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Algarinejo

Village

Algarinejo is a city located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the city had a population of 4,184 inhabitants. The city is located by the Pesquería River.

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The name "Algarinejo" presumably originates from the Arabic word "al-gar", meaning "the cave".

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Village information

Coat of arms of Algarinejo
Province
Granada
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
2,335
Altitude
596 m
Area (IGN)
91.2 km²
Postcode
18280
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The essentials for getting around Algarinejo without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.

Getting there

Coordinates: 37.3249° N, 4.1588° O

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By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.

Useful facts

Postcode
18280
Altitude
596 m
Population (INE 2025)
2,335 inhabitants
Province / region
Granada · Andalucía
Official website
algarinejo.es

Useful phone numbers

  • Emergencies112
  • Poison information91 562 04 20
  • Town councilOn the official website

We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.

When to come

There are no events in Algarinejo's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.

  • Spring

    Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.

  • Summer

    Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.

  • Autumn

    Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.

  • Winter

    Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.

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