What to do in Soportújar, the town of witches

In Soportújar you can walk among the recreations of the witches’ village, stop at the viewpoint and combine the visit with a meal. To start, locate three stops: the fountain with the two witches and the cauldron, the Dragon Fountain, and Baba Yaga’s house. Organize the order according to your arrival point and prepare any mountain outing as a separate activity.

Three stops to get to know the town

The viewpoint and the witches fountain

The Town Hall describes the viewpoint presided over by two figures, an expert witch and her apprentice, around a large cauldron. In addition to the scene, you can dedicate this stop to contemplate the surroundings of the Alpujarra. The municipal file mentions views towards neighboring towns such as Carataunas and Cáñar.

The sculptures are part of the atmosphere of the place. The illustration in this guide represents that source and helps you recognize it; For your photographs, leave the passage clear and respect the furniture.

Dragon Fountain and Baba Yaga’s House

The municipal indication for the Fuente del Dragón starts from the Plaza de Abastos and goes down Calle Estación. Locate that relationship on the map before leaving: it helps you orient this part of the walk, but the entire route will depend on where you arrive.

The Baba Yaga’s house is in a corner in the upper part of the town. It represents the chicken-footed house of a legendary figure. Enjoy the recreation as part of the tourist theme and keep in mind the change of area when linking it with other stops.

How to organize the walk

1. Set the arrival and return. Check the journey to Soportújar and, if you depend on public transport, the service and stops on your date.
2. Mark the three stops. Use the municipal links to locate them and adapt the order to your arrival point; There is no need to take a single circuit for granted.
3. Adjust the route to the group. With children, elderly people or mobility needs, ask about slopes, pavement and steps on the streets you want to travel.
4. Leave room for photos and breaks. If you find people at one point, you can continue to another stop and later consider whether to return.
5. Confirm the food separately. Check the table and kitchen hours with the chosen establishment before organizing the tour around that time.

To decide whether to spend a short stop, a morning or an afternoon in the town, check how much time to spend in Soportújar. Choose few stops if you have a fixed departure time.

O Sel Ling and hiking: prepare another activity

The City Council presents the O Sel Ling Buddhist Retreat Center at 1,600 meters of altitude, dedicated to meditation. It is a different plan from the urban walk: check with the center for visit conditions and access before traveling. Don’t add it as if it were another stop next to the town fountains.

If you prefer to walk outside the urban area, choose a specific path and check its layout, effort and warnings. Visiting the town’s tourist attractions does not replace preparing a mountain route.

Information to prepare the visit

For municipal questions, the City Council publishes 958 785 331 and soportujar@dipgra.es. Ask about what you need for your date: arrival, specific route or activities. If you are looking to locate the destination, expand with where is the witches’ town.