Lentegí Postal Codes: 18699 | Costa Tropical, Granada, Andalucía

Key Facts

Lentegí is a municipality located in the province of Granada, within the autonomous community of Andalucía in southern Spain. Situated in the western part of the Costa Tropical region, Lentegí lies approximately 40 kilometers from the provincial capital of Granada and about 20 kilometers from the Mediterranean coast. The municipality covers an area of approximately 23 square kilometers and has a population of around 300 residents, making it one of the smaller municipalities in the region. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra de la Almijara mountains, Lentegí enjoys a characteristic Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers, benefiting from its proximity to both the mountains and the sea. The municipality is divided into the main town of Lentegí itself and several smaller hamlets and rural settlements scattered throughout its territory. The local economy traditionally revolves around agriculture, particularly the cultivation of subtropical fruits such as cherimoya and avocado, which thrive in the unique microclimate of the Costa Tropical. Visitors to Lentegí can explore its traditional whitewashed houses, narrow winding streets, and the Church of San Antonio de Padua, which dates back to the 16th century. For those seeking postal code information for addresses within Lentegí or its surrounding areas, the municipality falls under the 18699 postal code district.

Neighboring Regions

• Jete
• Otívar
• Almuñécar
• Ítrabo