Things to do in Capileira

Explore the region of Alpujarra on a day trip from Granada. Learn about the history of the region of Andalucia with your local guide and admire the views of fantastic landscapes. Begin by heading towards Lanjarón, making the first stop at the historic Nasrid bridge of Tablate. Learn about the relationship of the Moriscos with the Alpujarra. Visit the Nasrid castle and enjoy the views of the surrounding region. Head to a viewpoint and admire the vistas of the Poqueira Valley, Guadalfeo Valley, and Sierra Nevada. Discover the Fuente Agria Spring and the Chorrerón in Pórtugos, a source of water rich in minerals. Walk down to the Chorrerón and enjoy some impressive natural waterfalls. Continue to charming town of Capilerilla, a hidden gem away from the tourist crowds with beautiful architecture and quaint streets. Arrive at Pampaneira, within the network of the most beautiful villages in Spain and one of the most representative of the Alpujarra region. Here you will have free time to have a coffee before returning to Granada.

Discover one of Europe's richest botanical enclaves, through picturesque villages and a breathtaking mountain landscape. La Alpujarra is an extensive valley running across the southern foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the Mediterranean coast and the Sierra de Gador. White buildings pepper the rugged terrain, matching the snow-capped peaks down amid the lush foliage. Find out hand made products such as large doilers, straw baskets and colorful carpets. Near to Lanjaron, the first stop, visit a miraculous place where water flows through its historic seaside resort, founded in 1843. After this stop we will continue to the magical villages of Pampaneira, where you can have a full hour of free time to explore, Pitres, and make a must stop in Portugos, in Fuente Agria (Fountain of Sourness), the crystal clear mineral waters flow through the Sierra Nevada, traditionally, this water was used by the mountain villagers in las Alpujarras for medicinal purposes due to the high concentration of minerals in the water. Visit Trevelez, the highest village in Spain and widely known for its exquisite Iberian hams, enjoy a tasting of locally made products in Trevelez. Finally continue to Bubion and Capileira, dominating from its height the valley of Barranco del Poqueira, the heart of the charming and picturesque villages, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views and a traditional lunch if you choose this option.

Spend a day high in the mountains at over 2,300 metres above sea level. Walk near the highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada. You will drive to this altitude by car and the walk is easy and requires no fitness preparation. You will also get to know the magical, wonderful La Alpujarra with its white towns on the slopes of the mountains. We'll stop in one of them, you'll enjoy the views, including of the sea, the handicrafts, you'll taste the local cuisine and the Alpujarra products. We will pick you up directly from your hotel in Nerja or in one of the Costa Tropical resorts.

The Mulhacén with its 3480m is the roof of the Sierra Nevada and the Iberian Peninsula. On a 2-day route we guide you to its summit where we can enjoy unbeatable views and sensations. To make it more bearable, we will spend the night at the Poqueira refuge located at an altitude of 2500m. Day 1 Departure from the Portillo basin in Capileira. We will cross the pine forest where in its highest part, we will see the twisted pine trees with very curious shapes due to the forces of the air and the snow. We will go up to the Poqueira refuge, where we will spend the night and rest before ascending Mulhacén the next day. Day 2 After breakfast we will ascend the Mulhacén River to reach the Caldera lagoon at about 3000m high. After a short rest we will begin the attack to the summit. On our ascent, we will stop at Collado del Ciervo, where we will take a breather and marvel at the views before our eyes. The impressive walls of the Alcazaba and Mulhacén, with the Mosca lagoon at their feet, will occupy our entire field of vision. Once we have conquered its summit, we will descend along the southern slope towards the Portillo basin in Capileria. * If you are in good physical condition, this climb can be done in one day depending on the snow conditions.

In this excursion I want to show you one of those places that you will keep in your memory forever: the Alpujarra of Granada. After arranging a meeting point, I will pick you up in my vehicle to drive for approximately 1.5 hours to the first of the 3 villages we will visit: Pampaneira. Pampaneira is one of those beautiful white villages that seem to be hanging in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. We will walk through its streets to get to know the curious and particular architecture of this region. We will enter some of its stores to know the local handicraft products: "jarapas" (carpets), honey, chocolate... After Pampaneira, the next village awaits us: Bubión. Here I would like to tell you about the fundamental role that this area played in the past: wars between Muslims and Christians, forced conversions and a legacy that still lasts. In Bubión we can visit the "Museo Casa Alpujarreña" (entrance included) where we will visit a house that has changed little over the years, so we can understand much better how people lived in the Alpujarra. Finally, we will finish our excursion in the highest village we visit, Capileria, at 1,436 meters above sea level, we will have a spectacular view of the valley, Sierra Nevada and even the Mediterranean Sea. Lunch is not included. You will have the option to bring your own picnic or follow the recommendations I will give you to try the local gastronomy.