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It is famous for its

tangerines, olive trees, almond trees and orange blossom.

But also for its

and its ravines suitable for all types of audiences: locals and strangers, experts in these sports or simple initiates.

We are talking about the

, the beautiful region in the center-south of the province of Granada that borders La Vega to the north, Alpujarra to the south and

to the west.

They are the coordinates of this

dotted with old flour mills (some of them still work), traditional farmhouses and

.

Not in vain, the valley was known by the Arabs for its agricultural importance and they came to call it "the region or district of sugar cane" due to its large number of plantations of this product.

Hiking days

One of the landmarks of the valley is the

, a prodigy of nature belonging to the town of Soleres sculpted in limestone rock by erosion on the

, whose waters fill the Beznar dam.

"In addition, it is located

and Granada capital, so it is a perfect place to escape and disconnect," says Jesús Espinosa, guide to the valley.

He is in charge of organizing all kinds

between caves, slopes and various dips.

Hiking route in the Lecrín Valley.

In some parts of the route, the Barranco de la Luna reminds "the Grand

because of its reddish hue," says Espinosa during one of the routes, also known as

or

and which has more and more followers.

While pointing out the itinerary to be followed and immersing himself in knee-deep water, he adds that many other sports activities can be practiced in the area, such as

rafting and crossing a Tibetan bridge.

'Aquatrekking' session between ravines.

After the adrenaline rush, relaxation arrives in the nearby

, located in the town of Villamena and considered one of the few hotel-wineries in Andalusia that has all its vineyards around it.

Hence the views of the 25 coquettish rooms, with

in the decoration such as the door markers or the paintings that dot the premises, set in the universe of Bacchus.

Relax between vineyards

For something, Señorío de Nevada is a full-fledged wine hotel.

As if that weren't enough, the silhouette of

slips into the background from the windows that overlook the garden of this four-star

The complex, which does not lack an appealing swimming pool surrounded by olive trees, is located 700 meters high, which causes "a

for growing vines", as confirmed by its manager, Antonio Gimeno.

Pool of the Señorío de Nevada hotel.

The winery not only offers

, but its restaurant is one of the region's gastronomic essentials.

Try the

on duck mousse, the

on mushroom ragout and tickets, or the grilled Iberian secret on potatoes a lo poor.

For dessert, you shouldn't leave without ordering the

, with homemade curd included.

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