With the help of a grant from the regional government, la Junta de Andalucía, the threshing circle was restored with a view to it becoming the stage of our future theatre. It was a big undertaking that involved building containing walls, reconstructing the outer circumferance, which had fallen away over time, and restoring the ancient cobbling. Work took about a month and the team was made up of one unemployed member of every family in the village,which meant around 20 families were involved in total.

……using local materials

…and traditional local building techniques

…making use of the know-how of the local community

The construction of the stone seating above and around the threshing circle, to transform it into an amphitheatre, was carried out using the same techniques and materials traditionally used in the construction of the agricultural terraces in the area and placing special emphasis on creating a space that is in harmony with the spectacular natural environment that surrounds it.

…funded in part by a crowdfunding campaign

…a design that adapts to the terrain

…a total capacity of 250 people

With funding from the Diputación de Granada, in July 2015, the lateral access stairs, toilet block and storeroom for our equipment could be built. These much needed improvements mean that the seating is now much more easily accessed.

The biggest village in the municipality, highlights include its church, with its unique, sixteenth century dome, which is the only one of its kind in La Alpujarra, and the Museum-house of Pilar Pérez. this restored house offers a glimpse of life in the Alpujarras in years goneby.

JÚBAR

The smallest of the 4 villages, the church at Jubar boasts the oldest Mudejar-style ceiling in La Alpujarra and Medieval frescos on the wall, that were discovered during restoration work a few years ago. The perfect place to enjoy a classical music concert.

PICENA

The village of Picena, its houses built of the steep slopes of the river, has several interesting walks, including one to natural pools.

MAIRENA

Dubbed the “Balcony of the Alpujarra” for its spectacular views, on clear days you can see the coast of Africa from the pretty little village of Mairena.

WHAT TO DO

Además de visitar los pueblos, este entorno natural nos permite practicar en el municipio numerosas actividades al aire libre, como el senderismo para los que les gusten las caminatas y con una amplia red de senderos, bicicleta de montaña con un centro BTT formado por un entramado de 9 rutas de diferente dificultad, 344 kms de recorrido y pionero en sostenibilidad al no utilizar señalización física sobre el territorio, un parque de Multiaventura con diferentes juegos en altura y una gran tirolina de 110 metros de longitud y, como no, las actividades de nieve en el Puerto de la Ragua con el esquí de fondo como principal actividad o contar con circuitos de trineos con perros

In addition to exploring its villages, there are numerous outdoor activities of offer in the municipality, such as hiking and walking, and mountain biking. Nevada boasts its own mountain bike centre that offers 9 routes of varying difficulty and 344 kms of track in total. It is considered poineer in Andalusia, because its focus is on sustainability by not using signage. There is also a multi-adventure park with a zip wire, of course, the Puerto de la Ragua Pass which offers cross-country skiing in winter months and the promise of refreshing walks and temperatures 10º lower than elsewhere in the Alpujarras in the summer. It is also possible to take a husky sleigh ride, both with snow and without it.

WHAT TO EAT

Another of the area’s biggest attractions is its traditional rural gastronomy. In addition, wine and craft beer, traditional preserves, cheese and olive oil are all produced locally. Why not let us arrange you a wine or beer tasting. Or you can sample the traditionally made jams and preserves.

The National and Natural Park of Sierra Nevada is one of the biggest national parks in Europe and the largest in Spain. Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1986, it has the greatest biodiversity in Europe making it the perfect destination for nature lovers. Here are some pointers to help you explore our little corner of this natural wonder, the municipality of Nevada, with its 4 villages: Laroles, Picena, Júbar and Mairena

WHERE IT IS AND HOW TO GET THERE

Situated in the southeast of the province of Granada and to the west of Almeria, the municipality of Nevada is located on the southern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range (which is known as La Alpujarra) and at the foot of the Puerto de la Ragua mountain pass.

GETTING THERE:

From Guadix, take the A92 motorway to La Calahorra and from there, take the A337 road to Laroles over the Puerto de la Ragua.
From the province of Almería and the coast of Granada, take the road from El Ejido to Berja, and from there follow signs to Cherín and then on to Picena and Laroles.

WHEN TO GO

Any time of the year is a good time to visit this part of the Sierra Nevada and there are a great variety of outdoor activities all year round. In winter, there’s snow and cross country skiing, followed by an evening in front of the fire. And the cooler temperatures make it a great place to visit in the summer. So there are no excuses tnot to come!

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

The Park has a total covers an area of 169 239 hectares and it is the highest mountain range in the whole of western Europe, after the Alps. Its highest point is the Mulhacén peak at an altitude of 3,482m. Two thirds of the municipality of Nevada falls within the Natural and National Park of Sierra Nevada. There is a ski station situated at the top of the Puerto de la Ragua pass at an altitude of 2000m, offering cross-country skiing.

FLORA AND FAUNA

Sierra Nevada has 2,100 species of plants, representing a quarter of all known species in Spain and a fifth in Europe, and 66 of them are only found here. It represents the greatest biodiversity of in Europe.

In terms of fauna, up in the mountains you’ll find the alpine accentor, the blue rock thrush and the red-billed chough. In the the river valleys, you can spot blackbirds, orioles, sparrowhawks and goshawks. It is also a breeding ground for booted eagles, buzzards, golden eagles and eagle owls, among others. In terms of mammals, wild boar, foxes, badgers, genets and, above all, mountain goats.