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Moclín

Andalusia, Spain · Europe

About Moclín

Moclín is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Colomera, 49km from Sierra Nevada National Park.

Moclín is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 4,173, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Moclín 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 Moclín to your route.

About Moclín

Moclín is a municipality in the province of Granada, Spain. As of 2010, it has a population of 4237 inhabitants. The Battle of Moclín took place here in 1280.

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Where is Moclín located?

Moclín is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.3396 latitude, -3.7865 longitude.

What is the population of Moclín?

Moclín has a population of approximately 4,173 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
4,173
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Andalusia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
37.3396, -3.7865

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 Moclín

5 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Jaén Cathedral

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

47 km · about 55 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.

49 km · about 55 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.

49 km · about 55 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.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Moclín

  • 49 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.
  • 67 kmBalcón de Europa, NerjaA palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
  • 75 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Moclín.

Colomera

🇪🇸 Spain

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Valderrubio

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13 km awayPop. 1,386

Atarfe

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16 km awayPop. 15,399

Chauchina

🇪🇸 Spain

16 km awayPop. 4,357

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