Órgiva

Órgiva is a municipality located at about 450 meters in elevation within a valley positioned between the Sierra Nevada and Sierra de Lújar mountains. Agricultural lands and streams shape the landscape surrounding the town and its structure.

After Granada fell to the Catholic Monarchs in 1492, this municipality was initially assigned to King Boabdil before being transferred to Don Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba. This change reflected the political reorganization of the region following the conquest.

The Thursday market brings together local farmers, artisans, and residents who exchange goods and maintain trading practices passed down through generations. This gathering shapes the town's social rhythm and shows how the community stays connected.

Four main roads connect the town to Granada, the Costa del Sol, and other parts of the Alpujarra region with regular bus services available. Checking routes ahead helps visitors plan their travel between destinations efficiently.

The area is home to alternative communities such as Beneficio, where residents practice sustainable living and maintain shared agricultural projects. These settlements represent experimental approaches to communal life in the rural region.

Location: Province of Granada

Capital city: Órgiva

Elevation above the sea: 450 m

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

Shares border with: Lanjarón, Cáñar, Carataunas, Pampaneira, La Taha, Torvizcón, Polopos, Rubite, Lújar, Vélez de Benaudalla, El Pinar

Website: https://ayuntamientodeorgiva.es

GPS coordinates: 36.90028,-3.42389

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:34