Órgiva is the largest and most populous town of the Western Alpujarra and provides a hub for some of the more remote High Alpujarran villages and those to the South East. Situated in the lush valley of the Rio Guadalfeo, it makes for a great base from which visitors can explore the mountains and travel down to the coast.
For more information on Órgiva click here.
Founder of the GranadaSpain site, Sophie also runs a web design and writing business Bird on the Hill. She spent 7 years living in La Alpujarra, the Southern foothills of the Sierra Nevada, and is still a regular visitor to the area. In previous lives, she worked in events production and marketing in Hong Kong and London.
Where to go and what to do in Granada.
Many visiting Granada include other Andalucían cities in their itinerary. Seville is a city that won’t disappoint and April is a great time to visit because of the fabulous Feria de Abril.
A great climate, breathtaking views, diverse terrain, and vibrant culture make Spain’s Sierra Nevada a unique skiing experience not to be overlooked.
As we celebrate Día de Andalucía on 28 February – take a tour of the region and discover what Southern Spain has to offer including Granada, Seville and Córdoba.
BA have suspended all direct flights from Granada to London.
From July 25 the company will reinstate direct flights from London to Granada.