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Algarinejo

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Algarinejo

Algarinejo sits on the route: 15 minutes from Zagra, 54km from El Torcal de Antequera.

Algarinejo is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 4,243, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Algarinejo 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 Algarinejo to your route.

About Algarinejo

Algarinejo is a city located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the city had a population of 4,184 inhabitants. The city is located by the Pesquería River. The name "Algarinejo" presumably originates from the Arabic word "al-gar", meaning "the cave".

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Where is Algarinejo located?

Algarinejo is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.3253 latitude, -4.1585 longitude.

What is the population of Algarinejo?

Algarinejo has a population of approximately 4,243 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
4,243
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.3253, -4.1585

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 Algarinejo

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Alhambra

Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.

53 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

El Torcal de Antequera

A surreal karst landscape of stacked, pancake-like limestone formations carved by erosion, with ibex roaming the trails.

54 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

Jaén Cathedral

A monumental Renaissance cathedral dominating the olive-oil capital, a model for many churches in Latin America.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Algarinejo

  • 69 kmBalcón de Europa, NerjaA palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
  • 71 kmCaminito del ReyA thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
  • 76 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.

Driving in Spain

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

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Algarinejo.

Zagra

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 1,092

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Iznájar

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Huétor-Tájar

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17 km awayPop. 9,105

Loja

🇪🇸 Spain

17 km awayPop. 21,574

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