Trevélez

Culinary Delights and Mountain Majesty

Perched high up in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Trevélez claims to be Spain’s highest village. It is known for its clean air, breathtaking views and most especially its Jamón Serrano making it a destination that foodies and nature lovers should consider.

The village of Trevélez spans across two districts or ‘barrios’ – the lower barrio decorated with colourful flowers is full of small squares resembling those atypical buildings in Alpujarras flanked by narrow windings while the upper barrio enclosed from all sides by towering peaks encompasses traditional drying houses where famous Trevelez hams are being cured. The cool mountain breeze together with this unique climate makes this place an ideal stopover for curing this finger-licking ham which is a national delicacy in Spain.

The white washed houses that cling onto the slopes of Trevélez are topped off by their characteristic flat roofs and round chimney pots creating a beautiful scene against the backdrop of soaring peaks. The town’s height makes it a cool summer retreat as well as popular base camp for treks into Sierra Nevada National Park including ascents up Mulhacén which is mainland Spain’s highest mountain.

You can find local shops offering regional products such as honey, cheeses, wines produced locally among others at the heart of Trevélez. To savor these local delicacies there scores of traditional taverns & restaurants around town all adding to an authentic Alpujarran atmosphere.