Órgiva facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Órgiva
Municipality
View of Órgiva looking eastward
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Órgiva
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Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Andalusia
Province	Granada
Comarca	Alpujarra Granadina
Judicial district	Órgiva
Area
• Total	134.14 km2 (51.79 sq mi)
Elevation	450 m (1,480 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	5,649
• Density	42.113/km2 (109.071/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Orgiveño, -a
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	18400 (Órgiva) 18410 (Bayacas) 18418 (Las Barreras y Los Tablones) 18710 (Alcázar)

Órgiva is a town in Spain, located in the province of Granada in Andalusia. It is part of the Alpujarras region, a beautiful valley between two mountain ranges: the Sierra de Lújar and Sierra Nevada. About 6,000 people live in Órgiva.

Welcome to Órgiva!

Órgiva is often called the "gateway" to the Alpujarras. This makes it a popular spot for tourists who want to explore the area. The town is a lively place with many things to see and do.

What to Do in Órgiva

Every Thursday, Órgiva hosts a large market. Here you can find all sorts of local goods and products. It's a great place to experience the local culture.

The town also has modern facilities for fun and sports. You can enjoy a swim at the municipal swimming pool. There is also a football pitch where you can play or watch games.

Getting Around Órgiva

It's easy to travel from Órgiva to other places. Bus services connect the town to the coast, like Málaga. You can also take a bus to Lanjarón and Granada, which is the capital city of the province. Buses also go to other small villages throughout the Alpujarras.

Gallery

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  Town centre

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  A sculpture of Don Quijote, the famous creation of Cervantes, in Orgiva.

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  Statue of Lorca and Falla, Órgiva