Travel Guide of Capileira in Spain by Influencers and Travelers
Capileira is the highest and most northerly of the three villages in the gorge of the Poqueira river in the La Alpujarra district of the province of Granada, in Spain. It is located at latitude 36° 57' N and longitude 3° 21' W, about 1 km north of Bubión.
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1 - Mulhacén
12 km away
Mulhacén is the highest mountain in the Iberian Peninsula. It is part of the Sierra Nevada range in the Cordillera Penibética. It is named after Abu l-Hasan Ali, known as Muley Hacén in Spanish, the penultimate Muslim King of Granada in the 15th century who, according to legend, was buried on the summit of the mountain.
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2 - Sierra Nevada
12 km away
Sierra Nevada is a mountain range in the region of Andalucia, in the province of Granada and, a little further, Málaga and Almería in Spain. It contains the highest point of continental Spain: Mulhacén, at 3,479 metres above sea level.
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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Day Trips from Granada
12 km away
Bask in the golden rays on pristine beaches, explore mysterious caves, and stroll through emblematic coastal towns. The exploration starts at Almuñécar, an ancient town founded by the Phoenicians a thousand years before Christ. Here, the Majuelo Park invites for a leisurely promenade, while the Castle of San Miguel, perched high above the city, offers sensational views of the tropical city of Granada. Next, the lovable town of Nerja awaits. Lunchtime promises a feast of local delicacies before heading to the famed Nerja Caves. These archaeological sites, part of Spain's historic heritage, will leave you breathless as you wander among a spectacular array of stalactites and stalagmites, creating a wonder of natural beauty.
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4 - Sierra Nevada National Park
29 km away
Sierra Nevada National Park is a national park located in the Sierra Nevada within the provinces of Granada and Almería in Andalusia, Spain. It was declared a national park on 14 January 1999.
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5 - Salobreña
30 km away
Salobreña is a town on the Costa Tropical in Granada, Spain. It claims a history stretching back 6,000 years. There are two main parts of Salobreña; The first is The Old Town which sits atop a rocky prominence and is a cluster of whitewashed houses and steep narrow streets leading up to a tenth-century Moorish castle, called 'Castillo de Salobreña' and it is one of its main tourist attractions.
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6 - Backcountry Skiing in Sierra Nevada
15 km away
Skiing or snowboarding in slopes is amazingly fun, but once you've become a good skier/ snowboarded, you'll look for a new challenge. Going off-piste and doing freeride in Sierra Nevada guarantees lots of fun! Telemark Sierra Nevada group of ski...
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7 - Dehesa del Generalife
30 km away
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8 - Alhambra
31 km away
The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It was originally constructed as a small fortress in AD 889 on the remains of Roman fortifications, and then largely ignored until its ruins were renovated and rebuilt in the mid-13th century by the Nasrid emir Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar of the Emirate of Granada, who built its current palace and walls.
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9 - Trekking | Sierra Nevada
11 km away
More than 15 mountains with an altitude of over 3,000 metres, including Mount Mulhacén, the highest peak in the Iberian Peninsula, welcome you to Sierra Nevada.
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10 - Partal Garden
31 km away
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11 - Alhambra Palace
32 km away
The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It was originally constructed as a small fortress in 889 CE on the remains of ancient Roman fortifications, and then largely ignored until its ruins were renovated and rebuilt in the mid-13th century by the Arab Nasrid emir Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar of the Emirate of Granada, who built its current palace and walls.
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12 - Granada
32 km away
Granada, locally is the capital city of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of four rivers, the Darro, the Genil, the Monachil and the Beiro.
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13 - Granada Cathedral
32 km away
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