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Located at a height of 1486 metres, the town of Trevélez is the highest recognised municipality in Spain. It lies at the confluence of the [[Río Trevélez]] with a smaller stream, to the southwest of [[Mulhacén]], the highest peak of the [[Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada]] mountains and of the Iberian peninsula. The town lies to the west of the Río Trevélez. It is divided into three parts, the Barrios Bajo, Medio and Alto (lower, mid and upper quarters), with 200 metres of altitude difference between the highest and lowest points, and the only bridge over the river is in the Barrio Bajo. The Barrio Bajo is a significant [[tourism|tourist]] centre, while the Barrios Medio and Alto are more typically Alpujarran in style, though tourism is important to the economy of the entire town. To the west, the nearest town is [[Busquístar]]; the road through the Bajo Barrio continues to the east and south to [[Juviles]] and [[Torvizcón]]. There is a regular |
Located at a height of 1486 metres, the town of Trevélez is the highest recognised municipality in Spain. It lies at the confluence of the [[Río Trevélez]] with a smaller stream, to the southwest of [[Mulhacén]], the highest peak of the [[Sierra Nevada (Spain)|Sierra Nevada]] mountains and of the Iberian peninsula. The town lies to the west of the Río Trevélez. It is divided into three parts, the Barrios Bajo, Medio and Alto (lower, mid and upper quarters), with 200 metres of altitude difference between the highest and lowest points, and the only bridge over the river is in the Barrio Bajo. The Barrio Bajo is a significant [[tourism|tourist]] centre, while the Barrios Medio and Alto are more typically Alpujarran in style, though tourism is important to the economy of the entire town. To the west, the nearest town is [[Busquístar]]; the road through the Bajo Barrio continues to the east and south to [[Juviles]] and [[Torvizcón]]. There is a regular bus service along this road, linking the town to the regional centres of [[Lanjarón]] and [[Órgiva]] as well as the provincial capital, [[Granada]]. |
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Trevélez is famous for the quality of its air-cured [[Ham#Spain|ham]]s, a speciality throughout the Alpujarras but particularly associated with the town because the cold climate due to its altitude makes for ideal conditions for storing them. |
Trevélez is famous for the quality of its air-cured [[Ham#Spain|ham]]s, a speciality throughout the Alpujarras but particularly associated with the town because the cold climate due to its altitude makes for ideal conditions for storing them. |
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 The approach to Trevélez from the west | |
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 Location of Trevélez | |
| Country |  Spain |
| Autonomous community |  Andalusia |
| Province | Granada |
| Comarca | Alpujarras |
| Judicial district | Órgiva |
| Government | |
| • Alcalde | Antonio González Álvarez (2007) (PSOE) |
| Area | |
• Total | 91 km2 (35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,476 m (4,843 ft) |
| Population (2009) | |
• Total | 842 |
| • Density | 9.3/km2 (24/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Treveleño, -ña |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 18417 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish |
Trevélez is a town in the province of Granada, Spain. Its population in 2002 was estimated at 799. The river Trevélez flows through the town. They are located in the western part of the Alpujarras region. One of the highest mountains in Spain the Mulhacen and Alcazaba (Sierra Nevada) are at the north side of the village a few hours walking distance away.
Located at a height of 1486 metres, the town of Trevélez is the highest recognised municipality in Spain. It lies at the confluence of the Río Trevélez with a smaller stream, to the southwest of Mulhacén, the highest peak of the Sierra Nevada mountains and of the Iberian peninsula. The town lies to the west of the Río Trevélez. It is divided into three parts, the Barrios Bajo, Medio and Alto (lower, mid and upper quarters), with 200 metres of altitude difference between the highest and lowest points, and the only bridge over the river is in the Barrio Bajo. The Barrio Bajo is a significant tourist centre, while the Barrios Medio and Alto are more typically Alpujarran in style, though tourism is important to the economy of the entire town. To the west, the nearest town is Busquístar; the road through the Bajo Barrio continues to the east and south to Juviles and Torvizcón. There is a regular bus service along this road, linking the town to the regional centres of Lanjarón and Órgiva as well as the provincial capital, Granada.
Trevélez is famous for the quality of its air-cured hams, a speciality throughout the Alpujarras but particularly associated with the town because the cold climate due to its altitude makes for ideal conditions for storing them.
Trevélez celebrates the day of the Virgen de Las Nieves (Virgin of the Snows - see article in external links) in the summer months. On this day the virgin is carried to the summit of Mulhacén and a mass celebrated. The tradition being that this will keep travelers safe in the Sierra Nevada for another year.
External links
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Photo gallery
<gallery> File:RoyLindmanTrevelez 004.jpg|Terrace housing File:RoyLindmanTrevelez 006.jpg|Trevelez as seen from the west side <gallery>