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Comarca de la Alpujarra Granadina

Capileira

Comarca de la Alpujarra Granadina

Capileira

The Top 20 Attractions around Capileira

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Capileira. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Capileira is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Mulhacén Summit

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After a long walk, we reached the destination point: the summit of Mulhacén (3479 meters), the highest peak of the Iberian Peninsula. They say that if the day is very …

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Capileira Village

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The small town of Capileira, in addition to being beautiful, is surrounded by trails to walk through to enjoy nature. Its architecture is typical of La Alpujarra: narrow, steep streets, …

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Fuente Agria Ferruginosa

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Pampaneira, one of the most beautiful towns in the Alpujarra of Granada and totally recommended to visit.

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Veleta Peak

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3398 meters. Under its shade, in the area called Corral del Veleta, located at the foot of its northern pit, there is a permafrost area with fossil ice that is …

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Hondera Lagoon

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The area of the Seven Lagoons (and Laguna Hondera in particular) is one of the most beautiful places in the Sierra Nevada National Park. The climb up here next to …

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Mecina Fondales

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Although it is somewhat larger than neighboring Mecinilla and Fondales, Mecina is still a small village perfect for those seeking tranquility.

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Hoya de la Mora

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For all bike packers who want to cross the Sierra Nevada: Due to the even incline, it is quite possible in one day from Granada, past Hoya de la Mora, …

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Ferreirola

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Another small, sleepy white village at the end of a street. Here start / end some hiking trails, probably one to a special source. Unfortunately, we did not have the time to go there.

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Trevélez village

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This town, located at 1,476 meters above sea level on the southwest slope of Mulhacén, is not exactly the highest town in Spain as some claim, but its municipal area …

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Mares' Lagoon

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Melting lagoon with a particular story about its name. Legend has it that a shepherd witnessed two magicians throw a net into the lagoon in search of a red horse …

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Elorrieta Refuge

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It has undergone various transformations since its construction began in 1931, taking its name from the Director of Forestry at the time, Don Octavio Elorrieta. Although the two constructions that …

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The Top 20 Attractions around Capileira

Mulhacén Summit

Capileira Village

Fuente Agria Ferruginosa

Veleta Peak

Hondera Lagoon

Mecina Fondales

Hoya de la Mora

Ferreirola

Trevélez village

Mares' Lagoon

Elorrieta Refuge

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