Capileira
Spain · AndalusiaES
Municipality in Andalusia, Spain
Capileira is the highest and most northerly of the three villages in the gorge of the Poqueira river in the La Alpujarra district of the province of Granada, in Spain. It is located at latitude 36° 57' N and longitude 3° 21' W, about 1 km north of Bubión. Its altitude is officially recorded as 1436 metres, though there is a considerable altitude difference between the oldest part of the village, which is at the lower, southern end, and the highest part, where tourist-oriented development is currently concentrated. The area of the municipality is 57 km2.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 590
- Coordinates
- 36.961, -3.359
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 1436 m
Overview of Capileira
Capileira belongs to Andalusia, Spain and has the feel of a village. Around 590 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on sports, adventure and nature. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,436 metres.
Things to do in Capileira
Sports in Capileira
(3)Sports lovers get Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Capileira is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Capileira
(1)Looking for adventure? Capileira has Off Road Trails. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Capileira.
Nature in Capileira
(1)On the nature side, Capileira offers Mountains. Everything listed here comes from what Capileira is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Capileira
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Capileira are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Andalusia. Time zone: Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near Capileira that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Capileira known for?
- Capileira, in Andalusia, Spain, is best known for sports, adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 590 residents.
- What can you do in Capileira?
- Recorded activities in Capileira include Hiking, Hiking Trails, Walking Trails, Off Road Trails and Mountains. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Capileira?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Capileira located?
- Capileira is located in Andalusia, Spain. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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