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Acequias Holidays
Acequias quite village in Las Alpujarras |
Acequias quite village in Las Alpujarras
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Acequias is a small white washed village high on the banks of the Rio Torrente, a deep gorge that was carved out by the river flowing down from the Sierra Nevada mountains National Park that make the back drop for this pretty village.
The river is now tamed and is used for Hydro Electricity generation, and for feeding the irrigation channels that water the fields and orchards of this lush valley. The village takes its name from the Spanish for irrigation channel.
The Sierra Nevada National park runs along the edge of the village and there are numerous footpaths leading out of the village including the GR& long distance footpath. The village does not have any shops or bars but local delivery vans call a daily basis. The surrounding villages have the usual array of bars, banks and supermarkets. Acequias is ideally situated for exploring Las Alpajurras and is situated on the edge of the Sierra Nevada. It is within easy reach of many historic towns and villages. The area is an ideal spot for those who enjoy walking and sight seeing. Located two hours from the Malaga Airport.
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