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Mini-Hollywood in Almeria? …

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...Yes, that's right! Mini-Hollywood is an area located in the Desert of Tabernas , Almeria, the only desert in Europe. It’s unique, beautiful and enigmatic landscapes provided the backdrops for historic legendary films such as 'A Fistful of Dollars', 'For a Few Dollars More', 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly', 'Indiana Jones and the last Crusade'….



Hundreds of celebrities and actors left their footprints here, like Clint Eastwood, Brigitte Bardot, Anthony Quinn, Claudia Cardinale, Alain Delon, Sean Connery, Raquel Welch, Orson Wells ... It was the paradise for Hollywood cinema for two decades, the 60s and 70s and the location for Sergio Leone movies.

Read this article about how Sergio Leone first discovered this land…>>

Have you been to Mini-Hollywood? Share YOUR Review with us here >>
Presently there are three sites that are operated independently, that are open for visitors: the , Oasys Theme Park, Fort Bravo and Western Leone. All of them offer a variety of the American Wild West attractions, some of them are still being used as film locations.

Make sure to check their exact location on the google map provided below, they are close to each other. (zoom the map in and out and right-click on the blue mark..)




View Map of Almeria (Spain) in a larger map

Check the exact location of the Western Town you decide to visit (pick one from the list below). Right-click the map link to view larger map and on the upper right corner of your screen, click on 'Get Directions'

When coming to Mini-Hollywood, you should wear comfortable shoes, and on hot days sun protection and at least one bottle of water. I also recommend backpacking particularly if you are coming with children since there will be much walking waiting for you. Also, don't forget your swimsuit and towel because you will want to relax and cool off in the:


Oasys Theme Park

Oasys_theme_park OASYS Theme Park, is the largest Mini Hollywood site of all (and our kids are just crazy about it!). If you decide to spend a day here, be prepared. Make sure you arrive first thing in the morning (Check Opening Times of Oasys Theme Park here >> ), so you get the most out of the park.

Entrance fee: 19,90€ and 9,90€ child (4-12 years old), pensionists: 16,50€, Families with 3 kids: one child free of charge. (price 2011, subject to change!)

Ready? Let's take a Mini Hollywood tour through the Oasys Theme Park here >>

Location:

Ctra. Nacional 340a, km 654 - Exit 376 A-92 Desert of Tabernas - Almeria Tel: +34 950 36 29 31



Fort Bravo

Fort Bravo is another Mini Hollywood Western Town comprised of a saloon,jail, shops, bank and stables. It also boasts a Mexican area with a square, church, peasant homes and homesteads.Here you can book a horseback ride through the breathtaking landscape which Sergio Leone discovered some decades ago.

Entrance fee: 16,50€ and 9,50€ child (price 2009, subject to change!)

Location:

Ctra. Nacional 340, km 468
Tabernas - Almeria
Tel. Office: +34 950 066014
Tel. Saloon: +34 950 165458





Western Leone

Western_leone This little Western town, part of Mini-Hollywood, is still being used for film shoots. It also offers a cowboy show, western saloon, souvenir shop etc.

Entrance fee: 11,00€ and 6,00€ child (price 2009, subject to change!)



Location:

Ctra. A-92,Km 378
Tabernas - Almeria
Tel: +34 950165405
Tel: +34 660921669



Read more about Western Leone here >>(opens new window!)




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Our vist to Fort Bravo  starstarstarstarstar
We drove to Fort Bravo from Southampton UK, and it was worth every penny, would do it again. If your into westerns then you have to come here, When your ...

Desierto de Tabernas Natural Park & 'Mini Hollywood'  starstarstarstarstar
The Tabernas desert is 'Wild West' country - or, at least, it was! If you watched Clint Eastwood in 'A Fistful of Dollars' or 'For a Few Dollars ...

Visit to Oasys Theme Park   Not rated yet
We visited the Oasys theme park (whilst visiting family in Spain) for my 2 year old sons birthday and it was excellent!!!!! Normally we tend to run out ...

2009 Visit to Oasys  Not rated yet
Our friends had told us how great this place was but nothing could have prepared us! It was awesome! The drive there was so scenic upon arrival we felt ...




What do you want to do next?...:

Visit Almeria's Top movie filming locations..or

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