# The most beautiful villages of the Alpujarra

White villages of Berber-style architecture on the slopes of Sierra Nevada.

- 145 votes · 12 items
- Aug 3, 2023 · Eva M.
- https://even.best/en/l/3759/the-most-beautiful-villages-of-the-alpujarra

## Top 12

1. **Trevélez** (12 · ▲12 ▼0) — One of Spain's highest villages, famous for its hams.
2. **Capileira** (11 · ▲12 ▼1) — Highest in the Poqueira, with views of Mulhacén and Veleta.
3. **Ferreirola** (11 · ▲12 ▼1) — Taha hamlet among irrigation channels and chestnuts.
4. **Pórtugos** (11 · ▲11 ▼0) — The Fuente Agria and its red mineral cascade.
5. **Pampaneira** (9 · ▲12 ▼3) — Streets with meltwater channels in the Poqueira gorge.
6. **Órgiva** (9 · ▲9 ▼0) — Capital of the Alpujarra with its Thursday market.
7. **Lanjarón** (8 · ▲9 ▼1) — Gateway to the Alpujarra, village of spring water.
8. **Bubión** (7 · ▲10 ▼3) — Between Pampaneira and Capileira, a listed historic site.
9. **Soportújar** (6 · ▲11 ▼5) — The witches' village.
10. **Mecina Fondales** (6 · ▲9 ▼3) — Taha hamlet on the lower villages route.
11. **Yegen** (6 · ▲8 ▼2) — Gerald Brenan's village.
12. **Busquístar** (5 · ▲8 ▼3) — Quiet village of covered passages and flat roofs.

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