Self-Guided Walking in Las Alpuj

Self-Guided Walking in Las Alpuj Overview

Discover the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, visit the UNESCO Alhambra Palace and soak up the culture of Granada

Discover the Las Alpujarras nestled in the foothills of Spain’s Sierra Nevada, one of the most stunning National Parks in Europe. Home to Mulhacen (3,479m), Spain’s highest peak, this UNESCO biosphere reserve is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With hawks, kestrels and golden eagles flying overhead this is a holiday to pack your binoculars on. With the unique combination of Mediterranean climate and altitude, the area hosts an array of flora including fig, cherry and almond trees, and you are bound to fall in love with this lesser known part of Andalucia. This self-guided walking holiday first explores Granada with its explosion of culture and history before retreating to the hills to explore the rural villages of Trevelez, Busquistar and the three jewels of the Sierra Nevada Pampaneira, Bubion and Capileira. Staying in traditional family run hotels and guesthouses you will soon get to know the locals way of life, where traditional craftsmanship such as handmade ceramic tiles and jarapa rug making are still going strong. Staying in the city of Granada with its magnificent Alhambra Place you will discover the areas fascinating history. Its mix of Arab and Christian rule have influenced the regions architecture and culture, not only in the city but in the Moorish white villages with their flat roofs and distinct chimneys waiting for you to explore.