Alpujarra de la Sierra Postal Codes: 18450 to 18460 | Alpujarra Granadina, Granada, Andalucía

Key Facts

Alpujarra de la Sierra is a municipality located in the Alpujarra Granadina region of Granada province, Andalucía, Spain. Situated in the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains, this municipality occupies a strategic position within the broader Alpujarra region, characterized by its dramatic mountainous terrain and traditional white villages. The municipality covers approximately 69 square kilometers of rugged landscape at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 meters above sea level, with a population of around 250 residents distributed across several small settlements. Alpujarra de la Sierra is administratively divided into multiple population centers including Mecina Bombarón, Yegen, and Golco, each maintaining the distinctive architectural style of the region with flat-roofed houses and narrow, winding streets. The area is renowned for its rich Moorish heritage, preserved through centuries of isolation, and its traditional agricultural practices including terraced farming and chestnut cultivation. Visitors to Alpujarra de la Sierra can explore its network of ancient footpaths, sample local products like honey and cured ham, and experience the unique cultural traditions that have survived in this remote mountain enclave. For those seeking postal code information for the various settlements within this municipality, detailed data is available for each of its constituent population centers.

Neighboring Regions

• Alpujarra de la Sierra
• Bérchules
• Cádiar
• Ugíjar
• Válor