The Alpujarra of Almería is in the province of Almería, between Sierra Nevada and the Sierra de Gádor. The Andarax valley helps you locate its towns; It should not be confused with the Almanzora valley. To prepare a getaway, start by choosing a specific municipality on the map.
The Andarax as a reference
Laujar de Andarax is located in the upper reaches of the Andarax River. Fondón and its towns of Benecid and Fuente Victoria are other references in the valley. If you continue searching for destinations, you will find names like Ohanes, Beires and Canjáyar: the landscape combines hillside towns, crops and mountains.
What area to choose for a first visit
- Laujar de Andarax: an option to combine a walk through the town center with information about the Sierra Nevada. The Birthplace and the visitor center are different places; Check your accesses separately.
- Fondón: allows you to focus the plan on the surroundings of the valley and also locate Benecid and Fuente Victoria. They are not three independent municipalities.
- Ohanes or Paterna del Río: options for those looking for mountain towns. Choose one as your main stop and then calculate the trip to any second destination.
For a short visit, it is usually more manageable to choose a nearby town and activity than to try to cover the entire region. If you are looking for destinations in both provinces, consult what towns to see in the Alpujarra and check the province of each stop.
An information point for the natural environment
The Laujar de Andarax Visitor Center deals with water, the landscape and the relationship between the towns and the Sierra Nevada. The Board’s file places the facility on the Laujar-Berja highway, km 1, outside the urban area.
To check the opening and activities for your date, contact the center: 669 978 328, 610 197 466 or cvlaujardeandarax.amaya@juntadeandalucia.es. If you need adapted access, also ask about the specific route you want to take.
How to Get to Alpujarra Granadina from Granada, Public Transport & Where to Stay
How to organize travel
- By car: enter the municipality and the address of the visit, not just “Alpujarra”. Check the complete itinerary and where you can park.
- By public transport: confirm stops, arrival times and last return for the chosen day before combining towns.
- To walk: consult the sheet and notices for the exact trail. Adjust distance, gradient and equipment to the conditions and the group; An urban walk and a mountain route require different plans.
- If you are going from Granada: compare the alternatives from your departure point and reserve time for the return. Avoid deciding a day solely by the kilometers on the map.
Confirm separately the schedules of monuments, centers and activities. Booking accommodation in one town does not guarantee that visits from another will fit on the same day.
Sources
- Junta de Andalucía — Sierra Nevada: towns and Andarax valley: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente/contenidoExterno/rutasysenderosSierraNevada/tramo23i--4i.html
- Tourism of Andalusia — location of the Alpujarra of Almería: https://www.andalucia.org/blog/post/la-alpujarra-desconocida-la-almeriense/
- Junta de Andalucía — Laujar de Andarax Visitor Center: location and contact: https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente/portal/web/ventanadelvisitante/detalle-buscador-mapa/-/asset_publisher/Jlbxh2qB3NwR/content/laujar-de-andarax/
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