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Gójar

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Gójar

Gójar works well as a base: 5 minutes from Dílar, 22km from Sierra Nevada National Park.

Gójar is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 5,024, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gójar 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 Gójar to your route.

About Gójar

Gójar is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the city has a population of 4,946 inhabitants.

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Where is Gójar located?

Gójar is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.1046 latitude, -3.6056 longitude.

What is the population of Gójar?

Gójar has a population of approximately 5,024 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
5,024
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.1046, -3.6056

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 Gójar

8 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.

8 km · about 15 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Frigiliana

Repeatedly voted Spain's prettiest white village, a steep tumble of geranium-draped lanes above the Costa del Sol.

43 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Caves of Nerja

Spectacular caverns containing the world's largest known stalactite and prehistoric paintings dating back 42,000 years.

44 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Balcón de Europa, Nerja

A palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.

47 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Gójar

  • 22 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.
  • 47 kmBalcón de Europa, NerjaA palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
  • 55 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.

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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