Cádiar is a completely mountainous village that has preserved it´s Morisco feel and character. It was formed by three neighbourhoods: Cádiar, Narila and Yátor, and is situated between Sierra Nevada and Sierra de la Contraviesa. There were some extremely valuable archaeological remains found in the village, including pieces of ceramics from the medieval era.
This small museum houses a large collection of photographs of the town and its people.
This is the first museum of its kind in La Alpujarra, inaugurated on 19 August 2000.
This initiative aims to celebrate the life and work of the writer Gerald Brenan, and also serves as a cultural attraction for visitors.
Built in the sixteenth century, the church features a vault on pendentives, a nave and a separate main chapel with a square floor plan.
The church has a meticulously crafted Mudejar coffered ceiling, and the interior particularly stands out for its simplicity and beauty.
The current church dates back to the mid-eighteenth century.
The tourist office of Alpujarra de la Sierra is located in the Town Hall
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There are bus services from Alpujarra de la Sierra to Granada and Ugíjar using the bus company, ALSA
Popular festivals in Alpujarra de la Sierra are Fiestas de San Miguel, Romería de la Virgen de Fátima, Fiesta de San Juan, Semana Santa and Virgen Fátima.
Throughout the millennia, the Alpujarra has been the setting for countless historical events, remaining silent witness to them all. The Syrians and Phoenicians were the first people to establish commercial relations with the indigenous communities of the Spanish Mediterranean, and they may have been the founders of Sex (Motril), Ábdera (Adra), Sexi (Almuñecar).
The village of Alpujarra de la Sierra is a must-see destination for students of the life and work of Gerald Brenan. The Hispanics writer originally from England, lived in the Yegen area of the village for more than 10 years. The beautiful surroundings and traditional architecture have made it an attractive destination for rural tourism enthusiasts and lovers of sports such as hiking, mountain biking and horse riding.
Featuring a spa and 2 outdoor pools, Alojamientos Rurales Benarum con Spa offers attractive accommodation with balconies and views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Set in a charming rustic property, it is located in Alpujarra de La Sierra.
This rural complex in Mecina Bombarón features an outdoor swimming pool, sauna and steam bath. All villas offer panoramic views of the Alpujarra countryside.
Alojamiento Rural Mirador del Avellano features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Alpujarra De La Sierra. With pool views, this accommodation provides a balcony and a swimming pool. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace.
