POQUEIRA RIVER

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The 'Río Poqueira' is a river in La Alpujarra region in the province of Granada, in the community of Andalucía, Spain. It is formed for the confluence of streams that rise near the summit of Mulhacén, the highest peak of the Sierra Nevada mountains, and flows south. Near the confluence there is a hydro-electric station, and the associated abandoned settlement of La Cebadilla, built to house the workers. The river cuts through a dramatic gorge. To the east side climb the villages of Capileira, Bubión and Pampaneira which have become noted touristic attractions. At Pampaneira, near the bridge by which the main road from Órgiva and Lanjarón crosses the river, there is a further hydro-electric installation. South of Pampaneira the Río Poqueira joins the Río Trevélez shortly before flowing into the Río Guadalfeo.