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Canjáyar

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Canjáyar is an agricultural town in Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It is situated along the river Andarax in the Alpujarra region of Almería 47 kilometers from the provincial capital, Almería. The mild climate in Canjáyar makes it a year-round tourist destination. Canjáyar is found at the foot of Sierra Nevada, looking over into the Sierra de Gádor. Surrounded by orchards, which are themselves served by a system of hundred year old aqueducts.

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The town has held a yearly Holy Cross festival on April 19 since 1601.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Canjáyar
Province
Almería
Autonomous community
Andalucía
Population (INE 2025)
1,139
Altitude
608 m
Area (IGN)
67.6 km²
Postcode
04450
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Where to sleep in Canjáyar

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What to do

6 plans to experience Canjáyar on the move, not just passing through.

Hiking

3 activities

Hiking: GR 140

Hiking: GR 142

Hiking: PR-A 364 · Canjáyar - Ermita de Tices

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Natural areas

1 activity

Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

Getting there

Bike

2 activities

MTB: Transandalus

Cycling route: Santillana

Cycling routes on Google Maps

Places and plans from OpenStreetMap (ODbL): what is mapped within the municipal boundary, by name. If something is missing, it can be added there and will appear here in the next update.

In and around Canjáyar

What there really is in the village and around it, with distances. If an activity isn't on this list, we haven't found it nearby.

  • WineriesBodega Barea Granados · 3.5 km away, in Padules · 4 within 15 kmGetting there
  • ClimbingCacin · 8.5 km away, in AlmócitaGetting there
  • Spas and hot springsBalneario San Nicolás · 15.8 km away, in Alhama de AlmeríaGetting there
  • Via ferratasVia Ferrata Barranco de Carcauz · 19.4 km away, in FelixGetting there