Alpujarras Holidays

The Alpujarras region is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in southern Spain. An area of lush green valleys, terraced fields of lemons and almonds and steep ridges and mountains, the Alpujarras is perfect for your next mountain holiday. The region stretches from the province of Granada in the west to Almeria in the east, and is home to continental Spain’s highest mountain, Mulhacen. The closest airport to the Alpujarras is Federico Garcia Lorca in Granada, a mere 45 minute drive from the spa town of Lanjaron.

 

The Alpujarras are famous as the last refuge of the Moors after the re-conquest of Granada by the Catholic king. Their legacy remains in the architecture of the villages and houses more reminiscent of the Rif or Atlas mountains in Morocco. There are around fifty villages to visit around the Alpujarras and some of the more notable include Trevelez, which is officially the highest town in Spain and the home of the famous cured Trevelez ham. The stunning village of Bubion has some of the best views the Alpujarras have to offer with Mulhacen on one side and the Mediterranean to the other. On a clear day you may be lucky enough to enjoy a clear vista of the Rif Mountains particularly on a cool crisp autumn evening. The village of Orgiva is the centre of the western Alpujarras and has become rather a haven for those seeking an alternative lifestyle. Hippies and local farmers live side by side in an eclectic mix of lifestyles. With so much to discover in the Alpujarras you will never be short of something to do during your next mountain holiday.

 

For the thrill seeker in you, the area is home to some exceptional trails for mountain biking and trekking, with a number of companies offering various guided tours of the area. Bird and animal watching are also very popular with the area home to a number of exciting species. During the winter, of course, the area becomes the home of skiing and snowboarding so whatever time of year you choose to visit on your next mountain holiday there will always be something to keep you busy in the Alpujarras.