Las Alpujarras is a natural and historical region in Andalusia, Spain, on the south slopes of the Sierra Nevada and the adjacent valley. It extends over two provinces, Granada and Almería. The high villages in the region have lost population as younger people seek work in the cities, in Spain and elsewhere in the European Union. Tourism has developed as the natural environment of this area has become better known. Serrano ham, cured in Trevélez and other high-altitude villages, is a major local product.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to the Las Alpurarras region on June 1st, 2016. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.