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Bardenas Reales

Calle de las Bardenas, Arguedas, Navarra

Description

The Bardenas Reales is a desert-like area (or badlands) of southern Navarra, where the soil has been eroded by wind and water creating unusual shapes with plateaux and canyons with reddish hues. The two main areas are the White Bardena (central and more desertic) characterized by extensive plains and deep gorges, and the Black Bardena (south-east) marked by plateaux cut by rivers.

Access & Transport

The Bardenas are close to the town of Tudela, in the south-eastern corner of Navarra, close to the border with Aragon, 90km south of Pamplona and the same distance northwest of Zaragoza. Entrance is from the municipality of Arguedas

Instructions & Recommendations

There is a free interpretative center in Arguedas that can provide a simple map and directions. Do not forget to bring water as there isn't any fresh water point inside.

Meta review

Well-known regionally but not internationally, the number of visitors varies significantly from one day to the next. Online reviews are all mostly excellent, highlighting the originality and spectacular aspects of the landscapes. In terms of practical advice, do note that this is a gravel road, the visitor center provides helpful info, and it gets very hot in the summer (no shade and no water).

Environmental & Social

Green attraction except for the transport involved.

Conclusion

The Bárdenas Reales offer some incredible and unexpected landscapes that warrant a detour for any visitor in the Zaragoza or Pamplona area. If visiting in the summer, try to avoid the hottest hours of the day (the morning and evening light is better anyways)

Key positive

Some impressive natural formations

Key negative

Time consuming to get to

Suitability

Visitors with reduced mobility can enjoy most views from their vehicle / roadside

About this Rating

TYPE

Onsite

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h 10m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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