Órgiva () is a Spanish town municipality in comarca of Alpujarra Granadina (which is located within the larger Alpujarras region) in the province of Granada, Andalusia. It has a population of around 6,000 and lies in the Alpujarra valley between the Sierra de Lújar and Sierra Nevada.
Overview Despite its small population, Órgiva has 72 nationalities registered resident, and is known as one of the most multicultural municipalities in Spain. In recent years it has become a popular tourist destination for those visiting the Alpujarras, and the town is often described as "the gateway" to this area. Bus services connect Órgiva to the coast and Málaga, to Lanjarón and the provincial capital Granada, and to the villages of the Alpujarras. A large market is held on Thursdays.Rough Guide The town is host to a newly opened municipal swimming pool and football pitch. There are three well known alternative communities in the area, the most famous being Beneficio.Beneficio Orgiva, Spain. Fellowship for Intentional Communities. 2009.
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See also List of municipalities in Granada
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External links
Órgiva official website Órgiva, Las Alpujarras info GranadaSpain page on Orgiva