Pampaneira Information
Pampaneira is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the village has a population of 355 inhabitants. It is one of the three unique mountain villages on the Alpujarras mountains. Other two villages Bubión and Capileira are also located on the Poqueira gorge, but higher. Poqueira gorge starts from the outskirts of the Mulhacen mountain, where also the river Rio Poqueira starts to flow. There are several footpaths, which are very popular, because of the mountain sceneries. Guided walks are arranged from the local tourist offices, where one can also buy some mountain equipment. Nearest major town is Órgiva. The highest all year round lived mountain village in Spain Trevélez can be found deeper on the mountains at the east side of the three villages. It is about 15km away. Accommodation is available in all of the three villages. Capileira is the biggest of the villages having a few smaller hotels. At the north side opens the Sierra Nevada (Spain) range with one of the highest peaks in Spain ; Mulhacén and Alcazaba (Sierra Nevada). Village is high above the sea level reaching over 1000m height. It is famous of its many craft shops and of typical mountain food in one of its few restaurants. There are several craft shops selling either ceramics, leather, clothes or other hand made things. It is also common to find local food articles. During the winter time the Sierra Nevada and Alpujarras mountains get covered of snow. There is almost daily bus connections from the town of Granada, Spain.
External link Tourist Info Site in several languages including English
Coordinates: 36°56′N 3°21′W / 36.933°N 3.35°W
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Pampaneira
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Genius water canal
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White washed village
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Drying of peppers & garlic
Categories: Municipalities in Granada
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