernas Desert
Europe's only true desert, the spaghetti-western backdrop where Sergio Leone filmed the Dollars trilogy.
15 km · about 30 min drive
national park
Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park
A volcanic desert coastline of hidden coves, dunes and ochre cliffs that's one of Spain's wildest unspoiled shores.
30 km · about 35 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Faro de Cabo de Gata
A clifftop lighthouse above the jagged Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, a stunning sunset stop on Almería's volcanic coast.
31 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
Alto de Velefique
A twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.
34 km · about 40 min drive
beach
Playa de los Muertos
A pristine pebble-and-sand cove framed by volcanic cliffs in Cabo de Gata, reached by a steep cliff path.
48 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
Puerto de la Ragua
The highest paved pass in Andalusia at 2041m, crossing the Sierra Nevada between the Alpujarras and the Marquesado with arid Mediterranean mountain scenery.
57 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Mojácar Pueblo
A cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Pechina
- 31 kmFaro de Cabo de GataA clifftop lighthouse above the jagged Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, a stunning sunset stop on Almería's volcanic coast.
- 34 kmAlto de VelefiqueA twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.
- 57 kmPuerto de la RaguaThe highest paved pass in Andalusia at 2041m, crossing the Sierra Nevada between the Alpujarras and the Marquesado with arid Mediterranean mountain scenery.
- 58 kmMojácar PuebloA cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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