Most people who go to Trevelez take the classic route via Lanjaron, Orgiva, Pampaneira.
There is an alternative route that takes you to an equally interesting area.
First off, program your GPS for La Calahorra, a small town with 700 residents and a huge Renaissance castle.
You can only visit the castle on Wednesday (10am). Keep on following the A337, a serpentine road that takes you to the Puerto de la Ragua, ski station during winter, recreational area during summer.
Once you leave the puerto, put the GPS on Trevelez and admire the landscapes.
Located at a height of more than 1400 meters, Trevelez is known as the highest mountain village in Spain. Whether this is true or not is a totally different matter, but because of the height and the fresh air, Trevelez can produce some of the best hams in Spain. The hams are dried during some months and have an incredible taste.
Because of its famous ham, Trevelez can attract a lot of tourists in summer. Nevertheless, if you like good food, it is worth a visit.
In our next post, we will show you the most beautiful villages of the Alpajurra.
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