Lanjarón

Lanjarón is a small town in Granada Province in Andalusia, situated in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The settlement spreads up a hillside with traditional white-washed houses, narrow lanes, and a main road that runs through the center, linking different neighborhoods together.

The town was established during the Arab-Andalusian period as part of the Nasrid Kingdom before the Christian Reconquista brought it under Spanish control. It developed as a rural settlement and served as an important location along mountain routes for centuries.

The town has basic amenities and services, accessible via a well-maintained road connecting to larger settlements. Visitors will find shops, restaurants, and accommodations in the central area, though the hillside location means being prepared for steps and slight inclines when moving around.

Water from Lanjarón is known for its natural mineral content and has been valued for its health properties for generations. A local mineral water bottling facility remains an economic mainstay of the community, reflecting how the area's natural resources shaped its livelihood.

Location: Province of Granada

Capital city: Lanjarón

Elevation above the sea: 659 m

Part of: distrito notarial de Órgiva, Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Alpujarra Granadina, Alpujarra Granadina

Shares border with: El Pinar, Lecrín, Nigüelas, Dúrcal, Dílar, Capileira, Bubión, Pampaneira, Soportújar, Cáñar, Órgiva, Vélez de Benaudalla

Website: http://lanjaron.es

GPS coordinates: 36.91887,-3.48331

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:04