Pampaneira, Spain | |
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 Location of Pampaneira | |
| Coordinates:36°56′N3°21′W / 36.933°N 3.350°W /36.933; -3.350 | |
| Country | Spain |
| Province | Granada |
| Municipality | Pampaneira |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.47 km2 (6.75 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,060 m (3,480 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 312 |
| • Density | 17.9/km2 (46.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Pampaneira is a village located in theprovince of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005census (INE), the village has a population of 355 inhabitants.
It is one of three mountain villages of the Barranco de Poqueira in theAlpujarras region. The other two villages,Bubión andCapileira, are located higher in the Poqueira gorge.
The Poqueira gorge starts below the mountain peak ofMulhacén, where the river Poqueira rises.There are many opportunities for hiking in the area.Guided walks are arranged by the local tourist offices which also sell mountain hiking equipment. Other companies can plan self-guided treks through the area.The nearest major town isÓrgiva.One of the highest all year-round lived-in mountain village in Spain,Trevélezis located nearby in the mountains to the east of the three villages.
Accommodation is available in all of the three villages but Capileira has the biggest range of facilities.
At the north side opens theSierra Nevada (Spain) range with one of the highest peaks in Spain;Mulhacén andAlcazaba (Sierra Nevada).
The village is located at about 1060 metres above sea level.
There are many craft shops selling ceramics, leather and clothes. Also on offer are the locally produced specialities of cheese and ham.
During the winter the Sierra Nevada and the Alpujarra mountains get covered in snow but the villages are rarely affected by snow for more than a few days a time.
There are bus connections running every day from the town ofGranada, Spain.
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