Camping Balcón de Pítres

This part of the world (the ‘sunny side of the Sierra Nevada’, according to the owners) is crammed full of hiking and biking trails for all sorts of abilities, including some proper downhill descents for brave bikers and some gentler village strolls for folks who prefer a more leisurely pace. Horse riding, canyoning and climbing excursions are also nearby for a different view of the Sierra Nevada National Park. Much gorgeous local plant life is on display at the Alpujarra Garden Association, half an hour’s walk away on the other side of Pitres. On the way back, pass by the arts centre in the village itself to view (and maybe treat yourself to) paintings, pottery and leatherwork made by local artists. If you’re up for a drive of an hour and a half or so, you could also make day trips to the Moorish city of Granada or down to the coast for a beach day at Calahonda.