Trevélez: Trails, Festivals and Jamón de Trevélez

In Trevélez, the Romería al Mulhacén de la Virgen de las Nieves has taken place every year since 1912. The ascent for this pilgrimage is made on foot; the statue of the Virgin is carried on the backs of pack animals.

Culture and History

The festivities in honour of San Antonio include a performance of Moros y Cristianos, rooted in a deeply embedded popular tradition. In the Chorrillo area, there are trenches, bunkers and ammunition remnants from the Spanish Civil War. Trevélez also has an 18th-century church with valuable works of art.

Hiking and High-Altitude Routes

The Chorrillo municipal route is 5 km long, climbs 1,121 m and reaches an elevation of 2,688 m. The Mirador de Trevélez viewpoint, at an elevation of 2,650 m, is also located along this route.

The Sulayr (GR-240) branches off to the left 80 m beyond the bridge over the Río Trevélez. The Siete Lagunas route begins at Callejón de la Era de Juan Pérez, slightly above Trevélez Town Hall.

The municipal route to Laguna de Vacares lists the Refugio Horcajo at an elevation of 2,215 m. The Horcajo route passes an extremely old weir that was used to measure the volume of water.

The official Ruta del río Trevélez runs from Plaza baja de Trevélez to Barrio medio de Trevélez and is 8,980 m long. It is considered not particularly difficult and has a low level of risk.

The walking trail to Molino Altero leads via El Cerrillo, a viewpoint overlooking the river, down to the ruins of Molino Altero.

Water and Landscape

The recreational area on the Río Trevélez is located next to the bridge on the Órgiva-Laujar regional road and includes natural river pools. At Fuente Agrilla, there is a freshwater spring and an iron-rich spring.

Walks in the Village

The Los tres barrios circular route follows Calle Real past traditional Tinaos and Corralones. It ends at Era del Fuerte, a viewpoint overlooking the valley and Trevélez.

The Ruta de los Tres Cerditos leads to thatch-, wood- and brick-built houses distributed across Trevélez’s three neighbourhoods. The route includes animals, fountains, washing places and Tinaos. It is considered suitable for families.

Further destinations: Fonelas, La Calahorra, Murchas, Illora, Velilla-Taramay, Atarfe, La Zubia and Granada.

Jamón de Trevélez and Craftsmanship

Jamón de Trevélez is naturally dried and cured using traditional methods. Generations of ham producers have passed down their craftsmanship in selecting, salting and curing the hams.

The Secadero-Museo de jamones Vallejo offers a guided tour. It presents the history and production process of the Alpujarra’s oldest drying facility, as well as the protected geographical indication Jamón de Trevélez.

To the higher-level travel overview: Granada.