Bubión - Just below the mountains of the Sierra Nevada |
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Bubión
by Saskia Mier
Bubión sits halfway between Capileira and Pampaneira in the Poqueira gorge, surrounded by magnificent views of the often, snow-capped Sierra Nevada peaks and the Alpujarras. Bubión is also a good base for walking and is on the GR7 long-distance footpath. It has about 360 inhabitants.
History
The earliest recorded data on Bubión was collected by Hernando de Jorquera and dates back to the time of the Goths, although the first organised colony was Roman and almost all of its inhabitants were involved in mining. More>
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Things to see
Iglesia Parroquial Virgen del Rosario
The church was founded in the sixteenth century, but was rebuilt in the seventeenth century. More>
Ermita de San Antonio
The Chapel of San Antonio was in ruins until it was restored in 2006, opening its doors once more to the residents of Bubión. More>
Museo Municipal “Casa Alpujarreña”
The municipal museum was built close to the time of the re-conquest. It is a typical Alpujarra house furnished and decorated as such. More>
Countryside Walks
In the heart of the Alpujarra, the route through Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira in the Poqueira Ravine allows travellers to take in one of Spain's most beautiful landscapes.
Sendero Pueblos del Poqueria
- Length of route: 8.9 km
- Duration: 3 hours 50 minutes
- Level of difficulty: medium
- Type: Semicircular
Ruta Pampaneira - Bubión - Capileira
- Regions: Alpujarra and Lecrín Valley
- Municipalities: Pampaneira, Bubión, Capileira
- Length of the route: 9.8 km
- Estimated duration: 3h 45m
- Departure altitude: 1,010 m
- Maximum altitude reached: 1,430 m
- Maximum positive gradient: 630 m
- Ecosystems: Medium and high mountains
- Recommended season: Any time of year
Bus service
There are bus services from Bubión to Alcútar, Granada, and Trevelez. More>
Gastronomy
The typical dishes of the village are the choto al aljillo (garlic stewed goat), puchero de hinojos (fennel stew), trucha al horno (roasted trout), choto al ajillo (stewed goat), potaje de garbanzos (chickpea stew) and asadura aliñada (liver). Sweet treats include arroz con leche (rice pudding), pestiños (honey pastries) and roscos fritos (doughnuts).
Festivals
Popular festivals in Bubión are Fiestas Patronales de San Sebastián y San Antón, Mauraca, San Juan and Semana Cultural. More>
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast for the next few days for Bubión. More>
Tourist Office
The tourist office of Bubión is located in the Town Hall. More>
Nearby Places
The neighbouring villages to Bubión are Pampaneira and Capileira.