Gerald Brenan en Yegen Historical milestone · Alpujarra de la Sierra, Alpujarra Granadina, Granada The British Hispanist Gerald Brenan lived in Yegen in the early 20th century and recounted his experience in 'South from Granada.' Mecina Bombarón, for its part, is considered the birthplace of Abén Aboo, leader of the 1568-1571 Morisco rebellion. Photo: PicGuy (CC0) What to see and do in Alpujarra de la Sierra