The upland valleys of Las Alpujarras lie on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada National Park. It is an area of rustic, rural Spain that has managed to remain unspoiled with olive, almond and lemon groves and is the inspiration for Chris Stewart's famous book 'Driving Over Lemons'.
The villages of Capileira and Bubión are in the pretty Poqueira valley, influenced by the Berber architecture from the Moors and with local bars and restaurants with relaxing terraces for a quiet drink and tapas. Both these villages are fantastic bases for walkers and offer some challenging hikes.
Our opinion
• The two villages Capileira and Bubión are in secluded, mountainous locations ideal for a quiet relaxing getaway with a charming Andalucian atmosphere • Lanjarón is a spa town, larger and with a more lively feel with local walks and is closer to Granada and the coast • The excellent mountain tracks take in the sheltered valleys and gorges of the area and will delight walkers • The area is steeped in culture from the mountain villages of the Moors to the delights of Granada
Transfer time
Malaga to Capileira & Bubión 3hrs, Malaga to Lanjarón 2hrs 15mins.
Getting about
There is a bus service linking Capileira, Bubión and Lanjarón to the valley and the coast and from Capileira to the Sierra Nevada high ground. Car hire is available from Malaga Airport.
Fact file
General
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Currency
Euros
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Passports and visas
- You will require a full British passport valid for the length of your stay. EU citizens can travel up to the expiry date of their passports.
- No visa is required.
- Please check this information as requirements are liable to change.
Travel
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Flight time
Approx. 2.5hrs -
Fly from
Birmingham, Cardiff, East Midlands, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester, Newcastle
Weather
| daily temperature | daily sunshine | monthly rainfall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 22°C | 10hrs | 1.8cm |
| Jun | 26°C | 11hrs | 0.4cm |
| Jul | 29°C | 12hrs | 0cm |
| Aug | 29°C | 11hrs | 0.6cm |
| Sep | 27°C | 9hrs | 1.6cm |
| Oct | 23°C | 7hrs | 2.5cm |