Captivating Capileira: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Duration1h 15m - 1h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll discover Capileira’s rich history, including the Rebellion of the Alpujarra and the role of the silk industry.

The tour starts outside the Servicio de Interpretación de Altas Cumbres. From there, you’ll head up to the very top of the village for a bird’s-eye view of the box-shaped houses. You’ll find out about their characteristically grey roofs, coloured by the magnesium-rich clay used in them.

Continuing down, you’ll make your way through the maze of charming alleyways to the bottom of the village. You’ll pass the Mirador de Poqueira, which is a great vantage point for admiring the picturesque villages further down the valley. The tour ends back in the picturesque main square.

This tour will give you an insight into the history and culture of this captivating region. You’ll also pick up some fascinating details about its emblematic plants and animals.

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

What to expect

Capileira
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Capileira clings to the side of the Poqueira Gorge, looking down on the neighbouring villages of Bubión and Pampaneira. The narrow gorge lies at the western end of the Alpujarra, a geographic and cultural region that until recently, was largely inaccessible and so developed a unique culture and way of life. On this self-guided walking tour, you'll learn about the area’s rich history, including the Rebellion of the Alpujarra and the role of the silk industry.
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The tour starts outside the Servicio de Interpretación de Altas Cumbres (High Peaks Interpretation Service) on the main road. From there, you’ll head up to the very top of the village for a bird’s-eye view of the box-shaped houses.
Eras De Aldeire
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You’ll head to the Eras de Aldeire, a spectacular viewpoint for gazing up at Mulhacén, the highest mountain in the Sierra Nevada.
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This self-guided audio tour passes by the Mirador Sierra Nevada where you'll have breathtaking views of the famous mountain.
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You’ll walk by the Casa-Museo Pedro Antonio de Alarcón (a museum named after the novelist) and learn about the museum and novelist while you walk.
Iglesia Ntra Sra de la Cabeza
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You’ll walk by the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza (the village church) and hear about it while you walk.
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The tour ends in the picturesque main square, Plaza Calvario, where you can enjoy a refreshment at one of the nearby cafes.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts at Carretera, C. del Barranco de Poqueira, 1D, Capileira. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends in Plaza Calvario.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

From

$8.99 per person

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