Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Ethnological Museum, Church & Fountains of Capileira is one of the flagship heritage and landscape landmarks of Capileira, located in the Alpujarra Granadina region of the province of Granada. En el pueblo habitado más alto del Barranco de Poqueira, el Museo Etnológico Pedro Antonio de Alarcón recrea la vida tradicional alpujarreña y el viaje que el escritor accitano narró en su obra La Alpujarra (1874), junto a la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza y el laberinto de terraos, chimeneas con sombrerete y fuentes de agua cristalina.
| Visitor Parameter | Verified Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality & Region | Capileira · Alpujarra Granadina (Granada) |
| Heritage Category | Museo Etnográfico, Retablo Barroco y Fuentes de Sierra Nevada |
| Key Highlights | 1.436 metros de altitud · Casa-Museo en el Barrio del Castillo |
| Opening Hours & Access | Martes a domingo · Paseo por las 12 fuentes de agua de deshielo |
| Location | Calle Mentidero y Plaza del Calvario, 18413 Capileira (Granada) |
1. What to see at Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Ethnological Museum, Church & Fountains of Capileira & step-by-step visit
Visiting Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Ethnological Museum, Church & Fountains of Capileira offers an authentic immersion into the architecture, nature and cultural identity of Capileira. 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: Martes a domingo · Paseo por las 12 fuentes de agua de deshielo.
- Location: Calle Mentidero y Plaza del Calvario, 18413 Capileira (Granada) (Capileira).
3. Frequently Asked Questions about Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Ethnological Museum, Church & Fountains of Capileira
How long does it take to visit Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Ethnological Museum, Church & Fountains of Capileira?
Allow between 45 and 90 minutes to explore Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Ethnological Museum, Church & Fountains of Capileira at a relaxed pace, enjoy the viewpoints and continue your itinerary through Capileira.
Where is Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Ethnological Museum, Church & Fountains of Capileira located in Capileira?
It is located at Calle Mentidero y Plaza del Calvario, 18413 Capileira (Granada) in Capileira (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.
