About Lanjarón
Lanjarón is a small village located in the province of Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It's situated in the Sierra Nevada National Park and is known for its natural beauty, rich history and cultural heritage. The village itself has several historic landmarks and when the sun sets over the mountains you can enjoy glass of local wine or hearty meal at one of many bars and restaurants.
Basic information
| Elevation | 659 m |
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| Population | 3 600 |
| Length (Air) | 2 km |
| Length (Walking) | 2,3 km |
The village has a mix of traditional architecture and modern amenities. Lanjarón's landscape is dominated by the surrounding mountains, including the iconic peak of Mulhacén (3,478m), the highest point in mainland Spain.
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Surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Sierra Nevada range, the discrict offers stunning views of verdant valleys and crystal-clear streams. The area also offers numerous outdoor activities to enjoy such as hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and rock climbing.
Lanjarón is also known for its natural springs, which have been a source of therapeutic benefits since Roman times. Despite fading fame and quality, the spa resort of Lanjarón welcomes every year hundreds of visitors coming to enjoy local spa procedures.
Find out more about the village
- General information about Lanjarón (wikipedia.org)
- General information about Provincia de Granada (wikipedia.org)
Sierra Nevada
Lanjarón is part of Spanish National Park Sierra Nevada.
La Alpujarra
The village Lanjarón is also known as Puerta de la Alpujarra, because of its geographical location of first settlement on the main road into Alpujarra Granadina. You can find out more about Alpujarra using links below.
- General information about Alpujarra Granadina (wikipedia.org)
- VIDEO - Comarca de La Alpujarra, Granada (youtube.com)
- VIDEO - La Alpujarra (youtube.com)
Come, discover and experience the authentic charm and beauty of Lanjarón, the village of the Water.
