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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Canjáyar is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Almócita, 28km from Tabernas Desert.
Canjáyar is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 1,568, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Canjáyar 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 Canjáyar to your route.
Canjáyar is an agricultural town in Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It is situated along the river Andarax in the Alpujarra region of Almería 47 kilometers from the provincial capital, Almería. The mild climate in Canjáyar makes it a year-round tourist destination. Canjáyar is foundRead more
at the foot of Sierra Nevada, looking over into the Sierra de Gádor. Surrounded by orchards, which are themselves served by a system of hundred year old aqueducts.
The town has held a yearly Holy Cross festival on April 19 since 1601.
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Canjáyar is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.0096 latitude, -2.7394 longitude.
Canjáyar has a population of approximately 1,568 people, making it a town in Spain.
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Full driving guide for Spain8 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
The highest paved pass in Andalusia at 2041m, crossing the Sierra Nevada between the Alpujarras and the Marquesado with arid Mediterranean mountain scenery.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Europe's only true desert, the spaghetti-western backdrop where Sergio Leone filmed the Dollars trilogy.
28 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
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.
55 km · about 65 min drive
national park
Mainland Spain's highest peaks, with the Pico Veleta road climbing past alpine lakes to nearly 3,400m near Granada.
56 km · about 65 min drive
famous 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
national park
A volcanic desert coastline of hidden coves, dunes and ochre cliffs that's one of Spain's wildest unspoiled shores.
58 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop lighthouse above the jagged Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, a stunning sunset stop on Almería's volcanic coast.
58 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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