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Pitres
Pitres is a half-day stop in La Alpujarra: walk the village, shop the Friday market and eat a mountain lunch. One night if you want to hike the Poqueira Gorge or drive the high road to Trevélez.
Pitres is the administrative hub of La Tahá, a cluster of whitewashed Alpujarran villages in the Sierra Nevada foothills. It has a supermarket, bank, health centre and Friday market, but no major sights. Most travellers use it as a lunch or market stop on the Granada–Trevélez route, or as a quiet base for walking the Poqueira Gorge and visiting Pórtugos and Busquistar.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds on the coast)
- Airports
- GRX · AGP
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pitres112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pitres, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyPitres is safe.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGRX Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (About 1.5 h by car; ALSA bus to Granada then change).
- Getting aroundOn foot in the village.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a bar€1.20–1.80 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (caña)€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Pitres–Pórtugoscheck€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a hotel or cottage, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedDouble room in a hotel or cottage, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GRX Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (About 1.5 h by car; ALSA bus to Granada then change) · AGP Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (About 2.5 h by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Dec (7 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pitres: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
1 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot in the village. A car is needed to reach Pórtugos, Busquistar or the Poqueira Gorge. ALSA buses run three times a day to Granada via Órgiva.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pórtugos
goDoor to door: 10 min
5 min by car or 20 min walk
Tiny white village with a spring-fed fountain.
Busquistar
goDoor to door: 15 min
10 min by car
Another Alpujarran village; good starting point for walks.
Poqueira Gorge
goDoor to door: 30 min
15 min by car to the trailhead near Capileira
Half-day hike with views of the Sierra Nevada.
Trevélez
goDoor to door: 40 min
30 min by car via the A-4132
Highest village in Spain; known for cured ham.
Granada
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
ALSA bus (3/day) or car via Órgiva
Full day for the Alhambra and Albaicín.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Pitres centre
Walk to the market, supermarket and bus stop; Hotel San Roque and self-catering cottages.
Cortijo Opazo
1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Pitres, countryside setting, self-catering.0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Pitres, countryside setting, self-catering.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €40–60 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a hotel or cottage1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| ALSA bus Granada–Pitres one way2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Friday market shopping (fruit, veg, cheese)2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €26 |
| Trip total≈ €141 per person per day, bed included | €282≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a bar | €1.20–1.80 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día (lunch set) | €10–14 (≈ US$12–17) |
| Beer (caña) | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bread from the bakery | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi Pitres–Pórtugoscheck | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Friday market fills the main square by 10:00; arrive early for parking.Friday market fills the main square by 10:00 AM; arrive early for parking.
- No petrol station in Pitres; fill up in Órgiva or Lanjarón.
- Mountain roads are narrow and winding; drive slowly.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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Emergency
- General emergency112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- ALSA bus Granada–Pitres: about €8 (≈ US$10), 1.5 h, 3/day (check)
- Taxi Pitres–Pórtugos: €8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-thyahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está el mercado? — Where is the market? (DON-deh es-TAH el mer-KAH-doh)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pitres. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds on the coast) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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