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Alpujarra

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What to see in the Alpujarra

White villages with stepped flat roofs on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, with ravines, irrigation channels and footpaths.

Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from September to June
Photo: Mark Chinnick · CC BY 2.0

Alpujarra highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Pampaneira

    In the Poqueira ravine.

  2. Bubión

    Between Pampaneira and Capileira.

  3. Capileira

    The highest in the ravine.

  4. Trevélez

    Famous for its cured hams.

  5. Paths between villages

    Along irrigation channels and chestnut trees.

Day trips from the Alpujarra

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to the Alpujarra

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Alpujarra are from September to June.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • July, August

    Heatwaves

    In July and August it often tops 40 °C at midday.

    What to do: Visit at opening time (Alcázar, Mezquita), take a siesta from 2 to 6 pm and enjoy life at night.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.

Frequently asked questions about the Alpujarra

What to see in the Alpujarra?

Pampaneira, Bubión, Capileira, Trevélez and Paths between villages.

What to see in the Alpujarra in one day?

Don’t miss Pampaneira, Bubión, Capileira, Trevélez and Paths between villages. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to the Alpujarra?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Alpujarra are from September to June.

What day trips can you take from the Alpujarra?

The Alpujarra.

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Guide reviewed 20 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.