Alpujarra Mountains - Andalusia, Spain and Canary Islands
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Alpujarra Mountains Andalusia
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- Málaga, Costa del Sol, Andalusia, Spain and Canary Islands
- Bubion, Granada Province, Andalusia, Spain and Canary Islands
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- Alpujarra Mountains in Andalusia by Modernnomad67 from a blog titled Costa Del Sol, Spain, September 26, 2007
- Alpujarra Mountains near Granada by Modernnomad67 from a blog titled Costa Del Sol, Spain, September 26, 2007
- Alpujarra mountains by Richardmark from a blog titled Horse Riding Holiday in the Spanish Mountains
The Alpujarra: Spain’s Shangri-La in remote Andalucía
Órgiva, Spain, Feb 24 (EFE).- (Imagen: Pedro Pablo Pérez) Tucked away in the southern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range is Spain’s answer to Shangri-La, a place where crystalline waters trickle down ancient channels to irrigate groves of fruit trees so bountiful that oranges and lemons litter the valley floor.
The Alpujarra: Spain’s Shangri-La in remote Andalucía
Órgiva, Spain, Feb 24 (efe-epa).- Tucked away in the southern foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range is Spain’s answer to Shangri-La, a place where crystalline waters trickle down ancient channels to irrigate groves of fruit trees so bountiful that oranges and lemons litter the valley floor.
There is an undeniable beauty to the Alpujarra valley.
White-washed villages are dotted along a network of gorges where almonds, grapes, olives, and citrus thrive in fertile soils wetted by irrigation channels called acequias, an inheritance left behind by the Islamic Moors of Arab and Berber descent who cultivated this land as far back as 1,200 years ago.
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Enchanting Alpujarras Costa Tropical Granada Andalucia Spain
Variety of pictures from various parts of the famous Alpujarras mountain region of Andalucia in Southern Spain. Video courtesy of Costa Tropical Properties C.B. costatropicalproperties.com costatropical@telefonica.net Tel. No. +34 627 359 672
Southern Spain Alpujarras with Ciclo Montana Day 1 (22nd September 2019)
After doing bits of GR7 trail as a warm up we headed down into Busquistar on some dusty switchbacks and into Home Run or 48 Stitches. No uplift this day so we had done some fair old climbing in the heat, that's my excuse for all the huffing and puffing!
The beauty of Nature of Las Alpujarras (Andalusia mountains)
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Spain - Port of Motril (Villages of Las Alpujarras)
Motril is a small agricultural and industrial port located south of Granada on the Mediterranean Coast about halfway between the larger ports of Malaga and Almeria. Cruise ships use the port to disembark passengers for tours of Granada and Alhambra. The only other tour normally offered from this port is to the white-washed villages of Las Alpujarras in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This videos highlights a trips to the villages of Pampaneira and Lanjaron.
First Hike in Sierra Nevada Mountains, Andalusia, Lanjaron Loop With Waterfall
Hiking in Sierra Nevada Mountains, Andalusia
Petanque in the Alpujarra mountains of Spain
Enjoying an afternoon and evening of Petanque in the Alpujarras region of Andalucia in Spain.
Kaliyoga Hill Walking Retreat - Capileira Waterfall, Alpujarra, Granada, Andalucia, Spain
Kaliyoga Hill Walking Retreat - Capileira Waterfall, Alpujarra, Granada, Andalucia, Spain
Las Alpujarras (Andalucia, Spain)
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The Alpujarra: An unlikely cosmopolitan hub in Spain’s Sierra Nevada
Órgiva, Spain, Feb 24 (EFE).- (Imagen: Pedro Pablo Pérez) Spend an hour in the shade of an orchard in the Alpujarra valley, a lush network of gorges hemmed in between Spain's often-snowcapped Sierra Nevada mountain range and the Mediterranean Sea, and analogies of paradise will naturally spring to mind.
Such is the undeniable natural beauty of this corner of Andalucía that a steady stream of predominantly northern European expatriates has made its way here since the late 1970s, transforming rural farming villages with once dramatically dwindling populations into unlikely cosmopolitan hubs focused on organic agriculture and an ecologically sustainable existence.
“I would not recommend this life to everybody,” Lore Ruegg, a Swiss woman who settled in the Alpujarra 18 years ago, told EFE. “If you come with romantic ideas you are going to be disappointed because a lot of work is required, it’s hard at times, and making a living isn’t easy.”
She fiddled with an orange that had dropped from one of the trees on her property just outside the town of Órgiva, the nerve-center of western Alpujarra valley, while her golden retriever, Estrella, snoozed in a patch of sun.
“But, if you are interested in the experience and in new things, and if you like to live close to nature, then yes, I would recommend it,” she added.
Lore and her husband Jordi, originally from Spain’s northeastern Catalonia region, relocated to the Alpujarra after spending three years in Findhorn, an eco-village in the north of Scotland.
They now run a small organic bakery, La Espelta, which opens four days a week and services a predominantly international clientele in Órgiva.
Their decision to trade in the cooler climes of the Scottish Highlands for blue skies in southern Spain set them on a path well-trodden by droves of like-minded people.
Nowadays, the town of Órgiva boasts of 70 distinct nationalities among its 6,000 inhabitants in a region that has seen a 50 percent drop in its population since the 1960s.
The new arrivals have somewhat tempered this downward trend and regenerated much of the land by purchasing abandoned farmhouses.
It makes for a fascinating demographic.
An alternative, hippy ethos that sprouted in the 1970s remains intrinsic to the fabric of this vibrant community, but there are also spiritual New Age groups, a well-rooted Sufi Muslim society, aspiring young agriculturalists, travelers, punks and others who simply feel rejected by the norms of mainstream culture.
“Normally you’d have to live in a city to have so many people from different cultures, countries and religions. It enriches the zone and is a factor that continues to bring people here,” Lore remarked.
Yet the Alpujarra is no stranger to intrepid foreigners.
British author Gerald Brenan settled there in the 1920s. His retrospective autobiography “South from Granada,” published in 1957 regaled an international readership with tales of mysterious traditions, poverty and descriptions of a sublime n
Capileira - The Alpujarras - Short circular 9.5km wam up walk from this beautiful Alpujarras village
Capileira, Las Alpujarras, Southern Spain
This is a short circular walk from the beautiful village of Capileira, one of the highest villages in the area at 1432m. The walk provides great views of the Poqueira valley and the surrounding mountains. It is a short introductory walk to the Las Alpujarra area. We had driven here from where we were staying in Malaga and checked into Hostel Rural Las Terrazas de la Alpujarra in the small village of Bubion for 4 nights.
We parked on the very full free car park in the middle of the village at 1.45pm. I would imagine that this village would always be busy, as it is so pretty, but more so due to it being Sunday lunchtime. From the centre of the village, we headed past Bar El Tilo, along the paved road, and walked past 2 Eras, along a cobbled road, then followed a sign for Camino De Abuchite. An Era is an area with a flat stone floor, which is used for threshing wheat, and is usually circular. We have seen many on our walks all over Southern Spain. The path descends into a valley, then after 10 minutes we forked left following white and yellow markers, reaching a bridge over the river at 2.15pm.
We sat enjoying the peace and quiet of the river and ate our lunch. We crossed the river, climbing gradually, now tracking north along the easy path, which runs parallel to the river. We passed an old ruin and another Era. It was a hot afternoon, for mid-October, fortunately some shade was provided by the trees. We passed a couple more run-down farms before arriving at a bridge crossing the River Poqueira. This is as far up the valley that this walk goes. We walked round the corner at this point just to look at the buildings of an old HEP power station, before turning round. There is a route here to a refuge that people stay in if approaching mainland Spain's highest mountain Mulhacen from this direction. We met a group who had just accomplished the climb, looking worn out.
Returning to Capileira on the other side of the valley to where we had walked up, we walked through the now deserted village of La Cebadilla. This is where the workers of the power station once lived, it is a shame to see the buildings falling into disrepair. After passing under electricity pylons, and a sign saying Capileira 2km we branched right. The path continues in the same southerly direction, along tracks, with some marker posts, passing 2 white huts. We had stunning views over the village of Capileira and Bubion where we were staying. We arrived back in the village at 4.45pm after a leisurely walk. It is a very pretty walk, our first one away from the traffic on the Costas. As usual on our many walks in Spain, we didn't meet many people.
Distance 6 miles (9.65km)
Duration of Walk 3.15 Hours
Average Pace 31 Min/Mile
Steps 18628
Elevation Gained 1804 feet (550m)
Information/Advice
As usual wear boots, take a phone, take sun hats, sun tan lotion and plenty of food and water as after leaving the start there is nowhere to replenish supplies.
Check the weather forecast before setting off.
This area of Southern Spain is accessible from England either by driving through France and Spain, or flying to Malaga then hiring a car or catching the reliable, cheap public transport or the route that we took driving from our home in Manchester then catching the 24 hour relaxing ferry from Plymouth to Santander, then touring through Spain.
Resources Used
Walking in Andalucía by Guy Hunter-Watts Walk 26 Cicerone press
Andalucía and the Costa Del Sol by John and Christine Oldfield Walk 23 Sunflower Press
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where we stayed
The Alpujarra: An unlikely cosmopolitan hub in Spain’s Sierra Nevada
Órgiva, Spain, Feb 24 (efe-epa).- Spend an hour in the shade of an orchard in the Alpujarra valley, a lush network of gorges hemmed in between Spain's often-snowcapped Sierra Nevada mountain range and the Mediterranean Sea, and analogies of paradise will naturally spring to mind.
Such is the undeniable natural beauty of this corner of Andalucía that a steady stream of predominantly northern European expatriates has made its way here since the late 1970s, transforming rural farming villages with once dramatically dwindling populations into unlikely cosmopolitan hubs focused on organic agriculture and an ecologically sustainable existence.
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Alpujarra Descent - Capileira Bubion Pampaneira - Spain
Descent of the Sierra Nevada Alpujarra HC route
Our Magical Weekend in Las Alpujarras
White villages, local wine, gorgeous scenery, delicious jamón, incredible history and a true sense of magic. The Alpujarras is one of Spain's most enchanting tucked away spots. Explore it with us!
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Just sound of Granada, hidden in the Sierra Nevada mountains is one of the most magical regions of Spain. Las Alpujarras. It's a remote spot, dotted with gorgeous white villages, where you truly feel like you're getting away from it all. Yoly and I spent a few days there recently, and this is the vlog of our trip. Below, I've included the itinerary, for anyone who'd like to explore this region of Spain.
Before you go, I suggest reading the following two books to really understand the destination:
DRIVING OVER LEMONS: All about Chris Stewart's famously challenging and fun experience of buying and moving to a farm in the Alpujarras :
SOUTH FROM GRANADA: Writer Gerald Brenan moved to the Alpujarras in 1919 and the book is an incredible insight of life in an Andalusian at that time :
We stayed at the cosy CASA ALPUJARRAS in Bubión:
Some tips for your stay:
Stay in either of the three most famous villages: Pampaneira, Bubión, Capileira
We stayed in Bubion. It's not the most beautiful of the three villages in the area, but that also means it's a little cheaper and you can walk between the villages relatively easily - so it forces you to walk, which is great! Of course, you'll have a car as well, and each village is only a few minutes from the other by car.
We explored both Pampaneira and Capileira on foot in one day. We had lunch at Casa Ricardo in Pampaneira, which was good for rustic fare and has a lovely terrace
Between Capileira and Bubion is the bar called El Secadero [ Definitely check it out. Great place to drink costa wine and eat ham.
La Cebadilla is the abandoned village we explored. It's interesting, but access via car is rough and takes about 30 minutes from Capileira. I wouldn't go out of your way if you're tight for time.
Trevélez is a fun place to go for the serious predominance of ham. We ate at La Piedra Ventana which was very good.
If you want to visit La Mezquita (the abandoned medieval settlement) then here is the location: Park on the side of the road and get walking. It's not easy, and I suggest using Google Maps to locate yourself. Be ready for an adventure!
We didn't get time, but you could also visit Yegen, which is where Gerald Brenan lived (author of South from Granada).
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