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Abrucena

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Abrucena

Abrucena is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Fiñana, 34km from Tabernas Desert.

Abrucena is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 1,379, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Abrucena sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Abrucena to your route.

About Abrucena

Abrucena is a municipality of Almería province, in Spain.

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Where is Abrucena located?

Abrucena is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.1323 latitude, -2.7971 longitude.

What is the population of Abrucena?

Abrucena has a population of approximately 1,379 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
1,379
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.1323, -2.7971

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Abrucena

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Puerto de la Ragua

The highest paved pass in Andalusia at 2041m, crossing the Sierra Nevada between the Alpujarras and the Marquesado with arid Mediterranean mountain scenery.

17 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Tabernas Desert

Europe's only true desert, the spaghetti-western backdrop where Sergio Leone filmed the Dollars trilogy.

34 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Alto de Velefique

A twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.

37 km · about 45 min drive

national park

Sierra Nevada National Park

Mainland Spain's highest peaks, with the Pico Veleta road climbing past alpine lakes to nearly 3,400m near Granada.

51 km · about 60 min drive

famous road

Pico Veleta Road

Europe's highest paved road climbs from Granada past the Sierra Nevada ski station toward the 3,396 m Veleta summit, with hairpins above the clouds and views to the Mediterranean.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Capileira

Highest of the three whitewashed villages stacked in the Poqueira gorge of the Alpujarras, its flat-roofed Berber-style houses and chimney pots facing Mulhacén. End of the paved climb on the GR-421 before the old Sierra Nevada track.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Abrucena

  • 17 kmPuerto de la RaguaThe highest paved pass in Andalusia at 2041m, crossing the Sierra Nevada between the Alpujarras and the Marquesado with arid Mediterranean mountain scenery.
  • 37 kmAlto de VelefiqueA twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.
  • 51 kmPico Veleta RoadEurope's highest paved road climbs from Granada past the Sierra Nevada ski station toward the 3,396 m Veleta summit, with hairpins above the clouds and views to the Mediterranean.
  • 71 kmFaro de Cabo de GataA clifftop lighthouse above the jagged Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, a stunning sunset stop on Almería's volcanic coast.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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