Las Alpujarras

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1. 1Orientation

   Welcome to Las Alpujarras, a mystical and rugged pocket of the Sierra Nevada mountains south of Granada. This region is a living time capsule, characterized by its stunning white villages that seem to cling precariously to the…

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2. 2Lanjarón — The Gateway of Living Water

   Our first stop is Lanjarón, famously known as the gateway to the Alpujarras. This town has been associated with water for thousands of years; its name derives from the pre-Roman Iberian word 'lancha,' meaning a place with an…

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3. 3Soportújar — The Village of the Witches

   Soportújar is perhaps the most unusual village in the Alpujarras. Its name literally means 'place of arcades,' referring to the many 'tinaos' or passageways that crisscross the town. …

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4. 4Pampaneira — The Poqueira Ravine’s Gem

   We now enter the spectacular Poqueira Ravine, starting with the village of Pampaneira. Situated at 1,058 meters above sea level, Pampaneira is often cited as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. …

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5. 5Pitres and La Taha — The Heart of Tradition

   Leaving the Poqueira Ravine, we arrive in Pitres, the main village of an area known as 'La Taha.' This administrative grouping of seven small villages—including Ferreirola and Mecina Fondales—is one of the most traditional and…

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6. 6Trevélez — The Summit of Ham and Heights

   Our journey now takes us to Trevélez, one of the highest villages in all of Spain, sitting at over 1,400 meters. The town is dramatically located on a steep slope and is divided into three distinct neighborhoods: the Upper,…

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7. 7Capileira — The Crowning Village

   We conclude our exploration of the villages in Capileira, the highest of the three villages in the Poqueira Ravine. Many consider Capileira to be the most beautiful of all the Alpujarran settlements, and it is easy to see why. …

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8. 8Closing

   As we end our journey through Las Alpujarras, we leave behind a landscape that is as much a state of mind as it is a geographical region. We have traveled from the life-giving springs of Lanjarón, through the enchanted,…

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