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Welcome to the website of the NATIONAL 4x4 & CAMPER FESTIVAL (SPAIN) / FESTIVAL NACIONAL DE 4x4 Y CAMPER (ESPAŃA)

 

THE GOOD, THE BAD and THE FUGLY Convoy Tickets (crews from the UK) - BUY TICKETS HERE 

BADLANDS WEEKENDER - buy camping tickets HERE / Fin de Semana en BADLANDS WEEKENDER - Compra de Boletos de Campamento AQUÍ

Held at Route 66 Tabernas in the Tabernas Desert, province of Almería, Spain, the festival incorporates the "BADLANDS WEEKENDER" for convoys of 4x4s, campervans, motorhomes and adventure bikes arriving from Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, Germany, and the low countries (e.g. Netherlands, Belgium) all travelling to Andalusia via France, Andorra, Portugal and Gibraltar, plus all parts of Spain of course, to join us in Andalusia for a party to remember!

THE VENUE: Route 66 Tabernas, Tabernas Desert N240a, Almería, Spain

Nestled in the breathtaking Tabernas Desert, Route 66 Tabernas is far more than just a campsite, it’s a renowned music venue that transports you straight back to the 50s and 60s. This is the place for anyone who lives and breathes pure rock and roll and has a passion for anything with a motor.

The venue is a visual feast, adorned with classic American cars and bikes, and detailed with vintage gasoline station decor and americana icons. It’s an immersive experience that makes you feel like you’ve stepped onto a Tarantino movie set!

Route 66 Tabernas is run by a fantastic family team that ensures a warm welcome and provides delicious food day and night. For campers, the pitches are equipped with all the essentials you need to relax and enjoy the festival, including mains water, waste facilities, plus a toilet & shower block.

 

Owners of all makes and model of 2WD/4WD vehicle are welcome, as are adventure bikes, whether as campers or day visitors.

Pitch Your Tent or park your bike, 4x4 or Campervan in the coolest campsite in the desert at Route 66 Tabernas. Your Weekend Pass includes 3-night camping from Friday night up to Monday morning.

MUSIC:  Awesome music all weekend: Top quality live music to fill the desert air.

 

 

 

All the way from Arizona is DAVE MANNING - a man who's played Folsom State Prison!

 

 

 

 

From the UK we’ve got HOKUM & HOOCH (who play from a stage at the rear of their beautifully crafted horsebox conversion - stunning harmonies).

 

Ex-Wet Wet Wet singer JAKE COLLINS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SNAKESKIN COWBOYS - rock n' roll with a twang!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROCKET RON - The man, the myth, the legend!

 

 

 

SELDOM SOBER - Grab yer bandana! If you don't rock out to this band, we'll call you an ambulance!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DENISE & JOOLS HIRST - Sip 'n' smile to this friendly, foot-tappin' country duo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surf Western via PORSAGUERA - the soundtrack of the Badlands Weekender, a love child of Surf and Western ...  with a punk twin!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHOENIX COUTRY BAND - playing kick ass Country-rock and blues alongside all the ol' favourites.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

...  and a dash of Rock 'n' Rumba with SON DE LE CALLE , and you’ll feel like you’re in Pulp Fiction!

 

 

THE CONVOYS:

All the convoys heading to Route 66 Tabernas are under the collective title of THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FUGLY! Everyone is invited to join an existing convoy, or even start a new one ... in which case, let us know so we can publicise your club or group in this website and social media.

Included in the Convoy Entrance fee for the THE GOOD, THE BAD and THE FUGLY are Saturday Day Admission Tickets for Mini Hollywood Oasys Mediterranean Theme Park  (pictured left), located in the Tabernas Desert - the only desert in Europe! Here, not only were Spaghetti Westerns filmed, but the entire region was the backdrop to other epics such as “Lawrence of Arabia”, "Ben Hur" and “Exodus”, together with more modern favourites “Indiana Jones”, “Game of Thrones”, plus TV’s “Doctor Who” and “The Crown”; the place is amazing!

 

So far three main convoys all called THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE FUGLY have been confirmed ...

1. 4x4 convoy (with some off-roading) from England to the Tabernas Desert via Bilbao, Central Portugal, Ronda - see www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572248524797
2. Campervan/motorhome/expedition truck convoy (solely tarmac) from England to the Tabernas Desert via Bilbao, Burgos, Cuenca - see www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572248524797
3. 4x4 convoy from Gibraltar (with some off-roading) to the Tabernas Desert via the Gorafe Desert, Málaga, Granada, Guadix - see www.marocatlasgib4x4.com/events/the-good-the-bad-and-the-fugly

A special mention to Maroc Atlas Gibraltar 4x4 Club for their invaluable assistance!

Why don't you form a convoy to FESTIVAL NACIONAL DE 4x4 Y CAMPER (ESPAŃA) ~ NATIONAL 4x4 & CAMPER FESTIVAL (SPAIN)?  Further information is available via hello@camperlife-stratford.com

 

20-26 October 2025 - Mojácar Magic.

Following the festival, we'll have a week of pure paradise in Mojácar, the hidden gem of southern Spain.

Heading to the coast, less than an hour from the arid Badlands of the Tabernas Desert is magical Mojácar, the location where they filmed the 1950 Disney movie "Treasure Island".

Here wild camping is possible, as well as local campsites or small beachfront hotels - the choice is yours.

We'll start the week with a treasure hunt ... where? ... Treasure Island Beach of course! In fact we've come up with a real snappy title for this one. After hours of thought well into the night, we decided to call it - "TREASURE HUNT at TREASURE ISLAND BEACH". Well, it does say on the label exactly what it is!  There be gold nuggets in them there hills!!

Following this adventurous activity (hardly taxing as everybody can join in), we'll round off the week with the "MOJÁCAR MUSIC MILE".

Intrigued? For lovers of live music, you can partake in four nights of live music in an array of bars, clubs and restaurants on the stunning seafront that is Mojácar Playa. With each venue vying for your vote, you will be judges in the contest to be winner of "MOJÁCAR MUSIC MILE 2025".

As if that's not enough, there's a host of off-road tracks to discover, plus optional activities such as go-karts, boat trips, quads, buggies, biking, cycling, yoga, hiking, spa sessions, 'car golf' (driving the links of a disused gold course in your vehicle!) dolphin and flamingo spotting, plus wild boar watching - honest! Then of course you HAVE to visit Mojácar Pueblo, a hillside village overlooking the coast. Consistently voted in the top 5 most beautiful villages of Spain, it's narrow winding pedestrianised streets are a must. As for the views and sunsets ... spectacular!

Whether relaxing under palm trees on the sun-drenched beach, or enjoying some of the internationally renowned food and hospitality, you will never forget your slice of Mojácar Magic.

 

Tracks aplenty, Mojácar is off-roading heaven!