LOJA, a town of Spain, province of Granada, situate in a deep and beautiful valley, through which flows the Genil, here crossed by a Moorish bridge, 25 miles W.S.W. of Granada. The situation is very steep, and the streets are very irregular. The castle stands on a rock in the centre of the town, which, from being the key to Granada, was once a place of great military importance. The town is still in a thriving condition, and carries on manufactures of coarse woollens, silks, paper, and leather. Pop. about 14,000.