Orgiva holidays A fabulous cutural holiday destintion in the sunny region of Andalusia
Orgiva located in southern Andalusia, known as the gateway to the Alpujarras, Orgiva is the main town of La Alpujarra. Situated in a lush valley along the river Guadalfeo, Orgiva is surrounded by olive, lemon and orange groves. Between Sierre Nevada and Sierra de Lujar it's the perfect base in which to explore the mountains and the many remote villages higher in the hills. Attracting many tourists and settlers largely due to its landscape diversity of beach and sea and also for its bohemian atmosphere and relaxed vibe. Orgiva isn't far from the hippy community of Beneficio and other off-grid communites, El Morreon and Los Cigarrones.
A convenient bus service connects Orgiva to the coast, Granada, Malaga and many of the areas villages. The town itself has many bars down the main street where you can sit outside in the sunshine and watch the world go by. There's a weekly market in town selling local produce and handmade crafts. Plenty of outside activities are avaliable, horse riding tours, biking & hiking, as well as off-roading, yoga and pilates. Orgiva's envious climate makes for a fantastic holiday destination anytime of year but especially during the warm spring and summer months.
At a glance... | |
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Restaurants | 10+ |
Historical sites | ✔ |
Mountains | ✔ |
Market | ✔ |
Shopping | ✔ |
Car recommended | ✔ |
Nearest airport | Granada (65 km) |
Nearest bus station | Orgiva |
Featured holiday villas in Orgiva
Orgiva offers a wide selection of self catering holiday rental accommodation from luxurious villas on the outskirts of town to cosy town centre beach front apartments. Renting a holiday home in Orgiva can be the ideal base for exploring the surrounding area and is perfect for families, friends or a romantic escape.
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Things to see & do
Orgiva and the surrounding area is full of interesting towns, historic cities and countryside to explore.
A few suggestions.... | |
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Watersports & diving | ✔ |
Skiing & snowboarding | ✔ |
The Alhambra, World Heritage Site | ✔ |
San Sebastian festival - 20 January | ✔ |
White washed villages of La Alpujarra | ✔ |
Museo Ruiz de Almodovar - art museum | ✔ |
Our view on holidays in Orgiva
Orgiva is a stunning city for a family holiday or romantic escape. An excellent base in which to explore from, surrounded by beautiful scenery and located perfectly between the beach and mountains. There is something for everyone in and around Orgiva with interesting places to visit and explore.