Cáñar

Cáñar

This village, located in the Alpujarras. The small village itself is has kept the Arabic influence alive, with narrow streets, whitewashed houses and flat roofs a common sight. The villages has a population of 250 and another 150 live in the district mainly in a hippy or traveller comune called Beneficio. The village is located high on the hillside at 1,050 feet above sea leval and at the end of the GR-4102 which joins the popular A-4132 Orgiva to Travelez tourist route.

In detail Cáñar is located off the popular A-4132 road which runs from the the junction with the A-348 just to the west of Orgiva passing many pretty Alpujara villages until it reaches the A-4130 west of Juviles. The A-4132 is only 34km but the route take at least 70 mins excluding stops to drive. The villages on or just (off) the route are Cañar, (Bayacas), Caratuanas, (Suportujar), Pampaneira, (Bubion), (Capileira), Pitres, Busquistar, Trevelez, Junction with A-4130. From here is is posible to return back to Orgiva via Almegijar, A-348, Torvizcon, another 34 km but by less mountain roads so only 45 mins return.

Alternatively continue east alson the A-4130 for more Alpujarra villages; Juviles, Alcutar, Bérchules, Yegen, Mariena, Picena, Valor, Jubar.

Things to see in the village

Park the car at the entrance to the village in the 'Mirador de Africa' car park. Take the oportunity if it is a clear day to use the binoculars provided to see Africa.

Santa Ana parish church is located in Plaza Santa Ana.

The “El Fex” farmhouse is a prime example of this Arabic influence; it dates between the 8th and 9th centuries.

Visitors can also visit the moorish artefacts remains that have been found in the old Molino de Ramblero mill.

Things to see and do outside the village

The Puentepalo beauty spot by a pine forest at the source of the Río Chico. There are barbecues and tables provided, making it a spot for a picnic. A dam called Dique 24 was built on the Rio Chico in 1942 to prevent the flash floods watch the water cascade over it; it has a 30m drop.

La Cueva de Sortes and the Fuente de Poyo Dios are also interesting sights for visitors. The fountain is said to be where Federico García Lorca wrote some of his poetic compositions/poems.

The location of Cáñar is great for mountain hiking, there are two routes included in the Europeo E-4 path which goes from Tarifa, Spain all the way to Greece.

Holiday rentals in and around Cáñar

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Cáñar

Alpujarra Guesthouse, habitaciones en un cortijo sostenible y aislado en medio de la nada en parque natural Sierra Nevada a 1150 metros altitud

Situated within 49 km of Granada Science Park in Cáñar, Alpujarra Guesthouse, habitaciones en un cortijo sostenible y aislado en medio de la nada en parque natural Sierra Nevada a 1150 metros altitud offers accommodation with seating area. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a terrace and a swimming pool.

Handicrafts

Ceramic products are widely made in the village and are available in many stalls and workshops.

GASTRONOMY

Visitors who want to sample the typical dishes of Cáñar should try ajo blanco (white garlic soup), la sopa de almendras (almond soup) or potaje de habichuelas (green bean stew).

FIESTAS

The patron saints day is in July, in honour of Santa Ana. La fiesta de las mozuelas on 28 December is also something worth seeing if you are around.

NEARBY PLACES

Cáñar is 60km from Granada city. The neighbouring villages to Orgiva are Lanjarón, Orgiva, Suportujar.

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