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Marchal

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Marchal

Marchal is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Polícar, 30km from Pico Veleta Road.

Marchal is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 377, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Marchal 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 Marchal to your route.

About Marchal

Beas de Guadix is a municipality in the province of Granada, Spain. As of 2010, it has a population of 396 inhabitants.

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What are the best things to do in Marchal?

Marchal offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Marchal located?

Marchal is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.2964 latitude, -3.2035 longitude.

What is the population of Marchal?

Marchal has a population of approximately 377 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
377
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.2964, -3.2035

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 Marchal

5 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.

28 km · about 30 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Alhambra

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

37 km · about 40 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Marchal

  • 28 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.
  • 30 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.
  • 72 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 Marchal.

Beas de Guadix

🇪🇸 Spain

2 km awayPop. 377

Purullena

🇪🇸 Spain

3 km awayPop. 2,215

Polícar

🇪🇸 Spain

5 km awayPop. 229

Guadix

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 18,718

Benalúa de Guadix

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 3,211

Lugros

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 366

Cogollos de Guadix

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 727

Albuñán

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 467

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