One of the villages we have to visit if we ascend the Mulhacén is Trevélez, located in the Alpujarra at 1,480 m altitude, which makes it the highest altitude town in Spain.
Trevélez is an ancient town with numerous legends and largely represents the typical culture of the area and is well worth a visit. It was one of the villages which strongly supported the Moorish rebellion that spread across the conquered territories of the Arabs.
From Trevélez, we have access to several hiking trails to enjoy the natural environment of the place or, as stated above, to ascend the Mulhacén.
The village is divided into three distinct neighbourhoods: Alto, Medio, and Bajo, each with its own unique charm. The highest house in the Alto neighbourhood reaches an altitude of 1,610 m above sea level.
Trevélez is also renowned for its exquisite cured ham, known as jamón serrano, which is cured in the cold, clean air of the region. This delicacy has earned its own Denomination of Origin.
Additionally, Trevélez is part of the Sierra Nevada National Park, offering breathtaking views and a variety of outdoor activities. The village's architecture is a testament to its Moorish past, with narrow streets and whitewashed houses that have stood the test of time.
Visitors can also enjoy the local cuisine in the village's bars and restaurants, making it a perfect destination for both nature lovers and food enthusiasts.
From near the city hall, we leave the town after passing by the public fountains and passing through an alley behind which is the start of our tour and the path of Barranco de la Solana.
To enjoy a nice view of the valley of the River Trevélez, we ascend the road to the left at the intersection after passing the Farms Cortijos de Piedra Redonda. Following this path and after crossing a canal, we get to another path that is behind a fence, which we take for just over half an hour to a pasture area which has gorgeous views and from where we can see the Valley of Seven Lakes (Siete Lagunas), our destination. From here, we can get to some of the peaks such as Alcazaba or Mulhacén; to the latter taking a path that is adjacent to the lagoon.
If we go during the summer season, we can also enjoy a refreshing swim in one of the lagoons and even camp if we take the route in 2 days.
This village in the Alpujarra is easily accessible by the highway A-7 to Motril. We take the road N-323 direction to Granada passing by Vélez de Benaudalla and Órgiva, from where we continue along the road GR-421 to Trevélez.
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