Alpujarra almeriense et Sierra Nevada orientale
The notebook of Alpujarra almeriense et Sierra Nevada orientale
Breathe higher, look further.
White villages, mountain roads, terraces, desert near and less known slope of Sierra Nevada.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Mountain · Countryside · Nature · Heritage
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Alpujarra almeriense et Sierra Nevada orientale
White villages, mountain roads, terraces, desert near and less known slope of Sierra Nevada.
The discovery of Alpujarra Almeriense and Sierra Nevada Orientale is based around Laujar de Andarax, Fondón and Ohanes. The stay thus alternates between mountain reliefs, the countryside, natural spaces and heritage, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: little shade and slow roads. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Laujar de Andarax
- Fondón
- Ohanes
- Sierra Nevada orientale
- Canjáyar
- Tabernas Desert
Before you choose
- Essential car
- Little shade
- Slow roads
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Place
Laujar de Andarax
Laujar de Andarax opens on an altitude Andalusia where buildings, roads and slopes tell a rhythm of mountain life. The tour takes strength when you alternate village and trail, then you return to nearby points of view. Clearer skies value contrasts.
Place
Fondón
Fondón keeps the look of a village of Alpujarra Almeriese, between white houses, plots and terraces at the foot of the Sierra Nevada. The streets invite you to look at the balconies, fountains and orchards nearby, with a dry light that accentuates the simple volumes of the building.
Place
Ohanes
At Ohanes, white houses climb on the slope and frame escapes to the gullies and mountains. The village is worth the visit for its narrow passages, its flowery thresholds and this feeling of rural balcony, especially pleasant when the heat drops and the reliefs resume contrast.
Nature
Sierra Nevada orientale
The eastern Sierra Nevada is a landscape of evolutionary volumes: slopes, valleys, razed areas and high points. A rhythm in several sequences gives breathing at daytime and avoids visual fatigue. Depending on the weather, the light can bring out remarkable terrain details.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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