Textiles and Tinaos: A Tour of Pampaneira

Nestled in the dramatic Poqueira Gorge, Pampaneira is one of Alpujarra’s most picturesque villages. On this walking tour, you’ll explore the history, architecture, and food of the village that, until recently, was inaccessible and so developed a unique culture and way of life. The tour starts and ends outside the Iglesia de la Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz church). From Plaza de la Libertad, outside the church, you’ll make your way down the charming Calle Verónica, before heading up to Paseo de Federico García Lorca. You’ll hear how this passage was named after the famous poet and playwright who used to visit the Alpujarra with his family. From there, you’ll meander through Pampaneira’s most picturesque streets and alleyways, stopping at some breathtaking viewpoints. You’ll see the village from above before making your way back down to its centre. Along the way, you’ll pass a traditional lavadero (wash fountain) where the women of the village used to wash clothes and gossip. You’ll hear about life in the village, traditional foods, and how the climate has shaped the village. Finally, you’ll make your way back down to the church, past a weaving workshop with a traditional loom that uses flying shuttles. On this 45-minute tour, you’ll also have a chance to: • Discover what *acequias* are, and why they are so important • Hear about the role of *tinaos* (covered walkways) in village life • Take in the colourful textiles hung up around the village • Find out why a proper road to the village was only built in the 1950s • Learn about *jarapa* and why it’s such a sustainable product By the end of the tour, you’ll have a sense of how life in this rugged environment has been shaped by the landscape, climate and the various people who have inhabited it.

Price: £6.99 from VoiceMap