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Las Alpujarras Towns & Villages
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History The district of Almegíjar is part of the Sierra Nevada Natural Park and is located on the southern side. It is close to river Guadalfeo and has the main characteristics of the villages of the Alpujarra region- singular architecture of the houses, adapted to the craggy land and the climate of the area, with narrow streets of a Moorish past. | Things to see & do Parish church (1651) | 
| Gastronomy Alpujarra soups. Fried kid with garlic. Sirloin stuffed with mushrooms. Alfeñique. Cakes- chestnut creme caramel. Figs. Quince jelly. Honey coated courgettes. Alfajores. Cottage cheese. |
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(click on thumbnail to see larger image) Useful Info Inhabitants: 430 Altitude: 700 ms. Distance to Granada (km): 86 Surface (km2): 29
Gentilicio: Almegijeños
Zip code: 18438
Council:Telephone: 958 764 031
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