1. The next morning, we approach the “Mallos de Riglos”, superb red sandstone cliffs..
 

 
 
2. Riglos is the small village built at the foot of these imposing cliffs.
 

 
 
3. We go for a walk in the village…
 

 
 
4. … still deserted this early morning.
 

 
 
5. Towards the top of the village, you can clearly see the impressive height of the Mallos.
 

 
 
6. The church…
 

 
 
7. We continue our way towards West and discover other Mallos, here those of Agüero.
 

 
 
8. Driving towards South-West in the heat of the afternoon, in the village of Uncastillo crushed by the sun.
 

 
 
9. Arrival in the Bardenas Reales desert, one of the few deserts in Spain.
 

 
 
10. It’s over 106°F this afternoon.
 

 
 
11. With the northern access road washed away by a storm some day earlier, only VivaLaVida and 2-3 4WD vehicules managed to pass through the 15 feet deep canyon dug by the water. As a result, the desert, usually really crowded, is almost free of visitors! 😉
 

 
 
12. Some blooming due to recent rains…
 

 
 
13. Other places remain almost without vegetation.
 

 
 
14. Shepherd’s hut.
 

 
 
15. Ephemeral lake…
 

 
 
16. Hi Emile! 😀
 

 
 
17. The iconic photo of the Bardenas Reales!
 

 
 
18. Another shepherd’s hut.
 

 
 
19. A little touch of Arizona, isn’t it?
 

 
 
In the update coming soon, we will change scenery by continuing towards West and the Basque Country…