Lanjarón, Andalusia
Provincia de Granada · Andalusia · Spain · 3,773 residents
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Lanjarón is a village in Provincia de Granada, Andalusia, Spain, home to around 3,773 people. There are 2 notable places to see in and around town, including Castillo de Chite and Castillo de Lanjarón. The nearest airport is Granada (GRX), about 35 min by road, with direct flights from the UK.
Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Castillo de Chite and Castillo de Lanjarón.
- Best weather from April to June and September to October: daytime highs between 21°C and 26°C with little rain.
- Easy to reach: Granada (GRX) is 25 miles away with direct flights from the UK.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Top sights in Lanjarón
Ranked by how well known they are.
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Tours & tickets in Lanjarón
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Lanjarón can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Lanjarón are priced in GBP below, most with free cancellation.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Lanjarón and the villages around it is a hire car from Granada (GRX), about 35 min away.
Best time to visit Lanjarón
April to June and September to October: daytime highs between 21°C and 26°C with little rain.
- 14°CJan23 mm
- 15°CFeb40 mm
- 19°CMar119 mm
- 21°CApr14 mm
- 22°CMay37 mm
- 26°CJun41 mm
- 32°CJul1 mm
- 31°CAug3 mm
- 26°CSept46 mm
- 22°COct55 mm
- 19°CNov15 mm
- 15°CDec13 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14°C | 5°C | 23 mm | 9 h |
| Feb | 15°C | 5°C | 40 mm | 9 h |
| Mar | 19°C | 8°C | 119 mm | 10 h |
| Apr | 21°C | 10°C | 14 mm | 12 h |
| May | 22°C | 12°C | 37 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 26°C | 16°C | 41 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 32°C | 20°C | 1 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 31°C | 20°C | 3 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 26°C | 15°C | 46 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 22°C | 13°C | 55 mm | 9 h |
| Nov | 19°C | 9°C | 15 mm | 9 h |
| Dec | 15°C | 5°C | 13 mm | 9 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
By air
- Granada (GRX)25 miles, about 35 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Málaga (AGP)59 miles, about 1 h 23 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Almería (LEI)62 miles, about 1 h 28 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 23 h 21 min without stops. Nearest ferry ports: Motril (14 miles), Málaga (54 miles), Almería (57 miles).
Lanjarón is good for
Around Lanjarón
Towns and villages within an hour or so.
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Questions people ask
Is Lanjarón worth visiting?
Yes. Lanjarón is known for Castillo de Chite and Castillo de Lanjarón. It works well as a base or as a day trip from the towns nearby.
When is the best time to visit Lanjarón?
April to June and September to October, with daytime highs between 21°C and 26°C with little rain.
How do I get to Lanjarón from the UK?
Fly to Granada (GRX), which has direct flights from UK airports, then it is about 35 min by road. Málaga (AGP) is an alternative, 59 miles away. Driving from Calais takes roughly 23 h 21 min.
What is near Lanjarón?
Granada (20 miles), Nerja (25 miles), Almuñécar (17 miles) and Motril (12 miles) are all within an hour or so.