La Taha lies on the southern slope of the Sierra Nevada, between the Trevélez and Poqueira rivers, in the heart of the Alpujarra of Granada. It is recognised as a Biosphere Reserve and lies within the Sierra Nevada Natural Park and National Park. This geographical setting provides a clear framework for planning your trip: routes, landscapes and traces of history offer different perspectives on the region.

Routes in La Taha and Órgiva

There are seven locally signposted routes in La Taha and seven downloadable leaflets. You can include the routes in your plans individually and consult the relevant materials before setting off. Local route conditions may change, so check the latest situation before you go. This keeps your planning focused on the specific routes, rather than treating all seven as a single offering.

Another selection of routes can be found in the neighbouring municipality of Órgiva. The Paseo de la Vegueta is a linear route in the south of the municipality: it is 1.8 kilometres long and rated easy. The Circular de Bayacas loop, by contrast, starts on the streets of Órgiva and follows paths and irrigation channels to the hamlet of Bayacas. Along the way, it offers views of the valleys of the Río Seco and Río Chico rivers, as well as agricultural land of high ecological value. The two descriptions therefore differ both in route type and in the landscapes they mention. Check local conditions for these routes too before setting out.

Traces of history and townscape

Near Órgiva, the Fondales Bridge crosses the Río Trevélez. It once connected the historic Taha de Ferreyra, also known as Taha de Pitres, with the Órgiva area. A grain mill was built next to the bridge, and significant remains of it have survived. The bridge and mill remains provide a tangible architectural link to the region’s cultural heritage, without implying that they form part of a single circular route.

Órgiva borders La Taha as a municipality, but has its own distinctive features. In Barrio Alto, traditional Alpujarra architecture, whitewashed houses and steep streets have been preserved. In the town centre is the Plaza de la Alpujarra, laid out in 2004. Its two tinaos, each about ten metres long, depict the different villages of the Alpujarra in illustrations. Other buildings also have their own distinctive features: the Molino de Benizalte on the edge of town dates from the 16th century, was built in the Mudéjar style and was once used to grind olives. The Casa Palacio de los Condes de Sástago was built in the 16th to 17th centuries; its tower is crowned with 26 battlements.

Choose a holiday apartment to suit your travel interests

If you are looking for holiday apartments in La Taha, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your trip: will it centre mainly on the seven signposted routes, the location between Trevélez and Poqueira, or the historical traces in the surrounding area? You can consider Órgiva as a separate destination, with its own routes and buildings. Then compare the specific location of each holiday apartment with the places you plan to visit.

Discover more destinations: Orgiva, Cájar, Lobras, Puerto Lope, Murchas, Illora, Armilla, Baza.

For the broader travel overview: Granada.