Pampaneira, another architectural treasure of La Alpujarra presenting Berber constructive elements like

• Tinao – type of roof covering part the street
• Terrao – flat roof made of beams and long slate pieces, topped by launa
• Regueras – water channels through town
• Launa – upper part of roof made of magnesian clay who became impermeable in contact with water
• Chimneys – iconic insignia of Las Alpujarras

The village located directly on the border of N.P. Sierra Nevada has derived its name from Latin Pampinus, but the major splendor lived during the Nasrid dynasty when the production of silk brought importance and richness around Las Alpujarras and whole Kingdom of Granada.

Pampaneira, together with villages around the river Poqueira Bubión and Capileira, was declared Historic-Artistic Site of Poqueira Gorge.

Tiny streets with water channels, chimneys, small shops and restaurants hidden around make this place pretty outstanding and unique creating special rush of mountainous village full of life.

Entertainment

Apart of daily rush in the village the weekend looks always big fiesta when plenty of visitors come over.

• Chisco de San Antón (January) – festival in honor of San Antón to protect animals
• San Blas (February) – festival of patron of Pampaneira
• Santa Cruz (May) – festival of patron of Pampaneira
• Sulayr Festival (July) – multicultural festival focused on music
• Feria de Artesanía, Turismo y Agricultura Ecológica – Craft, Tourism and Ecological Agriculture Feria (October)
• Mauraca (November) – festival of chestnut

Bar & Restaurants

• Casa Julio – typical dishes of Alpujarras always well done and pretty delicious
• Altaahuna Restaurant – lovely restaurant just on the square with traditional dishes
• Bodega Asador El Lagar – another excellent option pretty located on tiny street offering stunning meat

If you prefer, just walk through narrow streets to find you favorite one, as there are much more options.

Accommodation

• Hotel Estrella de las Nieves – actually the best hotel in situ with perfect background

Apart there are available many houses of apartments to rent on Booking.

Links

• https://www.andalucia.org/en/pampaneira
• https://turismo.pampaneira.es/