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Alicún de Ortega

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Alicún de Ortega

Alicún de Ortega sits on the route: 5 minutes from Dehesas de Guadix, 38km from Sierra de Cazorla Natural Park.

Alicún de Ortega is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 566, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Alicún de Ortega 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 Alicún de Ortega to your route.

About Alicún de Ortega

Alicún de Ortega is a village located at the province of Granada, Spain. In the Islamic era, it was known as ‘Hisn-Laqoon’ - ‘the fort of Luqun’ (Alicun), an strategic outpost of the sub-region of Guadix in the Emirate of Granada. In the year 836 Hijri of the Islamic calendar or 1433 Gregorian, it was captured by the

Read more forces of Castile, a regretful loss as recorded in the poetry of the 15th century scholar Abdul Kareem Al-Basti (of Baza). According to the 2005 census (INE), it has a population of 563 inhabitants.

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Where is Alicún de Ortega located?

Alicún de Ortega is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.6090 latitude, -3.1365 longitude.

What is the population of Alicún de Ortega?

Alicún de Ortega has a population of approximately 566 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
566
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.6090, -3.1365

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 Alicún de Ortega

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Sierra de Cazorla Natural Park

Spain's largest protected area, a rugged maze of pine-forested peaks and the source of the Guadalquivir river.

38 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Úbeda Renaissance Quarter

A UNESCO ensemble of golden Renaissance palaces and chapels amid an endless sea of Andalusian olive groves.

49 km · about 55 min 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.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Alicún de Ortega

  • 57 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.
  • 65 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.
  • 78 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.

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 Alicún de Ortega.

Dehesas de Guadix

🇪🇸 Spain

4 km awayPop. 562

Villanueva de las Torres

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 752

Alamedilla

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 815

Pedro Martínez

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km awayPop. 1,229

Cabra del Santo Cristo

🇪🇸 Spain

17 km awayPop. 2,239

Hinojares

🇪🇸 Spain

17 km awayPop. 497

Larva

🇪🇸 Spain

18 km awayPop. 491

Huesa

🇪🇸 Spain

18 km awayPop. 2,527

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