Visit the Alpujarras villages (Lanjarón or Órgiva)

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Korte feiten: These whitewashed mountain villages sit at elevations over 1,000 meters in the foothills of Europe's southernmost mountain range. Lanjarón is famous for its natural spring water that feeds over two dozen public fountains, while Órgiva serves as the unofficial capital with a surprisingly large community of international residents.

Hoogtepunten: Lanjarón's streets are lined with ornate ceramic water fountains, each gushing pure mountain spring water from 24 different sources you can drink from freely. The village celebrates a chaotic water festival every August where locals and visitors alike drench each other with buckets, hoses, and water balloons in a tradition that has run for over 50 years.

Insidertips

• In Lanjarón, follow the Ruta del Agua (Water Route) map available at the tourist office to find all 24 public fountains with different mineral compositions.
• Visit Órgiva on a Tuesday morning when the weekly street market fills the main square with local produce, textiles, and handmade crafts.
• Wear sturdy walking shoes as both villages have steep, uneven cobblestone streets that get slippery when wet.
• Skip the main road restaurants and look for side-street cafes where a menu del dia costs 10-12 euros instead of 18-20.

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