One man and his mule and dog, La Taha
High Alpujarra holiday guide – Pitres and its hamlets (La Taha)
Take the road east from the Poqueira Gorge and in 10 minutes you come to the Taha de Pitres.
Presided over by their small “capital” of Pitres, the six hamlets of La Taha are some of the quietest and prettiest places in the High Alpujarra.
The hamlets, typically at the end of country lanes that go no further, are perfect places to leave the car and start walking on nature trails.
Unlike the Poqueira Gorge which runs north to south from the mountains, the Taha runs east to west and has plenty more sun. The terrain is softer, the hours of daylight are longer, and atmosphere is completely relaxed.
Take the road east from the Poqueira Gorge and in 10 minutes you come to the Taha de Pitres.
Presided over by their small “capital” of Pitres, the six hamlets of La Taha are some of the quietest and prettiest places in the High Alpujarra.
The hamlets, typically at the end of country lanes that go no further, are perfect places to leave the car and start walking on nature trails.
Unlike the Poqueira Gorge which runs north to south from the mountains, the Taha runs east to west and has plenty more sun. The terrain is softer, the hours of daylight are longer, and atmosphere is completely relaxed.
La Taha de Pitres what-to-do visitors' guide
-Fabulous walks in valley and mountains. Paths lead out from all the villages and link most of them. Find out more: Alpujarra Walks
-Eat out or have drinks at a country bar-restaurant. See our guide to: Alpujarra Restaurants
-Friday is market day in Pitres. It’s a social occasion, too, with people taking the opportunity to catch up and have a drink afterwards at one of the terraces on the main square.
-Pitres has a well-stocked supermarket, including a local deli and wine section, below a corner of the main square.
-Go swimming at Pitres campsite. The large open air pool is open during the summer to non-campers paying an entrance fee. There are lawns and trees around it and there’s a restaurant. The campsite is on the left just before you get to Pitres (15 mins from Capileira).
-Learn pottery or painting from professional artist and teacher, Sheilagh Mulry, at her beautiful workshops in Fondales. Ask us for contact details.
-Hire the services of the Alpujarra’s most widely experienced and genial walking guide: George Robinson. Ask us and we'll put you in direct contact with him.
-Fabulous walks in valley and mountains. Paths lead out from all the villages and link most of them. Find out more: Alpujarra Walks
-Eat out or have drinks at a country bar-restaurant. See our guide to: Alpujarra Restaurants
-Friday is market day in Pitres. It’s a social occasion, too, with people taking the opportunity to catch up and have a drink afterwards at one of the terraces on the main square.
-Pitres has a well-stocked supermarket, including a local deli and wine section, below a corner of the main square.
-Go swimming at Pitres campsite. The large open air pool is open during the summer to non-campers paying an entrance fee. There are lawns and trees around it and there’s a restaurant. The campsite is on the left just before you get to Pitres (15 mins from Capileira).
-Learn pottery or painting from professional artist and teacher, Sheilagh Mulry, at her beautiful workshops in Fondales. Ask us for contact details.
-Hire the services of the Alpujarra’s most widely experienced and genial walking guide: George Robinson. Ask us and we'll put you in direct contact with him.
Fondales village, La Taha
Beyond La Taha de Pitres
Follow the road east to go further and deeper into Las Alpujarras.
-Visit Trevélez, the highest village in Spain (1,476 m). Try mountain-cured ham or trout from the local river. A lot of tour buses stop here so beware of large, impersonal restaurants. Best meals, atmosphere and views at La Fragua, on the highest of the village’s three levels. As you come to Trevelez, turn off left and follow the sign for Barrio Alto. Drive straight on to a parking area and La Fragua is just up by the church.
-On the way to Trevélez is Bar Paco in Busquístar.
-From Trevélez there are great walks up to the Seven Lagoons or Mulhacén. The road round the mountains leaves Granada province and continues into the Alpujarra that belongs to Almeria.
-Beyond Trevélez is a good road with more little villages to discover.
Follow the road east to go further and deeper into Las Alpujarras.
-Visit Trevélez, the highest village in Spain (1,476 m). Try mountain-cured ham or trout from the local river. A lot of tour buses stop here so beware of large, impersonal restaurants. Best meals, atmosphere and views at La Fragua, on the highest of the village’s three levels. As you come to Trevelez, turn off left and follow the sign for Barrio Alto. Drive straight on to a parking area and La Fragua is just up by the church.
-On the way to Trevélez is Bar Paco in Busquístar.
-From Trevélez there are great walks up to the Seven Lagoons or Mulhacén. The road round the mountains leaves Granada province and continues into the Alpujarra that belongs to Almeria.
-Beyond Trevélez is a good road with more little villages to discover.
