Map of the Alpujarras area.
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Lying between the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada and the Costa Tropical coastline of
Granada province, the Alpujarras are a unique part of Spain for several reasons.
The area became home to the Moors pushed out of Granada in the 15th century and the fifty or so villages became one of their last strongholds before being driven out in the 16th century.
In more recent times, many of us have developped mental pictures of the area from reading the books of Chris Stewart (Driving over Lemons, Parrot in a Pepper Tree and The Orange Blossom Appreciation Society)
The villages in the area are composed of clusters of squareshaped houses with flat roofs,
similar to those found in the Rif and Atlas mountains of Morocco.
The peeks of the Sierra Nevada, rising to over 3,400m have a covering of snow for much of
the winter, and the meltwaters flowing in the rivers irrigate the land, the rivers having also deposited fertile soil. This land has been built into terraces and cultivated for the last 2000 years, becoming even more productive after the Moors built an intricate system of drainage chanels to get the water where they wanted it.
The lower Alpujarras grow oranges, apples chestnuts and avocados, where local farmers may
earn a poor living , while the upper Alpujarras have attracted tourists, both Spanish and foreign, for walking holidays.
Orgiva is the largest town in the west of the area, this market town sits in the fertile
valley of the lower Alpujarras at around 450m above sea level and is likely to be on your route in if approaching from the west.
The village of Trevelez on the otherhand is the highest village in Europe at nearly 1500m
above sea level and is famous in Spain for the jamón serrano (cured ham) which is dried in the clean mountain air there. The village itself overhangs a fast flowing river in a steep sided valley. You will also find craft shops, bars and places stay before heading of on the track up into the sierra.
Other villages acting as possible starting points for trecks into higher areas include Pampaneira, Bubion, Capileira, Pitres, Portagos, and Busquistar.
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Property Name: CASA PEQUEÑA |
Property Type: Villa or House |
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CASA PEQUEÑA, pretty cottage hidden in the grounds of traditional Cortijo, just 3kms from bustling market town of MOTRIL, 65kms South from GRANADA. Quiet location, private and relaxing with sea and mountain views from the lush gardens. Private Swimming po |
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Property Name: EL APARTAMENTO |
Property Type: Apartment |
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Country Apartment, part of a traditional Cortijo, sharing lush sub-tropical gardens and swimming pool with Casa Pequeña, Ideal for "sun worshipers" and "al fresco" dining. Traditional Spanish area, unspoilt beaches less than 2kms. |
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Property Name: El Nido |
Property Type: Cortijo |
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El Nido means The Nest. It is a perfect place to curl up and forget about the world and its cares. Only a few minutes walk from Orgiva, with its shops, bars and restaurants, El Nido lies in the valley of the Rio Chico with a peaceful garden and pool whic |
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Property Name: Rancho B Miraflores |
Property Type: Apartment |
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This ground floor apartment has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 6. It is ideal for family holidays -one of the pools has a pool bar and a childrens play area. Walking to shops, restaurants and beach |
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