Bardenas Reales

Desert · Navarre

Bardenas Reales

Desert · Navarre

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31500, Navarre, Spain

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Sprawling desert region with sandstone cliffs and canyons  

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Spain’s Hidden Villages and Untamed Landscapes

"Heading south from Pamplona you enter the semi-desert of the Bardenas Reales, a 42,000-hectare UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of ochre mesas, dramatic ravines and wide plains where I often had most trails to myself; the park’s isolation and variety of textures — rippling clay, hardy flowers, shepherds and flocks — make wandering here especially rewarding. Key sights include the slender Castildetierra pinnacle (beautiful at dawn), the La Blanca Baja Loop (34km) for a full drive or bike tour, the Piskerra and El Rallón hike into the heart of the badlands, and vantage points such as Balcón de Pilatos and the quieter Cabezo de las Cortinillas; follow the Río Aragón corridor for greener, bird-rich stretches. Practical details I heed: stay in Tudela for lodgings and restaurants, visit in spring or early autumn to avoid extreme summer heat, and stock up on water, sunscreen and supplies because there are no services inside the park." - Matthew Kepnes

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Maikel Jonkers

Google
Really nice environment and change of scenery. The area is wide, but there are roughy 3 or 4 nice mountains/cliffs that have a 'canyon/desert' look and feel. Good to reach by car. Nice for holiday pictures and experience. There are no shops in the area, so take water (and snacks if you like) with you.

al arafat

Google
It is an otherworldly landscape that feels like a forgotten planet, making it a truly magnificent place to visit. Driving through its wild, empty roads is a unique and liberating experience that perfectly captures the spirit of adventure. It's a must-see who is around that place.

Omer Hart

Google
The park is beautiful. It almost feels like you are in the American wild west. Stunning landscapes and a couple of vista points to observe and take photos from.

Mike Evans

Google
This place is great. But how do you get there? I found get to Arguedas and follow the signs easiest. It’s not complicated. The roads are more track than tarmac but perfectly fine for cars. You could also enter via El Paso, but it’s not so well signposted. From Arguedas it’s a straight track until you reach the army base, where you turn left. Don’t mistake the first ‘stack’ as the iconic photo. Travel 2 km up the track and there’s a clear stopping place where you can get out and have a 360 degree view once you’ve climbed the easy path. Then continue on for another 2 km and you’ll reach the classic photo stack which has plenty of parking space. To get out you can keep going, left out of the car park or simply do it all again in reverse back to Arguedes.

Herve K

Google
Wonderful area, somewhat alike west USA parks, notably Monument Valley, ah a smaller scale. There’s a military area in the center of the natural reserve of the White Bardenas; hence forbidden to any visitors. However, there remain quite a number or district to visit and watch at either nord or south this military district and of course around as it’s surrounded by a gravel track which cycles and cars of any kind may drive. At lest by dry weather. I do recommend that wild place! Check weather forecasts for possible high temperatures in summer, or rain in winter (or fog as I had on a late December day !) especially if you aim to take photos

Fanny Delaporte

Google
Incredible lunar landscape exploration ... take a car, turn on the Kiss Radio, and sing with your best friend. There tou go : a magic lifetime moment ! A must seen european place ☀️

Julie Prochowski

Google
We could never tire of the savage beauty here...but our first time in the rain!

Laura Subačė

Google
Wonderful desert with impressive scenery. Parking lot next to it. Was easy to access. I have a feeling that the most beautiful during the sunset