Flat clay roofs, terraced ravines and villages that hold to their old layout: the Alpujarras spill off the Sierra Nevada's southern side, and this full-day tour runs out from Granada with transport handled. A mountain lunch can be added. Rated 4.6 across 144 reviews, from $99.
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Flat clay roofs, terraced ravines and villages that hold to their old layout: the Alpujarras spill off the Sierra Nevada's southern side, and this full-day tour runs out from Granada with transport handled. A mountain lunch can be added. Rated 4.6 across 144 reviews, from $99.
This full-day trip leaves Granada behind and spends eight hours in Las Alpujarras, a region of mountain villages in the Sierra Nevada, Spain's highest mountain range. The route calls at Pampaneira, the Fuente Agria spring, Trevelez and Capileira, with a stop at the Puente Nazari de Tablate along the way. A guide rides along in an air-conditioned vehicle.
The day is built around slow wandering. Pampaneira gets the longest stop, two hours, which leaves plenty of room to explore the village. Later stops include Trevelez, where several reviewers describe a jamón and cheese tasting they thoroughly enjoyed, and, if the lunch option is chosen, a traditional Alpujarreno meal in Capileira above the Ravine of Poquiera.
It suits travellers who want mountain scenery and village life without hiring a car, and those needing a break from Granada's crowds. The group can run to twenty people, and a moderate level of fitness helps. Anyone who wants a slower, flexible day with a guide who fields questions will get on well here.
A few practical points will help travellers get the most from this day out in the mountains.
Common issues. The tour needs a minimum number of passengers and can be cancelled after confirmation if not enough people book, in which case an alternative or a full refund is offered. One reviewer reported waiting an hour at the pickup point with no communication about a difficult location, so confirming the exact meeting arrangements in advance is wise. A couple of reviewers felt the English commentary was thin compared with the Spanish, and one found the lunch disappointing, though the tasting stop was praised even in that review. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and mountain weather can shut out the views entirely.
Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle and a professional guide are included, along with lunch if that option is selected. Admission to all the stops on the itinerary is free. Gratuities are not included.
Lunch is only included if the lunch option is selected at booking. The traditional Alpujarreno meal is served in Capileira. Several reviewers also mention a ham and cheese tasting during the day, though this is not listed among the included items.
The tour lasts eight hours in total. It covers the Las Alpujarras region, the Puente Nazari de Tablate, Pampaneira, the Fuente Agria spring, Trevelez and Capileira, with Pampaneira getting the longest stop at two hours.
The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though it is near public transportation and infant seats are available. Infants must sit on laps. Travellers should have a moderate level of physical fitness, and one reviewer mentioned many steps on the walk to a waterfall.
A full refund is available if the booking is cancelled at least 24 hours before the start time, with changes also not accepted inside that window. If the tour is cancelled for poor weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, a different date or a full refund is offered.
Comfortable walking shoes, since the day involves village wandering and steps, plus layers for mountain weather that can be cold or wet. Room in the bag for jamón, cheese or souvenirs is useful, as reviewers often buy food to take home.
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