The Unknown Alpujarra
Enjoy the blend of natural vegetation and fruit trees growing on hand made terraces, built centuries ago in the Sierra Nevada range. See the magical white villages found on the southern slopes of Sierra Nevada in this 8 hour tour. You will hike for 5 hour with your guide and get deep knowledge of the area. The tour begins and ends at Plaza del Triunfo.
- Hike on medieval footpaths through Alpujarra.
- Enjoy the natural landscape and vegetation.
- Visit the villages in Taha de Pitres.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Friday
DURATION
8 hours
START LOCATION
Plaza del Triunfo
END LOCATION
Plaza del Triunfo
TOUR LANGUAGE
English and Spanish
DIFFICULTY
Medium
Detailed Description
Meet your guide at the roundabout located in front of Puerta de Elvira in the square Plaza del Triunfo. From there, you will begin your car ride and pass through Lanjarón and Órgiva, located on the foothill of the Sierra Nevada. You will enter in the trough the Poqueira Valley, where you will be able to stop in your coming back trip. Your destination is another, a less crowded route in the heart of the Alpujarra (Sierra Nevada Natural Park).
You will visit Taha de Putres, a municipality made up of seven small settlements, where small medieval footpaths will take you through some of these small villages. They are the best examples of the traditional architecture of the Alpujarra, such as Mecina, Ferreirola, Busquistar and Atalbéitar.
While walking, you will learn the history of the Alpujarra, the characteristics of its urban planning and architecture, natural resources and traditions. You will come across natural water sources, old irrigation channels, traditional public laundries, churches, threshing floors, and ancient chestnut trees and others. At the end of the tour your guide will take you to the same starting point.
Route characteristics:
- Route length: 14 km (it is possible an easy option with 8 Km and another harder with 20 km
- Accumulated height difference: 600m
- Difficulty: The walk is along medieval footpaths. In some stages, we will find ascent or descent with loose stones. Easy hiking in general but no recommendable for people with walking difficulties. Two small sections along surfaced tracks
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Group of 2 persons (P/P) | 60.00 (EUR) |
| Group of 4+ (P/P) | 50.00 (EUR) |
Tour Itinerary
8:00 AM
Tour Departure
5:30 PM
End of the tour
Included
- Transportation.
- Specialized guide.
- Liability insurance.
Not Included
- Food or drinks.
Recommended
- Trekking shoes.
- Layers of clothes depending on the season and the weather forecast.
- Sun cream.
- Water, picnic or food for a break.
Cancellation Policy
Excursions must be booked and paid for at least five days in advance. Participants must arrive at the meeting point on time. The group will wait for participants for five minutes but then leave. In this situation, no money will be reimbursed. All participants should ensure that they know how to get to the meeting point and if you have any questions or doubts, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It is possible doing the tour with children?
Yes, if they are older than 12.
