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The large, sparsely inhabited area covering the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, one of Spain's few National Parks. The peaks of over 3000 m make it one of the highest sierras in Europe, and Mulhacen at 3482 m is the highest mountain in the Iberian peninsula.
The Alpujarra is a natural and historical region in Andalusia, Spain, on the south slopes of the Sierra Nevada and the adjacent valley. The average elevation is 1,200 metres (4,000 ft) above sea level. It extends over two provinces, Granada and Almería; it is sometimes referred to in the plural as "Las Alpujarras". There are several interpretations of this Arabic-origin name: the most convincing is that it derives from al-basharāt (البَشَرَات), meaning something like "sierra of pastures". The administrative centre of the part in Granada is Órgiva, while that of the part in Almería is Alhama de Almería.
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This yoga center offers many retreats and activities and has experienced teachers in a peaceful environment surrounded by nature. It is also possible to volunteer here in exchange for accommodation. Just check with the owners beforehand.