Welcome to Cáñar

Mirador de África

Cáñar is a Spanish town and municipality located in the northwestern part of the Alpujarra Granadina region, in the province of Granada and autonomous community of Andalusia. It limits with the municipalities of Lanjarón, Órgiva, Carataunas, Soportújar, Pampaneira and Bubión.

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The corners of Cáñar

Santa Ana Church

Built at the end of the 16th century with a Mudejar-style coffered ceiling and a Baroque altarpiece.

Fountain of Santa Ana’s Square

Drinking water fountain dating from 1883, built with limestone blocks.

Town House / Africa Viewpoint

On its roof is the Africa Viewpoint and inside there is a museum of the history of Cáñar.

Ya Bajos Fountain and the Música de las Mozuelas

Discover at this point one of the best-preserved traditions of Cáñar.

Slow food

Enjoy the specialties of Cáñar. They include almond soup, fennel stew, migas and game stews. From the confectionery, the donuts, pestiños and fritters stand out.

The hidden paradise

The surroundings of Cáñar hide numerous treasures that are waiting to be discovered. To do this, we propose four routes that will take us to places such as Dique 24, the Puente Palo recreational area, Casa Foresta or Alberca de la Sierra.

A deserved rest

Choose one of the rural accommodations in the town, surely you will not regret it.

Alpujarra Escape – El Tinao

Address: Calle San Antonio, 2
Phone: 618 465 675

Book El Tinao

Alpujarra Escape – Casa Rif

Address: Calle Álamos, 15
Phone: 636 271 746

Book Casa Rif

Cortijo Posteruelo 2

Address: Cortijo Posteruelo, 2
Phone: 625 074 163

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Do not leave a corner without visiting

Use our interactive map to locate all the points of tourist interest that we have prepared for you.