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Deserts in Spain

Dunes, desert camps and star-filled skies — best visited in the cooler months.

3 places Best months: March–November

Spain has 3 deserts on our list, mostly in Andalusia, Canary Islands, and Aragon. Best months: March–November.

Deserts

Deserts in Spain

Best monthsMarch–NovemberMonths with the most pleasant weather for being outdoors (go score of nearby towns).
Tabernas Desert i
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Tabernas Desert

Desert in Spain

18 km from Almería 413 m
Maspalomas Dunes i
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Maspalomas Dunes

Natural space in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Spain

2.1 km from Maspalomas
Monegros Desert i
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Monegros Desert

Semi-desert in Spain

5 km from Castejón de Monegros

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The towns closest to the most places on this list.

Almería Andalusia · 1 places
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Maspalomas Canary Islands · 1 places
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Castejón de Monegros Aragon · 1 places
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Frequently asked questions

How many deserts are there in Spain?

Atlas of Seasons lists 3 notable deserts in Spain.

What are the best deserts in Spain?

The best-known are Tabernas Desert, Maspalomas Dunes, and Monegros Desert.

When is the best time for deserts in Spain?

March–November.