Las Alpujarras (Capileira), Spain

Las Alpujarras Capileira

White mountain villages clinging to the slopes of the Sierra Nevada.

  • Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
  • Best by car
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Las Alpujarras

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the white lanes of Capileira, the highest of the three Poqueira villages.
  2. AfternoonHike the Poqueira gorge down to Bubión and Pampaneira.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the village with a view over the gorge.

Day 2

Hike up to the Mulhacén summit, mainland Spain's highest peak.

What to eat

Plato alpujarreño, a plate of ham, sausages, potatoes and eggs.

Local tips

Make the most of Las Alpujarras

Beat the crowds

Weekends and holidays are busy. Weekdays are calm.

Best photo spot

The white houses with flat roofs and chimneys stacked on the slope.

Getting there

Buses run from Granada, about 2.5 hours.

Don't miss nearby

Pampaneira and Bubión, the other villages of the Poqueira gorge.

Good to know

Walk between the three villages on old mule paths. Try the local cured ham from Trevélez.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Las Alpujarras

Getting there

  • Granada Airport (GRX)45 km away
  • Málaga Airport (AGP)105 km away
  • Granada30 km away
  • Málaga100 km away

A car is the easiest way to get here and to see the area around it. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeMar–Jun, Sep–Nov
TypeHidden town
Good forNature, Old towns & architecture
Getting thereBest by car
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Las Alpujarras: good to know

Is Las Alpujarras worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and historic old towns. White mountain villages clinging to the slopes of the Sierra Nevada.

How many days do you need in Las Alpujarras?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Las Alpujarras?

The best time to visit is Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov. Weekends and holidays are busy. Weekdays are calm.

How do you get to Las Alpujarras?

The nearest airport is Granada Airport (GRX), about 45 km away. Buses run from Granada, about 2.5 hours.

What is there to see near Las Alpujarras?

Nearby hidden places include Granada (32 km), Tabernas Desert (86 km) and Málaga (98 km).

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