Activities
In recent years Las Alpujarras have seen a big increase in tourism especially from within Spain. This has led to more and more centres and schools being set up offering a wide choice of sports and cultural activities.

Below is a list of links we have compiled for Las Alpujarras, the Lecrin Valley and Granada. If you are particularly interested in any activity a bit of research will turn up a lot more than we have been able to list here.


The Alpujarra is wonderful country for walking, cycling, horse riding and mountain biking.

General

Granada Aventura Company dedicated to organising a variety of activities skiing, climbing, mountain bike, canoeing, canyoning etc.

Multi-Aventura Alpujarra Active tourism, quad bikes, hiking etc. Based in the campsite in Orgiva

 

Horse Riding

Palmali Horse riding and guided walks in Albuñuelas, Lecrin valley

Camino Verde Riding in the Sierra Nevada and Alpujarras in Andalucia, Spain.
ride@caminoverde.co.uk


Riding Andalucia Treks on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada


Caballo Park Horse riding in the Alpujarras. Based in Soportujar


Caballo Blanco Trekking Trekking centre in Lanjaron between the high Alpujarra and the Lecrin Valley


Los Alayos Equestrian centre - Treks and classes in Dilar on the edge of the Lecrin valley.

 

Quad Bikes

See General above.


Mountain bike
Alpujarra Experience
Mountain bike hire and adventure activities in the Alpujarras.


Deportes Nomadas Mountain bike hire and outward-bounds sporting goods. Dúrcal, Lecrin Valley


Andalucia Tours Company offering numerous activities including bike hire.

Ride Sierra Nevada Bike hire and guided tours.


Diving

Almuñecar Dive Centre Located in Almuñecar on the Costa Tropical.

Buceo La Herradura Located in La Herradura on the Costa Tropical.


Hiking and 4x4 tours

Guiding Light
Mountain Guides in Sierra Nevada. Walking, trekking and rock climbing

España Alta
Winter and summer activities in the Sierra Nevada - walks, treks, snow-shoe, climbing.

Andalucia Tours
Company offering numerous activities including guided walks and 4x4 tours
info@andaluciatours.es

Sierra Nevada Natural
Hiking and 4x4 tours in the Sierra Nevada

Nevadensis
4x4 excursions, walks and bike tours in Las Alpujarras


Paragliding and balloon flights


Fly Granada
Site with lots of info on paragliding in Granada.

Draconexion
Paragliding school in Granada.


Fly Park Almuñecar
Paragliding club on the Costa Tropical


Balloon fightsGlovento Sur organise balloon flights over historical Granada.

Golf

Santa Clara Golf
18 hole golf course in Otura, Granada

Los Moriscos.
18 hole course located on Playa Granada, Motril, Costa Tropical

Granada club de golf Located in Las Gabias, Granada. 18 hole


Ski


Sierra Nevada Ski General information for the Sierra Nevada ski resort.


Escuela Internacional de esquí International ski school. Spain's oldest privately run ski school.


Waterparks


Aquola Waterpark located just outside Granada.

Aquatropic is situated on the Velilla Beach in Almuñécar.


Courses and cultural activities

 

General

All Ways Spain Company dedicated to organising a variety of cultural activities including painting, ceramics and photography.


Painting


Arte Andalucia Painting courses in Capileira, Las Alpujarras.


Photography

Duotone Photography Photography courses and fantastic prints for sale online by David Aspinall

Stained glass


Inshala Stained Glass Courses in stained glass given by artists based in Las Alpujarras.

Ceramics


All Ways Spain Ceramics courses organised by All Ways Spain

Wrought Ironwork

Adam Hayes - blacksmith Short courses with artist blacksmith located in Nigüelas, Lecrin Valley.


Food and wine


Olive oil tours Half day tours taking in the villages of the area, a visit a 15th century oil mill and an opportunity to sample a variety of olive oils.

 

Casa Amelia Tapas tours and demonstration days. Welcome packs and catering in the Lecrin Valley area.


Mediterranean Cooking & Wine School Day courses in Spanish cooking and wines. Located in the historic Albaicin area of Granada.

Granada Tapas tours. Personalised Tapas Tours of Granada.


Bodegas Señorío de Nevada Vineyard and winery in the Lecrin valley. Visits available by appointment.

Barranco Oscuro Vineyard located Sierra de la Contraviesa region of Las Alpujarras.


Flamenco


La Canastera Flamenco show in cave district of Sacromonte Granada

Mamatita Maria Flamenco in Las Alpujarras.

Venta Luciano Flamenco show and restaurant in Almuñecar.

Zambra "La Rocío"Flamenco show in cave district of Sacromonte Granada

Other


O Sel Ling Centre of buddist meditation in La Alpujarras.


Balneario de Lanjarón. Famous mineral water spa.

 

Please note: The activities listed here are for general information only. We cannot accept responsibility for the services offered by these companies.