natural wonder
El Torcal de Antequera
A surreal karst landscape of stacked, pancake-like limestone formations carved by erosion, with ibex roaming the trails.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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Loja
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
About Loja
Loja sits on the route: 15 minutes from Salar, 42km from El Torcal de Antequera.
Loja is in Andalusia, Spain, with about 22,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Salar, about 8 km away.
Loja (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈloxa]; locally also [ˈlohɐ, ˈloɐ]), formerly Loxa, is a town in southern Spain, situated at the western limit of the province of Granada. It is in the valley of the River Genil, overlooked by the so-called Sierra de Loja, of which the highest peak, Sierra Gorda, stands 1,671 metres aboveRead more
sea-level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Loja?
Within an hour or so of Loja: El Torcal de Antequera (42 km), Frigiliana (48 km), Alhambra (50 km), Caves of Nerja (53 km).
Are there any good drives near Loja?
The nearest famous roads are Sierra Nevada road to Pico Veleta (A-395), Pico Veleta Road and Puerto de la Ragua.
Where is Loja?
Loja is in Andalusia, Spain, about 8 km from Salar.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 21,574
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Spain
- Region
- Andalusia
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates
- 37.1689, -4.1513
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
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Worth the detour from Loja
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Frigiliana
Repeatedly voted Spain's prettiest white village, a steep tumble of geranium-draped lanes above the Costa del Sol.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Alhambra
Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.
50 km · about 60 min drive
natural wonder
Caves of Nerja
Spectacular caverns containing the world's largest known stalactite and prehistoric paintings dating back 42,000 years.
53 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Balcón de Europa, Nerja
A palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
53 km · about 60 min drive
beach
Costa del Sol
Spain's sun-drenched southern coastline stretching from Malaga to Gibraltar, famous for over 300 days of sunshine per year.
55 km · about 65 min drive
castle
Alcazaba de Málaga
A well-preserved Moorish hilltop citadel overlooking Málaga's port, linked to the Roman theatre at its base.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Loja
- 53 kmBalcón de Europa, NerjaA palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
- 62 kmCaminito del ReyA thrilling boardwalk pinned to sheer cliff faces above the El Chorro gorge, once called the world's most dangerous path.
- 67 kmSierra Nevada road to Pico Veleta (A-395)Europe's highest surfaced road climbs from Granada toward Veleta at 3,300m; the upper section is closed to cars but the ascent is superb.
- 71 kmPico Veleta RoadEurope's highest paved road climbs from Granada past the Sierra Nevada ski station toward the 3,396 m Veleta summit, with hairpins above the clouds and views to the Mediterranean.
Driving in Spain
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€4.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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