Barrancos de Gebas

Barrancos de Gebas is a protected landscape with deep ravines and canyons carved by erosion of clay soils across thousands of hectares. The formations display striking patterns and colors ranging from red to brown to orange, shaped by water and weather over millennia.

The area received protected status in 1995 to preserve its geological formations resulting from tectonic movements and erosion spanning millions of years. This protection recognizes how natural processes have continuously reshaped the terrain since its distant past.

Regional artists frequently paint and photograph the shifting colors of the clay formations, capturing how locals and visitors experience this dramatic landscape. Their work displayed in galleries reflects how strongly the community connects with this natural environment.

The Ricardo Codorniú Centre provides maps and guidance for marked trails through the area. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, as the sandy paths become hot and exposed in direct sunlight.

Three mountain ranges - Espuña, La Muela, and El Cura - encircle this terrain where specialized plants thrive in mineral-rich clay sediments. These rare plant species have adapted to the extreme soil conditions and grow in few other places on Earth.

Location: Region of Murcia

Inception: 1992

GPS coordinates: 37.89735,-1.41832

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:01