Surprisingly, Soportújar is known as the witches’ village of Granada. It is located in the Natural and National Park towards the south side of the Sierra Nevada. In the area known as “Alpujarra de Granada”.
Does everything related to witches, brooms and black cats catch your attention? Then you must come to Soportújar to discover all its mysteries and secrets.
It is called the town of witches because after the Rebellion of the Alpujarras, the place was desolate and some people with pagan customs arrived who shared nocturnal rituals, covens.
The word “soportújar” itself means place of arcades. And it is called that because of the numerous passages that abound in the urban architecture of this place in Granada.
What to see and what to visit in Soportújar?
There are several places that can be good options when visiting Soportújar, such as:
- The Witches’ Fountain
It is decorated with Moorish tiles and is close to the church Catholic church that contrasts with the rest of the town.
- The wishing well
Many people visit it to make all kinds of requests and surely many will come true.
- Baba Yaga’s little house
It was built on two huge chicken legs and does not leave to attract both adults and children.
- The Aquelarre viewpoint
It is the obligatory point to contemplate spectacular panoramas.
- The cave of the Witch’s eye
It is called this because it is shaped like the eye of the great witch and where they usually scare to curious children who want to walk around the town without anyone else.
These are not the only ones, it is just a matter of deciding to visit this charming town full of curious stories.
Where to eat in Soportújar?
When the cravings come and you want to try the specialties of this mysterious town, there are several places you can go:
- La Taberna Romero:
It offers incredible dishes from Alpujarra salads, sea and mountain sauté, meatballs in almond sauce, chicken pate to a wide variety of wines. There are also options for vegans and it is located on the street of Highway 1.
- El Mesón El Viejo Molino
It is a rustic place with plenty of space and that serves good tapas, fair portions. Among the starters there are various salads, leek mousse and pumpkin. There are also soups, different fish dishes, meat, pasta, sandwiches and desserts. It is on Avenida González Robles.
- Bodega Asador El Lagar
Here they provide a quick service with kindness and the generosity is reflected even in the portions of the dishes. It is possible to taste garlic soup, almond soup, grilled steak, meat with Roquefort, ham and chicken croquettes, among others. It is on El Silencio street, without a number.
Where to stay in Soportújar?
And when it comes to accommodation in Soportújar, there are many hotels, hostels and even houses. You can book Rural Houses in Soportujar or visit one of the hotels in the Alpujarra.
These are some charming places to book near Soportujar:
Jazmin Orjiva House
Beautiful country house in Orgiva, just a few km from Soportujar. Ideal if you want to stay somewhere with charm in the Alpujarra of Granada. You can book at the best price here: 👉 Jazmin House, Orjiva >
Lanjaron Hotel
It is located in Pareja Yévenes, 7. It has double and triple rooms. It is a small, simple and quite cozy hotel located in the middle of the countryside, ideal for those who enjoy nature. Beautiful scenery can be seen. Book at the best price here 👉 Hotel Lanjaron, Alpujarra
Watchtower Rural Hostel
It is located in Perchet Street, number 1. The owners are very friendly and respectful to the customer. The climate is ideal and many users remain charmed and manifest the desire to return, which is a high recommendation. Book at the best price here 👉 Guest Rural Watchtower, Chapel
- Los Planos Farm Hotel
It is located on Sierra Nevada Street where the views will amaze you. They offer good food and a great deal. It is a very well kept, prolijo and cared for place. In addition it is close to the town center, where there are several shopping premises that can be visited and of course buy whatever you want.
Where to park for free in Support?
If what you are looking for is to tour the village on foot and leave the car in a large car park for free you can choose between these options:
It is possible to park for free on some streets of Soportujar. If you are going to visit bear a weekend or the Saints Bridge weekend (November). We recommend you to park on the street before entering the village.
You can also find other carparks in the Alpujarras area and visit the village by bus or taxi.
- North Capileira Carpark
It is located on Lane Street, number 4. It is convenient to leave the car and tour the village on foot. Just be careful that one of the accesses is pending.
- Lunch Parking
It is free and is on 18690.
- Poor Parking
Its exact address is on the street of the Barranco de Poqueira, number 9.
- Stick Bridge Parking Lot
Puente Palo car park is located near the Sierra Nevada National Park, where you can see many oak trees. From there you can start walking around the whole town.
How to get to Soportújar?
If you are in Granada and want to go to Soportújar, you can go by car or bus. The distance between these two places is 63 kilometers. So it will take approximately 51 minutes to travel this route.
If you prefer to go by taxi to Soportújar, it is also possible. The bus line that covers the route between Granada and Soportújar is Alsa. The trip will take almost 90 minutes and the cost will be from 7 to 10€.
In case you opt for a taxi, write us a message and we will recommend the best taxi at the best price. So you have to plan to arrive early.
And the route is to take the winding A-4132 road which you reach after passing through Lanjarón, but without stopping in Órgiva.
🚌 Getting to Soportujar from Nerja
If you are going to visit Soportujar from Nerja, you have several options.
- Book a private transfer or Uber. and the transfer will take you to Soportujar. The journey will take 60/90 minutes. (depending on the day and traffic). The price is relatively cheap. Check prices here: book private transfer
- Getting to Soportujar by Bus from Nerja. You can get there by Bus from Nerja to Orgiva. But you have to make several stops. The route is from Nerja → Motril → Orgiva → Soportujar. Book the bus on alsa.es from Nerja to Motril and Motril to Orgiva. From Orgiva to Soportujar you can take a city bus or taxi. From Orjiva to Soportujar there are only 10 km. The bus from Órgiva to Soportújar costs approximately €3 per person.
- Get there by rental car. This is easier, you can rent a car to do a route through the villages of Andalusia. We recommend you look here for rental cars: car rental in Nerja
What to do in Soportújar?
To continue discovering all the secrets of this town, you can visit the market square to see the Santa María La Mayor church and it is close to the Mirador del Embrujo where you will see two witches preparing a magic mixture in a large cauldron.
It is also possible to learn more about the Embrujo Project, which includes the dream-weaving spider, the Fountain of Fertility, which according to legend, has fertile and aphrodisiac powers, or the Fountain of Chorro, which is located in the House of the Witch Yaga.
Festivities in Soportújar
Some of the important festivals to know about in Soportújar are:
- The Embrujo Fair, which is celebrated in August with cultural, religious and traditional events
- The night of witches and enchanted Maios that take place at the beginning of November and May.
- Among the religious festivals are San Antón with the bonfire and the Chisco and the day of San Roque.
- On March 1st, the day of Andalusia is celebrated in Soportújar and events are held in the squares.
Free tours and activities
As the diversity of amenities in this town is unlimited, there are always options for recreation at all times.
Being such a mysterious town, it must certainly be worth contemplating all the wonders they do for Halloween night; it is a commemoration related to the customs and origins of the town.
They also organize an event called the “Burial of the Fox”” where dolls are made in the shape of this animal and then paraded around to show them to the other neighbours.
Enjoying the decoration of its streets and squares during Christmas is a nice way to have fun here.
Also, a visit to the Buddhist centre O Sel Ling, which was consecrated by the Dalai Lama, is worth mentioning. It is a little far from the town of Soportújar, but it is in the same municipality. In this place you can take spiritual retreats, courses in Buddhism and meditation.
Although for some it is a town with pagan customs, it is worth visiting to see if there really is so much black magic. You have to leave fear aside and enter this enigmatic place to discover and then reveal all the secrets.
Excursion to Soportujar from Nerja
If you want to organize an excursion to Soportujar from Nerja. We help you organize the excursion. The excursions and tours to Soportujar from Nerja include the transfer by bus or private transfer. Lunch in one of the restaurants in Soportujar, the visit to the city with a private guide who will explain all the charms of the city of witches and the return to Nerja. You can also book accommodation in Granada and spend a wonderful night in the city of Granada to get to know Granada the next day with another wonderful tour in Granada or the Alhambra. Write to us for inquiries: CONTACT