FILM
Riding Through the Ruins of Spain Into the Desert..
EDITORIAL SUMMARY
This episode follows Pedro Mota on a motorcycle journey through Spain, with a stop among the abandoned ruins of Turruncún. From there, the ride continues toward Bardenas Reales, ending with a passage through the desert as the sun goes down.
About this film
At 31 minutes, the film is an instalment in the Europe – Netherlands to Portugal series. Its focus is the journey itself and the landscape encountered along the way: an abandoned village that Mota describes as a remnant of an earlier time, followed by the distinctive terrain of one of Spain’s few deserts. The account also reflects a recurring part of travelling through the country for Mota: coming across abandoned villages during the ride. The episode connects those discoveries with the onward motorcycle journey, rather than treating the ruins as a destination separate from the road.
The journey
Travelling toward Bardenas Reales, Mota explores the remains of Turruncún before carrying on to the desert. The route links the abandoned settlement with a ride through the arid landscape, which takes place as daylight fades. The description places this outing within a broader journey through Spain, where abandoned villages have been among the sights encountered while travelling. The desert crossing leaves Mota wanting to return for more, giving the ride a clear sense of continuation beyond this episode.
What to expect
- A motorcycle journey through Spain toward Bardenas Reales.
- An exploration of the abandoned ruins of Turruncún.
- A ride through the desert as the sun goes down.
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