Pampaneira

Pampaneira, Spain
Coat of arms
Location of Pampaneira
Country	Spain
Province	Granada
Municipality	Pampaneira
Area
• Total	18 km2 (6.9 sq mi)
Elevation	1,060 m (3,478 ft)
Population (2005)
• Total	355
• Density	19.7/km2 (51/sq mi)
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)

Pampaneira is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the village has a population of 355 inhabitants.

It is one of three unique mountain villages on the Alpujarras mountains.The other two villages, Bubión and Capileira, are also located on the Poqueira gorge, but on higher elevation.

The Poqueira gorge starts below the peak of the Mulhacén mountain,where the river Rio Poqueira rises. There are several footpaths which are very popular because of the mountain views. Guided walks are arranged by the local tourist offices which also sell mountain hiking equipment. The nearest major town is Órgiva. One of the highest all year-round lived-in mountain village in Spain, Trevélez is located nearby in the mountains at the east side of the three villages.

Accommodation is available in all of the three villages. Capileira is the biggest of the villages, having a few smaller hotels.

At the north side opens the Sierra Nevada (Spain) range with one of the highest peaks in Spain ; Mulhacén and Alcazaba (Sierra Nevada).

The village is located at about 1060 metres above sea level.

There are several craft shops selling ceramics, leather and clothes. Also on offer are locally produced specialities like mountain cheese or ham.

During the winter the Sierra Nevada and the Alpujarra mountains get covered in snow.

There is a bus connections running most days from the town of Granada, Spain.

External link

Tourist Info Site in several languages including English

Photo gallery

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  Pampaneira

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  Genius water canal

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  White washed village

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  Drying of peppers & garlic