Fort Bravo – also known as Texas Hollywood – is an iconic western‑style film set and theme‑park located in the heart of Spain’s Tabernas Desert near Tabernas, Almería. Here's a detailed rundown:
🎬 History & Setting
Constructed in the 1960s for Sergio Leone’s spaghetti westerns like A Fistful of Dollars and The Good, the Bad & the Ugly, the site embraced its Hollywood dreams by replicating an Old West town and later adding a Mexican pueblo section.
Purchased around 1977 by stuntman Rafa Molina for about US $6,000, he opened it to the public in the early 1980s—offering tours, live shoot‑outs, saloon brawls, and the very first public saloon and shows.
🎥 Film & TV Usage
Still used for professional shoots: commercials, music videos, and TV series, including Queen of Swords, Penny Dreadful S3, and That Dirty Black Bag. It even hosted scenes from Los hermanos Sisters in 2018.
As part of the Tabernas Desert — the only desert in continental Europe — it’s served as a backdrop for over 300 movies, cementing the area as “Hollywood of Europe”
🏙️ Layout & Attractions
The park is divided into three themed zones:
American Western town
Complete with gallows, jail, blacksmith, hotel, bank, sheriff’s office, and clapboard storefronts.
Mexican pueblo
Featuring a church, central plaza, and adobe‑style houses built in the 1970s
Indian village
A small cluster of tepees, offering additional atmosphere .
🕺 Visitor Experience
Live Shows: Twice‑daily shoot‑out re‑enactments in saloons and on the plaza, cowboy bar‑brawls, horse chases, bank robberies, and can‑can dancing.
Extras: Horse‑drawn carriage rides, horse rentals, on‑site saloon/bar, air‑conditioned restaurant, merchandise shop, swimming pool (summer), and even overnight cabins.
Tips: Arrive early for prime seats, wear sunscreen and bring a hat, and check showtimes immediately upon entry.
🕘 Practical Info
Opening Times:
Mar 30–Oct 28: 9 am–7:30 pm
Oct 29–Mar 29: 9 am–6 pm
Tickets: Around €23–€24 for adults, includes park access and many shows
🌟 Why Visit Fort Bravo
Authentic western‑town ambiance with functioning sets and live action—an immersive time‑travel experience.
Rich cinematic legacy, with modern film projects still rolling here.
A fun, theatrical family‑friendly outing, perfect for fans of classic westerns or those curious about film history.
✍️ Quick Summary
Fort Bravo Texas Hollywood is a beautifully preserved western film‑set turned interactive theme‑park: three distinct zones (American, Mexican, Indian), daily live western shows, immersive rides, and a restaurant and pool. It continues to serve as an active filming location, celebrating Tabernas’ century‑spanning cinematic heritage.
Информация по комментариям в разработке