This municipality located in the Alpujarra was one of many who participated in the famous rebellion against the Christian conquest. From the village we have access to several hiking trails to show us the beauty of the surroundings.
One route starts from Lanjaron with direction to Pampaneira and Niguelas while the other goes to Puerto de la Ragua.
We will analyse the route from Pampaneira in direction to Trevelez; an ideal destination from where we can plan our ascent of Mulhacen.
Among the local trails we highlight La Atalaya for being a good option for a tour of great beauty and which will show us among other things remains of abandoned farmhouses. After crossing the bridge situated near the recreational area we start the ascent on a trail until we can deviate leftwards to reach a forest road and where we can enjoy great views of the entire region. The destination of this route is 'Cortijo Bañuelo' from where we descend to the bridge at the beginning of the route.
Granadian Trail – Section Alpujarra GR-7
We analyse a short section of this long route which can be done in several days; we can start it in Suportujar, Pampaneira or Lanjaron.
From Suportujar to Pampaneira and Bubion
We can begin the Granadian Trail in Suportujar and finish in Bubion after passing by Pampaneira; 7.3 kilometres that will take us more than two hours along an ascension ranging from 946 meters above sea level to 1341 meters.
Itinerary:
- Suportujar
- Venta del Aire
- Rio Poqueira
- Pampaneira
- Bubion
This route of beautiful landscapes begins in Suportujar, a town of uncertain origins which might have originated during the Roman period or somewhat later and where we can visit places like the Forest House and Dam 24 forming part of the trail.
From Bubion to Busquistar
Route of about 9 kilometres that will take us about 2 ½ hours to travel and quite likely presence of snow during the winter.
The difficulty of this route is average and it starts at an altitude of 1300 meters above sea level in Bubion. The highest point of this tour is situated at 1546 and ends in Busquistar at 1173 meters.
Itinerary:
- Bubion
- Peña del Angel
- Capileira
- Pitres
- Atalbeitar
- Busquistar
In Bubion we can contemplate the typical houses of wooden beams and adapted to the slope.
In Busquistar we recommend a visit to the iron mines of Conjuro, where were found remains of an Arab lamp, which indicates that they were already active from the Arab period. We can also climb the Cerro de la Mezquita, where we have a great view and we can also see the remains of an ancient population.
From Busquistar to Trevelez
If we want to get to Trevelez we can take this route of 11.57 kilometres that will take us about 3 hours from the 1,190 meters at the start in Busquistar up to 1454 meters where is situated Trevelez.
Itinerary:
- Busquistar
- Mines of Mª Cristina.
- Barranco de los Alacranes
- Barranco de los Alisos
- Cortijo de la Roza Garcia
- Barranco de la Bina
- Trevelez
Trevelez is the highest located village on the peninsula, known to be the perfect place from where to begin our ascent to Mulhacen and Alcazaba. We can also visit the Archaeological Museum of the Alhambra and the Barrio Alto where is preserved traditional architecture of the Alpujarra.
The shortest route by road to Pampaneira is on the A-7 to Salobreña. From Salobreña we take the direction towards Lanjaron or Pampaneira.
In the map below you find the best route to get to Lanjaron and Pampaneira from Granada and Malaga. If needed you can rent a car in Malaga on your arrival or a private taxi to Lanjaron; on our page you can check our prices or request more information.
Credit cards accepted
