Hotels in Bubión

Bubión is one of those villages in the Alpujarra granadina where accommodation tends to be spread between the town centre and the slopes that drop down towards the barranco de Poqueira. If what you're looking for is convenience for parking and having everything close at hand, the centre of the village will suit you well: the streets are steep and narrow, but there are several apartments and guest houses integrated into the network of white houses. The upper area, near the road that links Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira, is more practical for arriving with suitcases and for setting out on hiking routes without taking the car. The lower part, closer to the river and the orchards, is quieter and has better views, but you'll have to climb considerable slopes to go for a meal or do some shopping. In total there are around forty options, and most are apartments (twenty) and holiday homes (thirteen), so the predominant profile is accommodation with a kitchen and space to spend time in, rather than a traditional hotel.

Prices vary quite a bit depending on the season. The cheapest you'll find is around 58 euros per night, and the average is about 104 euros, which gives an idea that there is something for different budgets. If you want the price to come down, avoid public holiday weekends and Semana Santa, which is when the area fills up most; the months from November to February, outside Christmas, tend to be the cheapest, and also the rainiest. In spring and autumn the climate is pleasant for walking, and in summer the village comes to life but the nights are cool. To get there, the usual way is to drive from Granada along the A-44 to Órgiva and then take the regional road that climbs up to the villages of the Poqueira; there is a bus from Granada to Órgiva, but then you'll need another local service or a taxi to get up to Bubión. Once there, almost everything is done on foot, and if you want to visit the neighbouring villages, the car is best, because the distances are short but the slopes don't invite you to walk between them.

Before booking, take a good look at whether the accommodation has heating or a fireplace, because in winter the stone and Arabic-tile houses are cold if they aren't prepared. It's also worth checking whether the price includes bed linen and towels, something that isn't always the case in holiday homes, and whether there is a minimum number of nights, especially at weekends. If you're travelling as a group or with children, pay attention to the real number of beds and whether there are very steep indoor stairs, common in traditional homes. And if noise matters to you, ask whether the room faces the main street, where neighbours' and visitors' cars pass during the day. With that clear, choosing between a rustic apartment like VILLA MOCA, a guest house like Las Terrazas de la Alpujarra or a country house such as “Una joya en la Alpujarra” will be a matter of taste and budget.