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Church of Santa María la Mayor
Temple of the seventeenth century located in the middle district of Capileira, main urban reference of the town. It is p
Andalucía / Granada
GranadaAndalucía
Capileira
GranadaAndalucíaIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
1.436m
ALTITUDE
S. XVI
CHURCH
550
INHABITANTS
ALPUJARRA
REGION
What you'll find here
Notable church
barroca · S. XVII · Open to visitors
Virgen de la Cabeza
Notable hermitage
Open to visitors
Virgen de la Cabeza
Historic altarpiece
S. XVII · Open to visitors
baroque altarpiece
National Historic Site
Poqueira Ravine
Scenic viewpoint
high peaks
Natural / national park
Sierra Nevada
Unique museum
Open to visitors
Pedro Antonio de Alarcón
White village
alpujarreña architecture
Movie village (film locations)
The Martyr - movie
Flower-covered balconies
balconies and flower pots
Film locations
- The martyrFilm
Capileira, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. Discover its magic.
Capileira from the Latin capillaris-e, which means hair, related to head, that is, the highest point of the ravine where it sits. It is located south of the province of Granada, is located in the heart of the Alpujarra and within the Sierra Nevada National Park, for its location we could well consider it as "Puerta de Sierra Nevada" for its southern slope.
Nestled on the left bank of the Poqueira River Valley, better known as "Barranco de Poqueira". Its location, and its altitude of almost fifteen hundred meters offers the best views of the ravine from the various viewpoints it has, from here
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What to see
Places of interest
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Pedro Antonio de Alarcón Ethnological Museum
Museum that shows the popular customs of the Alpujarra: clothing, utensils, trades and traditional life. A reference to
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Poqueira Ravine Viewpoint (Eras de Aldeire)
One of the best viewpoints in the Alpujarra: views over the Barranco del Poqueira and towards the peaks of Mulhacén and
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Virgen de la Cabeza Chapel
Traditional hermitage destination of a pilgrimage in April. It is part of the religious and festive heritage of Capileir
What to do in Capileira
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
Route of the Nasrid Villages passing through CapileiraMULTIEXPERIENCES
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ROUTE
Route of the Nasrid Villages passing through Capileira
Discover this route and its villages
EXPERIENCE
A Journey into the History and Beauty of the Alpujarra, the Gateway to Sierra Nevada
Congratulations! You have decided to live the Capileira experience. You are about to travel a unique itinerary full of ...
What to do
Experiences by category
Nature
Hiking, landscapes and natural areas
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
In the family
Activities for all ages
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Pet-friendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Location
Capileira is located in Granada, Andalucía.
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Motorhome areas
Where to stay overnight and refuel services with your motorhome in Capileira.
Parking for sports courts (outskirts)
Free overnight stay8 seats · Pets allowed · Managed by Capileira Town Hall
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Level ground, no shade or light; recreation area with picnic tables at 50 m. Nearest equipped area: Camping Balcón de Pitres (~8 km, municipality Pitres): emptying/filling ~10 € for visitors. Nearest equipped area: Camping Balcón de Pitres (~8 km, municipality Pitres): emptying/filling ~10 € for visitors.
- Access:
- Camino de la Sierra, 6, exit the village towards the sports center. Usual overnight stay for motorhomers; confirm local signage (the town council has applied specific restrictions on caravans in the town center). No equipment to be deployed.
- Phone:
- +34 958 343 201
Barranco de Poqueira public parking (downtown)
Free overnight stay6 seats · Pets allowed · Managed by Capileira Town Hall
Area services
- Drinking water
- Grey water drainage
- Sewage emptying / chemical toilet
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
- Showers
- Washing machine
- Sinks
- Toilets
- Picnic area
- Fenced / guarded enclosure
Only central parking lot; very busy in July-August. Quieter nighttime alternative: sports centers.
- Access:
- Calle del Barranco de Poqueira, parking in slope of the hull. Difficult for large AC; better daytime visit. Overnight stay subject to municipal regulations (check signs).
- Phone:
- +34 958 343 201
Carga eléctrica
Puntos de recarga para vehículos eléctricos
Cerca del pueblo(11 puntos)
A 15.2 kmRápido · 22 kW
Melia Sierra NevadaA 15.2 kmSemi-rápido · 7 kW
EndesaParking Pradollano, MonachilA 15.3 kmUltra-rápido · 60 kW
Repsol - Ibil (ES)Calle de la Virgen de las Nieves, Sierra NevadaDatos: OpenChargeMap (CC BY 4.0)
