{"id":93305,"date":"2024-07-23T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T06:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/?p=93305"},"modified":"2024-07-23T08:12:23","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T06:12:23","slug":"what-to-see-and-do-in-lanjaron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.fuertehoteles.com\/en\/destinations\/what-to-see-and-do-in-lanjaron\/","title":{"rendered":"What to see and what to do in Lanjar\u00f3n, the thermal village"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Sierra Nevada holds among its treasures Lanjar\u00f3n, a village in Granada known as the village of water.<\/strong> Between the Lecr\u00edn Valley and the gates of the Alpujarra, Lanjar\u00f3n is one of the most beautiful villages in the province. Its name reminds us of a brand of water, and it is precisely the water that is one of the main assets of this place and an attraction for tourism in Lanjar\u00f3n. It is not only the quality of the water that comes from the peaks of the Sierra Nevada but also its medicinal powers and the Balneario, which is one of the things to see in Lanjar\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

The ideal location of this village gives it the architecture of its streets and houses typical of the villages of the Alpujarra. Discovering the Nasrid past of this area is one of the things to do in Lanjar\u00f3n as well as getting to know the history and traditions that form part of the cultural wealth of the water village.<\/p>\n

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HOW TO GET TO LANJAR\u00d3N<\/h2>\n

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To get to Lanjar\u00f3n you have the option of going by bus, taxi or car.<\/p>\n

To go by bus, you will have to check the timetables here<\/a>. We recommend that you look for tickets in advance and pay attention to the timetables for both the outward and return journeys, as there may or may not be any depending on the date.<\/p>\n

The taxi option is very convenient but the most expensive, so going by car is the most economical way and can fit in with your schedule.<\/p>\n

The distance by car depends on your starting point, but if you are in Malaga for example it is approximately one and a half hours, while from Nerja it is less than 50 minutes.<\/p>\n

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HISTORY OF LANJAR\u00d3N<\/h2>\n

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The history of Lanjar\u00f3n begins with the Arabs. The Nasrid\u2019s presence is more than evident thanks to the archaeological remains found, among which the ruins of the castle stand out.<\/p>\n

With a very marked Nasrid past, in 1490 Ferdinand the Catholic conquered it.<\/p>\n

After this, Lanjar\u00f3n took a stand against the French in the War of Independence, leading to its inhabitants being known as the \u201cca\u00f1oneros\u201d.<\/p>\n

The importance of water in Lanjar\u00f3n goes back to its beginnings and although the Arab legacy can be seen in the architecture of its houses and in the construction of its streets which we can still see today, the truth is that its name comes from the pre-Roman word \u201clanchar\u201d which means \u201cplace abundant in water\u201d.<\/p>\n

Lanjar\u00f3n is a village marked by the culture of its ancestors which is still latent in the streets of this village at the gates of the Alpujarra.<\/p>\n

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THE WATER OF LANJAR\u00d3N, THE THERMAL VILLAGE<\/h2>\n

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The curative power of its waters is more than well known; this is the main claim of its ancestors and also nowadays. Although it was not until the 19th century that Lanjar\u00f3n began to be known, its curative waters were already used in the village.<\/p>\n

The health-giving capacity of the waters that reach the village is such that a thermal centre was built… It began in the early 20th century and only privileged and elite families were initially allowed to visit it. The use of the thermal centre was for medicinal and therapeutic purposes. During almost all the previous century, it lived its heyday and nowadays it is still a renovated place, with more advanced techniques that have turned it into a spa.<\/p>\n

There are many legends about water in Lanjar\u00f3n, such as that of a sick child who drank water from a spring and was cured. However, the best known is that thanks to the water of this village, it is the longest-living village in Spain.<\/p>\n

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WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN LANJAR\u00d3N<\/h2>\n

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Visit the spa<\/h3>\n

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It is the main attraction of the village and one of the things to do in Lanjar\u00f3n. This 20th<\/sup>-century spa, attended by the likes of Manuel de Falla, Federico Garc\u00eda Lorca and Virginia Woolf, is now a spa with a host of balneotherapy treatments. Over the decades they have been perfecting the techniques and the spa itself, the basis of which remains the same: using water for therapeutic purposes.<\/p>\n

In addition to this, enjoying relaxation and harmony is another of the main objectives that this renovated spa has for all its clients.<\/p>\n

And if you go with your family, you can find treatments for everyone, even the youngest members of the family.<\/p>\n

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Stroll through the old town<\/h3>\n

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Walking through the streets of the historic centre is one of the most beautiful things to do in Lanjar\u00f3n. Along your walk, you will see the town’s spectacularly beautiful gardens.<\/p>\n

If you go as far as the town hall, you will find a \u201cbewitched\u201d street, with witches currently hanging along the street forming a coven. The neighbourhood of El Hondillo is one of the best-known and most beautiful and it is here that you can learn about the history of the origins of Lanjar\u00f3n. White alleyways, tubs, wooden beamed ceilings and facades covered with flowers and flowerpots. It is a spectacular tour through the historic centre where squares, fountains and the deepest culture of Lanjar\u00f3n converge in the same place.<\/p>\n

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Discover the water museum<\/h3>\n

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As you can see, water is very important in Lanjar\u00f3n and various economic and cultural activities in the village revolve around it, such as the water museum. It is a complete tribute to water and its healing and healthy power. Here you can learn about the importance that water has had and still has for the people, how it was collected and how it is bottled. A fun and interactive learning space that we recommend paying homage to this precious liquid.<\/p>\n

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Walk along the route of the fountains, places of poetry<\/h3>\n
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Lanjar\u00f3n is a village of water but also poetry. If you take a tour of the different fountains in the village, you will realise not only the history of each of them, so different and special, but at the same time as you drink a stream of fresh water of excellent quality, you will be able to read poetry. The letters of Federico Garc\u00eda Lorca appear in tiles adorning the fountains. It is a tribute to this poet who loved Lanjar\u00f3n so much.<\/p>\n

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Visit the ruins of the Moorish Castle<\/h3>\n

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The Nasrid past is marked in the history of Lanjar\u00f3n and it is thanks to the archaeological remains found that the origin of this village is known. However, although only the ruins remain of this castle, it is an emblematic place in the village, located on top of some hills where you can walk around for a pleasant stroll while you learn about the history of this marvellous Moorish castle.<\/p>\n

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Discover Tello, the magic forest of Lanjar\u00f3n<\/h3>\n

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For nature lovers, the magical forest of Lanjar\u00f3n was and still is one of the most beautiful natural places. There was a terrible fire, but even so, this so-called magical forest is a perfect oasis of tranquillity. Watching the water cascading down the waterfalls and observing nature at its most vibrant is one of the most beautiful sensations that you can experience in Lanjar\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy the views from the viewpoints<\/h3>\n

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Lanjar\u00f3n has 4 viewpoints from which you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views.<\/p>\n