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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Tabernas Desert

Tabernas · Spain  ·  Spaghetti western desert backdrop

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly filmed at Tabernas Desert, Tabernas. This desert in southern Spain served as the backdrop for several spaghetti westerns, including this one.

Where to go

37, -2.45

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
On screen
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In real life
Tabernas Desert, Tabernas
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did The Good, the Bad and the Ugly film at Tabernas Desert?
At 37, -2.45 in Tabernas. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Tabernas Desert?
Open to the public, free.
What else was filmed near Tabernas Desert?
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