Mirador de Laujar

Andalucía


A hairy drive up a steep, snaking road leads to this terrific viewing platform 3.2km above town. From here you can look down on the full sweep of the valley – and beyond to the remote mountains that curtain it. To get to the site from the western end of town, follow signs to the Recreation Area ('Área Recreativa') and, shortly after, to the Mirador.


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