Location & Links
‘A Place in Bubión’ is located in the heart of the high Alpujarras (La Alpujarra) in Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountain range and just 1 hour from Granada Airport. Bubión is a perfect location for those wanting a mountain holiday with easy access to the coast (Costa Tropical) and the Moorish City of Granada
Bubión is the middle of 3 white villages (pueblos blancos) – the other two being Capileira, and Pampaneira. Each of these high white villages have its own distinctive atmosphere and character. They all have a good selection of restaurants, bars and shops.
These villages are the starting point of some of the very best walking routes Southern Spain has to offer. To the north of Bubión sits mainland Spain’s highest mountain, Mulhacén, at 3400 metres and its challenging neighbour, Veleta. For keen walkers, both can be conquered. For the slightly less adventurous, there are many beautiful river valleys, stunning waterfalls and picturesque footpaths.
Granada city is just an hour away and there are buses that run from Bubión to the city centre. The world famous Alhambra is a sight not to be missed and was a finalist to become one of The New 7 Wonders of the World in 2007. Other places to visit in Granada are the Cathedral and the Albaicín – Granada’s Moorish Quarter with fantastic shops and ancient streets.
The Costa Tropical is one hour’s drive from Bubión and is a perfect day out. The closest beaches are those of Motril, Almuñecar and Salobreña.
Just one and half hours away is the Sierra Nevada ski resort which opens from December until April - weather permitting. In 1996 it hosted the World Championships.
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Airports: Granada/Jaén International Airport, is located approx 80km from Bubión and has flights from around Europe. RyanAir are the main operator from the UK with flights from Liverpool, East Midlands and London Stansted. Both Malaga and Almeria airports are about two and a half hour's drive from Bubion. From Malaga there are many international flights daily. Some to consider are BMIBaby, Easy Jet, Monarch and RyanAir. Almeria also has a good selection of flights arriving and departing daily - these include RyanAir and Easy Jet.
Car Hire: Although a car is not essential, it is recommended. The car hire companies that seem to offer the best deals are Carjet and AurigaCrown Car Hire.
Public Transport: Alsina Greaells is the bus company for this area and they have a good web site listing bus times. There is a regular city centre bus from Granada Airport and then the Alsina bus will bring you to Bubión. Alsina also have a service that runs to Órgiva, the local market town, and to Trevélez, the highest village in Spain, famed for its Serrano Ham.