The Good, the Bad and the Dusty! Eerie pictures show former film sets used in famous westerns now lying abandoned and ruined in Spanish desert Abandoned film sets which featured in iconic movies lie empty in Spain's hostile Tabernas Desert Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor all filmed on site More than 200 titles were filmed in the 1960s and 70s and area was disbanded as popularity of westerns faded They have featured in some of the world's most famous films. But despite forging some of Hollywood's most iconic images, these pictures show the sorry state of abandoned spaghetti western sets long since forgotten. Nestled in Spain's hostile Tabernas Desert, Almeria, lies these abandoned towns and buildings. Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Clef and Henry Fonda starred in legendary cowboy pictures The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Once Upon A Time in the West and For A Few More Dollars which were all filmed on site. Abandoned: These spaghetti western lairs in Spain once featured in the most-adored movies in the world Famous: The site, in Spain's Tabernas Desert, Almeria, played host to A-listers Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Clef and Henry Fonda in legendary cowboy pictures Iconic: Legendary cowboy films such as The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Once Upon A Time in the West and For A Few More Dollars were filmed on this site Historic: The gallows pictured here are a sure sign of the site's links to famous western films Movie set: The site can be seen in the 1969 film Once Upon A Time In The West Legendary figures of Hollywood including Burt Reynolds, Michael Caine, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor also joined big budgets productions - such as Cleopatra, Lawrence of Arabia and Play Dirty. But despite more than 200 titles being captured in the desert during the 1960s and 70s, the area was disbanded and left behind as spaghetti western's popularity faded. The three main studios that once bustled with Hollywood's biggest names are now ghost towns that cater for a few tourists, and are surrounded by desolate buildings used in the films. Amateur photographer Sarah Orndhorf, 33, uncovered dozens of neglected settings that have been slowly reclaimed by the harsh Spanish desert. Productive: More than 200 film titles were captured in the desert during the 1960s and 70s Famous: This image shows Fort Bravo, which was the subject of the 1953 film Escape from Fort Bravo Unique: Hollywood stars Burt Reynolds, Michael Caine, Richard Burton and even Elizabeth Taylor also joined big budget productions filmed on site Respected: Movies filmed on site include Cleopatra, Lawrence of Arabia and Play Dirty Sad: The area was disbanded and left behind as spaghetti western's popularity faded Renowned: Clint Eastwood often filmed in Almeria. He is pictured on the set of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Ms Orndhorf, of Germany, said: 'Despite the soaring heat and remote locations it is an area filled with history and character - this was once Hollywood's hotbed. The buildings were thrown up for big-budget films that shadowed anything else being made at the time, but they were thrown to one side and became a distant memory. 'But they're beautiful and iconic, and just walking through them you can get a feel for the old films - they still have a strong presence.' Empty: Dozens of neglected buildings have been slowly reclaimed by the harsh Spanish desert Special: Despite lying abandoned, the area is filled with history and character Important: Sarah Orndhorf, 33, took these photographs during a visit and said you can get a feel for the old films by just walking through the site Desolate: This 'Wanted' sign is another indicator that westerns were regularly filmed at the Spanish site Varied: The site is filled with deteriorating shacks and Texas towns on one side, as Mexican pueblos crumble just yards away Legendary: Clint Eastwood rides a horse through the town for the film 'For a Few Dollars More' The area is filled with deteriorating shacks and Texas towns on one side, as Mexican pueblos crumble just yards away. The eerie streets have been thrown back to the sands of time and high noon shootouts are a distant echo. But trickles of tourists arrive eagerly each week to enjoy the loved settings. Ms Orndhorf added: 'Sightseers are shown round a few streets that are maintained, but just round the corner are masses of decaying structures. 'It's a shame because they're were the beating heart of 60s and 70s, but time moves and on and at least they can be enjoyed by the odd person for a while.' Movies: This shows the wedding chapel which featured in many classic films Realistic: No western set would be complete without a prison Wrecked: The eerie streets have been thrown back to the sands of time and high noon shootouts are a distant echo Fans: Trickles of tourists arrive eagerly each week to enjoy the famous settings Empty: The three main studios that once bustled with Hollywood's biggest names are now ghost towns. This part of the site shows a campsite Star: Actor Eli Wallach on the set of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly