The Alpujarras

The Alpujarras name comes from the Arabic al-bucharrat which means pasture. It is the area of small white-washed towns nestled in the mountainous hillsides and fertile valleys on the lower slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.

The range spans across the provinces of Granada and Almeria and due to its remoteness it was the setting of two major historical events in Andalucia.

It was the final stronghold that the Nasrids held onto before being defeated by the Christians and then the main point of the rebellion of 1568 by the moriscos.

Despite it being a popular tourist area these days, it holds plenty of charm. Each town is unique and worthy of exploration.

Listed here are some of the larger towns as they lie on the long and winding road from the main autovia just south of Granada. Lanjarón is the start of the route and the gateway to the area.

Lanjarón

Orgiva

Pampaneira

Bubión

Capileira

Trevélez

Yegen

Where to Stay in Las Alpujarras

Camping Balcon de Pitres - Lanjáron

Casa del Viento - Lanjáron

Hotel Los Berchules - Los Berchules


Read some novel reviews on books written about this area.

Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools - Victoria Twead

South of Granada - Gerald Brenan




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