Valle de Lecrín Postal Codes, Granada, Andalucía Spain

Postal codes for Valle de Lecrín range from 18640 to 18660 in Andalucía, Granada, Spain. To find exact ZIP codes and postcodes within Valle de Lecrín, choose from the municipalities listed below.

Municipalities in Valle de Lecrín

Valle de Lecrín on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Valle de Lecrín regions in Spain. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Valle de Lecrín

Key Facts

Valle de Lecrín is a comarca (region) located in the province of Granada, within the autonomous community of Andalucía in southern Spain. Situated in the southeastern part of the province, this picturesque valley lies between the Sierra Nevada mountains to the northeast and the coastal regions to the south, serving as a natural corridor between Granada city and the Costa Tropical. The comarca covers approximately 460 square kilometers and has a population of around 22,000 residents distributed across its various municipalities. Valle de Lecrín is administratively divided into 8 municipalities: Albuñuelas, Dúrcal, Lecrín, El Padul, El Pinar, El Valle, Villamena, and Nigüelas, each contributing to the region's distinct cultural and geographical character. Known for its fertile agricultural lands, the valley produces abundant citrus fruits, olives, and almonds, while its strategic location has made it an important historical transit route between the interior and coast. The region's name, meaning 'Valley of Sadness,' reportedly stems from the sorrow felt by Moorish inhabitants forced to leave during the Reconquista. Visitors and residents can access detailed postal code information for all municipalities within Valle de Lecrín to facilitate navigation and local services throughout this historically rich Andalusian comarca.

Neighboring Regions

* Vega de Granada

* Alpujarra Granadina

* Costa Tropical

* Granada