The Valle de Lecrín ( Lecrin Valley ) is a loosely defined region covering an area of approximately 460 km² near the center of the province of Granada, Andalusia, in southern Spain.
The moors knew this region by the names of “Iqlim Garnata” and “Iqlim al Qasb”, or “District of the Sugar Cane”, as this region served as a passage towards the sugar cane plantations located on the coast of Granada. The name Lecrin derived from the word Iqlim ( District ).
Lecrín Valley Region
The Lecrin Valley borders with the region of Alhama to the west, the Vega of Granada to the north, the Alpujarra to the east and the Tropical Coast to the south.
Apart from Dúrcal and Padul, agriculture and farming remain the principal occupation with pine, citrus, almond, olive and grape as the main crops. In more recent times it has become a popular destination for Spanish and international holidaymakers looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday amongst the orchards, but within easy reach of the beautiful Moorish city of Granada and the relatively unspoilt Tropical Coast. It is also a favourite destination for walkers, bird watchers, cyclists and artists.
An area of outstanding natural beauty, the Lecrin Valley is famous for its verdant landscape ( due to the meltwater running down from the Sierra Nevada mountain range ) and its amazing views.
Municipalities comprising the Lecrín Valley Region
The Lecrin Valley is comprised of the following municipalities: Albuñuelas, Dúrcal, Lecrín, Nigüelas, El Padul, El Pinar, El Valle, Villamena, Béznar, Chite.
