Meanwhile, lovers of legend will enjoy the story of the Moorish king who flung himself from the ramparts to his death rather than surrender to his Catholic counterpart. Going out of Lanjaron it's on the left, past the petrol station and before the road curves to the right, at the start of a path going up the valley. Because of Sierra Nevada’s enormous diversity in landscape, it houses botanical richness of great value. You can either drive up from Pampaneira or take the small footpath that leads up through the lush countryside. If you dive deeper into the park, you will come across a wonderful little path that will take you to the Lanjarón Castle.

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Even if you aren’t the long-distance trekking sort of person, the white villages of the Alpujarras are still a great place to visit by car (or even bus, as long as you are a patient person).If you have time, there is a great 3-hour hike that loops through the villages and the gorge with stunning views. We had a "massage" with a water hose by one the female employees, a bubble bath for 15 mins, and a humid sauna for 10 mins. Statue of Two Old Men - A bronze statue in the center of town with the name "Two Old Men", which we agree looks more like an elderly couple. Church of the Incarnation - Built on the site of an old mosque and destroyed by fire during the Moorish revolts, this Mudejar style church sits just at the center of town.

Water Museum by Juan Domingo Santos, Lanjarón, Spain Water Museum by Juan Domingo Santos, Lanjarón, Spain

If you are a complete beginner and interested in trying trail running for the first time, we can help give you the confidence to start exploring the hills on your own, with advice on footwear and other equipment, route planning, and tips on hydration and nutrition.But even more, some natural mineral waters, such as Lanjarón, have the exclusive protection of originating in a National Park such as Sierra Nevada. Here are lots of drinking water fountains in the village, from its springs, yet they're mostly all treated water. Option 2 – A second route option in the Cumbres Verdes, with more climbing, and which includes summiting Trevenque. Just across the road, you can check out the adorable little Ermita de al Virgen de las Angustias (Hermitage of the Virgin of the Sorrows). At that time, the Spanish crown required that two Moorish families remained in every village to assist the new inhabitants - mainly those from Asturias, Galicia, and León - in learning how to work the land and irrigation systems on which they depended.

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If you are preparing for ultra, mountain, or multi-stage race, or just want to do something to put yourself to the test, the Sierra Nevada provides the perfect location. Somewhat lusher than the dry foothills of the Sierra Nevada to the east, Lanjaron is also a common starting point for Alpujarran section of the GR7 long-distance hiking trail.

Whoever controlled this bridge not only controlled passage into the Alpujarras but much of the Lecrin Valley as well. Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. Unless they are hiking the GR7, most people visit the Alpujarras by car, either their own or a rental.

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Based in the Granada province of Andalucia, Spanish Highs offer tailored trail running itineraries and guided trips in the beautiful Sierra Nevada National Park; a landscape of stunning mountain terrain and rich biodiversity, steeped in history and culture.For one hour, starting at midnight until 1 am, the streets are packed with people and their buckets, water pistols, fire hoses and lorries filled with water. Our experienced guide can help describe the landscape, putting the region in context and giving you a greater understanding of this area of Spain. Single days trips allow you to explore the area and experience the spectacular views and terrain the Sierra Nevada and wider Granada province has to offer.