{"id":27828,"date":"2023-05-25T08:00:03","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T06:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/?p=27828"},"modified":"2023-05-25T08:08:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-25T06:08:57","slug":"daytrip-alpujarras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/en\/destinations\/daytrip-alpujarras\/","title":{"rendered":"Route through Las Alpujarras in Granada: mountain daytrip, legends, medicinal waters and ham"},"content":{"rendered":"

Las Alpujarras are a group of municipalities that extend between the Sierra Nevada National Park and the Mediterranean Sea in Granada, Andalucia. These towns take refuge under the towering Mulhacen and Veleta Mountains. The whitewashed fa\u00e7ades, the flat slate or stone roofs and their narrow streets transform them into a unique landscape full of springs and legends that, over the centuries, has attracted travelers from around the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hidden among deep valleys and ravines, they still retain all the Arab charm of centuries past, at a height of 2.000 meters.<\/strong> We propose a healthy getaway for you to breathe clean air and for you to live firsthand the charm of these Alpujarra villages, where it seems that time has stopped.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Interesting Facts about the Alpujarras in Granada<\/h2>\n

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  • The word “Alpujarras” comes from the Arabic “Al-Bugshara,” which means “pastures in the heights.”<\/li>\n
  • The Granada Alpujarras stretch over 70 km from the Sierra Nevada mountains to the Mediterranean Sea and comprise more than 20 villages and hamlets.<\/li>\n
  • The region is known for its white houses with flat roofs, built during the Arab domination. These houses are designed to keep the interior cool in summer and warm in winter.<\/li>\n
  • The Alpujarras are famous for their production of serrano ham, made from pigs fed on acorns. The ham from Trev\u00e9lez, a village in the Alpujarras, is considered one of the best hams in the world.<\/li>\n
  • The region boasts several hiking trails offering stunning views of the mountains, valleys, and villages of the Alpujarras. The most popular trail is the GR-7 route, which traverses the entire region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • The area is also home to numerous springs and sources of fresh water, which are a blessing on hot summer days.<\/li>\n
    • The Alpujarras have been inhabited since prehistoric times and have been occupied by Romans, Arabs, and Christians. The mix of cultures is reflected in the architecture, gastronomy, and traditions of the region.<\/li>\n
    • During the Spanish Civil War, the Alpujarras were the scene of one of the last battles between Republican and Francoist forces. Many villages were destroyed, and the region suffered a great loss of human lives.<\/li>\n
    • The region is also famous for its festivals and celebrations, such as the Fiesta of Moors and Christians in C\u00e1diar, the Livestock Fair in Ug\u00edjar, and the Feast of San Juan in Lanjar\u00f3n.<\/li>\n
    • The Granada Alpujarras are an ideal place for those seeking an authentic and tranquil experience away from mass tourism. The region offers a unique combination of natural beauty, culture, and history that make it an unforgettable destination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      History<\/h2>\n
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      Traditional house in Alpujarras<\/p><\/div>\n

      For hundreds of years they had the reputation of being invincible, as many people tried unsuccessfully to conquer Las Alpujarras. The Arabs were the only ones that made them theirs and thus they were until the XVIth Century. Still, their customs and traditions have been preserved to this day. The origin of the word Alpujarra is Arabic and translations such as “Land of Grass”, “The Quarrelsome”, “The Fortified One” or “White Mountain” have been considered.<\/p>\n

      On this occasion we are going to do a route by car through the most emblematic villages of Las Alpujarras, for you to fully immerse yourself in a place where it seems that time does not advance. On this occasion we propose you make an excursion from Torrox, which offers the possibility of living beach and mountain in one day, thanks to its strategic location between Granada and Malaga. Let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n

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      8:30 am. Departure from Ol\u00e9e Holiday Rentals<\/h2>\n