Loja
Spain · AndalusiaES
Municipality in Andalusia, Spain
Loja, formerly Loxa, is a town in southern Spain, situated at the western limit of the province of Granada. It is in the valley of the River Genil, overlooked by the so-called Sierra de Loja, of which the highest peak, Sierra Gorda, stands 1,671 metres above sea-level.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 20,951
- Coordinates
- 37.169, -4.151
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 448 m
Overview of Loja
Loja — a low-key town in Andalusia, Spain — is worth a place on your map. Around 20,951 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. Its strongest draws are adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Loja
Adventure in Loja
(1)Under adventure, Loja is tagged with Climbing. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Loja.
Best time to visit Loja
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Loja is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Andalusia and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near Loja that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Loja known for?
- Loja, in Andalusia, Spain, is best known for adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 20,951 residents.
- What can you do in Loja?
- Recorded activities in Loja include Climbing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Loja?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Loja located?
- Loja 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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