La Alpujarra Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Historical region of Andalusia (Spain) in the province of Granada and the province of Almeria, between the mountain and the sea.
About La Alpujarra
The southern-facing slopes that ascend to the peaks of the Sierra Nevada are gentle in their incline but are cut by deep valleys and gorges, such as the Rio Poqueira, the Rio Trevelez or the Rio Grande. The hillsides are covered in ancient terraces that are still used to cultivate olives, the fruit of every sort, wheat and vegetables. The legacy of the Moors is the extensive irrigation system, the 'acequias', that divert water out of the deep valleys and onto the broad terraces. This ancient system of watering has been responsible for the characteristic look of the area and for the fact that forests of broad-leafed trees such as the emblematic Chestnut can survive as the water is spread and filtered across the landscape. Along with the cultivation of crops the land is still grazed by s
Top Attractions in La Alpujarra
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Where to Stay in La Alpujarra
- 🏨Cortijo Opazo
- 🏨El Gato Negro
- 🏨Hotel Alcadima Alpujarra
- 🏨La Cuadra Vieja
- 🏨Viña y Rosales
La Alpujarra Travel Guide Sections
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