Walking the GR7
The GR7 ( for more information click here ) in the Alpujarra valley and the Sierra Nevada, being part of the E4 grande randonee, is a walking track along mule paths from Almería to Granada. Orchards and water streams, white villages in wild nature. Laróles and Yégen via the GR7 are 'one day' walking destinations. In Yégen you may stay overnight and continue your walking the following days to Bérchules and Trevélez. Transport of your luggage can be arranged.
The new walking track SULAYR circumverences the Sierra Nevada, crossing the natural park as well as the national park ( for more information click here ).
There are many other paths for wonderful walk experiences or trekking while on holiday here.
Birdwatching
The vicinity of Mairena is well known for its rich birdlife and many (over 2100 species) plants.
La Joya
Helping out harvesting almonds in September and olives in January and February on the land of La Joya, is a fun experience that you will always want to treasure in your fondest of memories.
Horseback riding
Horse trekking activities are throughout the year. There are also seven or ten days horse riding itineries leading you around the Alpujarras valley and the mountain range of the Sierra Nevada. The horses are five to ten years of age and are of the Apallosa and Hispano-Arabes race.You may inquire us for reservations.
Biking
For a really physical thrill there are wonderful opportunities for bicycling or biking. Please bring your own bikes.
Cross country skiing
Only an half hour car drive up the mountain is the ski resort Puerto de la Ragua with ski rental facilities. Usually there is enough snow from the month of November until March for excellent skiing or cross country skiing. For more information on weather conditions, please click here
Dining outdoors
When these enjoyments have created a healthy appetite, you may want to eat out In Mecina Alfahar where Louis has a very favourable restaurant. Isabel in Júbar cooks Alpujareña dishes, as do el Puente in Válor. Alqueria de Morayma in Cádiar and el Rincón in Yégen are two restaurants at a higher price bracket.
Fiestas in the Alpujarras - click here
Walking the GR7 - click here
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