Alpujarra
La Alpujarra has everything you need and lacks everything you don’t. In other words, this is a place where you can take a break from your day-to-day life. Countless experiences, landscapes and the local cuisine will keep you busy. All of the towns that comprise Alpujarra are sprinkled along Sierra Nevada’s southern slopes, primarily made up of valleys and gorges. This is a region of contrasts, in part due to all the history behind it. This area was colonised in succession: first by the Iberians and Celts, followed by the Roman Empire, then by the Moors and finally by the Catholic Monarchs. Enjoy the tranquillity, adventure and the travel back into historic time.
Capilleira
Capileira, and the Poqueira Gorge, are some of the most beautiful and highly visited areas in the Province of Granada. Capileira is the second highest village in mainland Spain and as can be expected, like Bubión and Pampaneira, its views of the snowcapped mountains in winter and flower-filled gorges in summer are stunning. Capileira has become a mecca in recent years for hikers and nature lovers. Its population is approximately 600 people, come enjoy the exclusive appeal of this incredible location.
Trevelez
Trevélez is famous for the quality of its air-cured hams, a speciality throughout the Alpujarras but particularly associated with the village, because of the dry climate due to its altitude makes for ideal conditions for storing them. Located at a height of 1486 metres, Trevelez is the highest recognised municipality in the Alpujaras . Take a walk through the village and enjoy the fresh air of and brisk breeze coming from the hill sides. Experience the Spanish delicacy of dry ages Jamon with a bottle of wine grown and bottled in the surrounding area. Relax while sitting on a terrace with the sun shining on your skin.
Lanjarón
Lanjarón is considered to be the "Gateway Village" to the remainder of the Alpujaras. Lanjarón has a ruined castle and chalybeate baths that are incredible to visit. This spa town is most famous, however, for its eponymous bottled water company, the first ever established in Spain, whose products are sold throughout the country. On the 23rd of June, the town of Lanjaron celebrates its annual fiesta of San Juan, known as the biggest water fight in Spain. On the night of the 23rd, people from far and wide come to celebrate the midnight madness. For one hour, starting at midnight until 1 am, the streets are packed with people and their buckets, water pistols, fire hoses and Lorries filled with water. Whether you walk through the village to enjoy a drink from the spring water fountains or hike into the Castillo de Lanjaron you will find yourself astonished by its beauty.
Pampeneira
In Pampaneira, the cultural heritage left behind by the Moorish inhabitants is preserved impeccably. It can be defined and viewed through the narrow streets and alleys, its inviting squares, and traditional houses. It is one of three mountain villages of the Barranco de Poqueira. The small city of Pampaneira is populated by approximately 300-400 people and is located at about 1060 metres above sea level.
There are many craft shops selling ceramics, leathers and clothes. In addition and local products such as i’s specialities of cheese and ham can be enjoyed.
During the winter, the Sierra Nevada and the Alpujarramountains get covered in snow but the villages are rarelyaffected for more than a few days a time during the season.
