El Puerto de la Ragua (Ragua Pass) at 2.000m has been a well travel route for both visitors and merchants for many years, and is best known as the Puerto de la Ragua Cross-Country Ski Station.
Festivals in Bayarcal: Cabalgata Reyes Magos, Carnaval, Día de Andalucía, Jueves Lardero, Quema del Judas, Semana Santa, Olla de San Marcos, Semana Cultural, Castañada and Fiestas en Honor a San Francisco Javier y a la Inmaculada.
Bayárcal is situated at an altitude of more than 1000m, making it the highest municipality in the province of Almería. This has gained the town a reputation for having, supposedly, the cleanest air in Europe, which pairs wonderfully with its natural and rustic beauty. It has around 320 inhabitants.
Located in Laroles, Hotel Rural Real de Laroles Nevada bike and treeking offers ski-to-door access. With a shared lounge, the 2-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel provides city views and a terrace.
