Information about the 7 white washed villages of LA TAHA :

Pitres, Mecina, Fondales, Atalbeitar, Ferreirola, Capilerilla and Mecinilla
"Las Alpujarras", Andalucia.

The rural district known as La Taha (a Moorish word for an administrative area) comprises seven attractive whitewashed villages spread across the sunny southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada, in the very heart of the western ALPUJARRAS or 'Alpujarra Granaíno'. Around each nucleus of population stretch terraced fields and vegetable gardens where different kinds of fruit and trees grow according to the altitude, offering the visitor a lovely area in which to roam.

Landscape around Capilerilla village (1400 metres)

Above the main village of PITRES the landscape is dominated by oaks and sweet chestnuts, cherry and walnut trees. In the valley below, a Mediterranean climate permits the cultivation of figs, almonds and olives in traditional groves.The smallest and highest (1400m) of the seven villages is CAPILERILLA, almost untouched by the passage of time.. From here the magnificent view of the mountains takes in even the distant peaks of northern Morocco.
The other villages are scattered across the steep hillside between Pitres and the Rio Trevelez valley. Nearest to the dramatic river canyon are FERREIROLA, famous for its fizzy mineral water spring and FONDALES. Along with ATALBEITAR, MECINA and MECINILLA, situated a little higher up the hill, these villages enjoy a mild climate and are wonderfully peaceful.

The flat-roofed houses, narrow streets and covered passages (tinaos) show the lasting architectural influence of the Moors, who found their last refuge in Europe here after the fall of Granada.

Pitres with Sierra Lujar in the background

Market place Pitres

Tourist Facilities throughout La Taha
Selection of restaurants serving local and Mediterranean specialities, plus two with vegetarian cuisine; various bars and a discotheque.
Language school. Routes on foot or mountain bike, especially in the summer. Swimming pool in the campsite 'El Balcon de Pitres'.(in high season)

Distances:
Granada 75 km, Costa Tropical 50 km, Malaga and Almeria 200 km, Orgiva 25 km

Shopping:
Pitres. 2 Supermarkets, bank, pharmacy. 24 hr. medical service, health food and gift shops. Market day Friday. Bread and vegetable rounds in lower villages.