O Sel Ling Tibetan Buddhist Retreat in Soportújar is one of the flagship heritage and landscape landmarks of Soportújar, located in the Alpujarra Granadina region of the province of Granada. Situado a 1.600 metros de altitud en la Atalaya de Soportújar con vistas desde Sierra Nevada hasta el mar Mediterráneo y la costa africana en días claros, O Sel Ling («Lugar de Luz Clara») fue el primer centro de retiro budista tibetano de España y ofrece un sendero de silencio entre estupas blancas, banderas de oración y la estatua de la Diosa Tara.
| Visitor Parameter | Verified Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality & Region | Soportújar · Alpujarra Granadina (Granada) |
| Heritage Category | Retiro Budista Tibetano a 1.600 Metros de Altitud |
| Key Highlights | Fundado en 1980 y bendecido por el Dalái Lama (1982) · Rueda de Oración y Tara |
| Opening Hours & Access | Horario de apertura al visitante por la tarde · Pista forestal desde Puente Palo |
| Location | Atalaya de Soportújar (acceso por pista forestal desde área recreativa Puente Palo), 18410 Soportújar |
1. What to see at O Sel Ling Tibetan Buddhist Retreat in Soportújar & step-by-step visit
Visiting O Sel Ling Tibetan Buddhist Retreat in Soportújar offers an authentic immersion into the architecture, nature and cultural identity of Soportújar. Be sure to explore the 4 real views in the interactive photo gallery above and connect your walk with the surrounding landmarks of Alpujarra Granadina.
2. Practical information, opening hours & best time to visit
- Opening Hours & Access: Horario de apertura al visitante por la tarde · Pista forestal desde Puente Palo.
- Location: Atalaya de Soportújar (acceso por pista forestal desde área recreativa Puente Palo), 18410 Soportújar (Soportújar).
3. Frequently Asked Questions about O Sel Ling Tibetan Buddhist Retreat in Soportújar
How long does it take to visit O Sel Ling Tibetan Buddhist Retreat in Soportújar?
Allow between 45 and 90 minutes to explore O Sel Ling Tibetan Buddhist Retreat in Soportújar at a relaxed pace, enjoy the viewpoints and continue your itinerary through Soportújar.
Where is O Sel Ling Tibetan Buddhist Retreat in Soportújar located in Soportújar?
It is located at Atalaya de Soportújar (acceso por pista forestal desde área recreativa Puente Palo), 18410 Soportújar in Soportújar (Alpujarra Granadina, Granada), with easy pedestrian access from the town center.
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Competent municipal administration: official notices, local heritage, registered walking paths, and patron festivals.
Public inter-municipal body: conservation of traditional Alpujarra architecture, hiking trails, and cultural routes.
Official regional public tourism board: hiking paths, cultural itineraries, and certified tourist office network.
Provincial government: municipal technical assistance, historic heritage conservation, and rural sustainability.
