The Bardenas Desert in Camping-Car: rental, advice, areas, routes

You dreamed of going through Route 66? No need to go to the United States! Here, it is in Spain that you can enjoy these sensations, walking through the desert of the Bardenas in motorhome.

The Bardenas Desert is located southeast of the Navarre community. The natural forms of Bardenas Reales are linked to the rain and erosion of the last millions of years. Plains, lunar rocky massifs, ravines and hills, come to discover a landscape out of the norm!

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most beautiful natural sites in Spain. It is the second largest European desert. Indeed, it covers 42,500 hectares. And yet, it was not very popular before the 1980s. Indeed, the Bardenas Desert gradually revealed its charms and potential to hikers during the next decade.

What they liked? Discover it by reading the article below. So, on the way, let's see how to visit the Bardenas Desert by camping-car.

How to park in the Bardenas Desert with a motorhome?

To spend a day in the Bardenas Desert: Parking

To begin with, two parking spaces are located in Arguedas:

• One next to the point of information: you can be advised by the hostess and thus have the plans of the desert. This parking and information point are available at the park entrance.
• The other, the “ Parking Parque Senda Viva "is located in Parque Senda Viva, more in the heart of the park. These two car parks are free with possibility to stay 48 hours on site. Ideal for visiting the desert of the Bardenas in motorhome.

Otherwise, another parking is that of Carcastillo , located Calle Carretera 75 . This car park is located next to the swimming pool and the sports complex. Free use of swimming pool showers, park entrance 8 km, center of Carcastillo 250m. Do you need wifi? It's free! Just like your location.

To spend several days on site : campsites

Only one campsite on site : the campsite Bardenas . The address? Ctra NA-660 PK 13.431330, Villafranca. It has an outdoor swimming pool, but also bike rental is possible. And if you needed more, internet and parking are free . For a tariff 20 € at night, enjoy a location close to the Bardenas Desert!

However, if you prefer calm, enjoy the surrounding areas. Indeed, camping pitches are located along the road.

Camping-Car areas around the Bardenas Desert

Aire Argentina in Tudela

For your visit to the desert of the Bardenas in motorhome, the Argentina area in Tudela is ideal. Release of chemical toilets, wastewater and water available, all for free . The good news? You can stay 72h ! The address? Avenida de la Argentina 20.

Camping-car air in Arguedas

Just like the Argentina area in Tudela, you can use the different services free . On the other hand, you will not be able to stay on site more than 48h on site. The address: Calle (rue) Bordón.

How and where to rent a motorhome France ?

Would you like to explore the desert of the Bardenas in motorhome, but you don't have a vehicle? Now it is very simple to rent these vehicles between individuals, especially in France. Many platforms allow this type of rental, online, as Yescapa For example.

How does it work?

• At first, you have to choose the motorhome in your city (For example Bordeaux, Nantes, Toulouse, Paris, Montpellier or Marseille).
• Be careful choose unlimited mileage, to check the number of beds available and if travel abroad is possible.
• Do your work online rental request and share your travel information (dates, rental options, mileage, etc.) to the owner.
• If your request is accepted and after payment, you will have access to the owner's contact information to organize a First meeting.
• Day J, present your driver's license and pour bail.
• One. status of premises is executed and a lease is signed between the two parties. You will have to sign it when you return from Spain, and once done, the tour is played!

Ideas of itineraries around the Bardenas Desert

Do you have trouble deciding on the points of interest to visit? You find this place too wide to be able to see everything in a weekend? Or do you prefer to leave for a whole week?

So we suggest you discover three different routes: two for the weekend and the other for a week. You then arrange them according to your interests.

Itinerary for a weekend

To discover the desert during a two-day weekend, nothing like going through two emblematic places of this place:

• Day 1: El Rallon, hiking 500 meters high with a sublime view over the entire desert. You still have 4h 30 to close your walk;
• Day 2: laguna de Pitillas, walk in this marsh of 216 hectares and discovering birds of all kinds, including storks, grebes, marshals or nozzles of the roses.

Itinerary for a weekend between city and nature

Visiting the Bardenas Desert on a motorhome, it is also visiting the city and nature. So, for a weekend around these two themes, here is our ideal route:

• Day 1: Mirador de la Ribera, for an unparalleled view of the desert. Small plus, you will have access to a barbecue area and a playground for children on site;
• Day 2: Chapel of Nuestra Senora del Yugo, visit this magnificent 17th century building;
• Day 3: Castildetierra, in the heart of the desert, admire the Fireplace, whose strange form is caused by the erosion of the wind.

Itinerary for one week

Are you in love with nature and only want to visit this side of the desert of the Bardenas on a motorhome? But also see the wonders that the desert has to offer you? So we have a perfect itinerary for you for a whole week.

• Day 1: The caves of Arguedas, a visit to these old houses dug up to the stone and which housed the inhabitants who could not at that time afford a house;
• Day 2: the Cabezo de las Cortinillas, hiking in a unique place with stunning views from the top. On the other hand, go prepared, because you will have to climb no less than 219 steps. But you will not regret once at the top;
• Day 3: the Piskerra, hiking a little more difficult than the previous one, it offers a 300 metre out of 10 km. It lasts about 4:30 and represents a real challenge. Careful, it is very little flaked and is only open from September to late January;
• Day 4: Monasterio de la Oliva in Carcastillo, visit of this ancient monastery, still occupied at the moment. This is a building combining Gothic and Romanesque architecture. It is also considered one of the most perfect examples of the Hispano-Leanguedocian school. A visit not to be missed;
• Day 5: the Royal Palace of Olite, visit of the place that welcomed the court of the Kings of Navarre. It is one of the most luxurious castles in the Middle Ages. Even today, it is richly decorated and occasionally hosts medieval festivals. From what you feel like immersed in the past the time of a day;
• Day 6 and 7: Tudela, visit of the second city of Navarre, this one is rich in heritage and history. Enjoy its incredible culture mix, both in architecture and in dishes! Indeed, the city shows a mix of typical European buildings and Islamic architecture, for the greatest pleasure of the eyes. And of course, you can’t forget to visit its old city, a must-see place during a visit to the desert of Bardenas on a motorhome.