Sierra Nevada - Granada

Sierra Nevada - Granada

Sierra Nevada municipal districts and Sierra Nevada park in the province of Granada

Cross-country Skiing

Andalucia is well known for its sunshine, beaches and amazing rural and cultural attractions - but skiing? Not an obvious connection. In fact, a thriving downhill skiing industry exists thanks to the world-class station in Sierra Nevada. Even fewer will be aware that this region is also cultivating cross-country ski (also known as Nordic skiing, as opposed to Alpine - downhill), and that we have excellent athletes in training who compete not only in the south of Spain, but all over the world.

Gójar

Gójar is a village in Granada province located in the Sierra Nevada national park.

Quéntar

Quéntar is a village in Granada province located in the Sierra de Huétor alongside the Aguas Blancas river.

Pinos Genil

Pinos Genil is a village in Granada province is divided in two by the river Genil, and is a popular destination for rural tourism enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Ogíjares

Ogíjares is a village in Granada province located close to the Barranco de la Ricla. There are various interesting monuments to see, including archaeological remains, two convents and two churches.

Monachil

Monachil is a village in Granada province within the Sierra Nevada National Park and location of the Sierra Nevada Ski Resort, the southernmost ski resort in Europe. It is also popular with nature lovers as well as skiers and snowboarders.

La Zubia

La Zubia is a village in Granada province within the Sierra Nevada National Park, and known for its impressive natural setting as well as its historical and artistic heritage. Being part of the National Park of Sierra Nevada, the area is very popular amongst nature lovers for its incredible views. The old part of the town is dotted with fabulous historical buildings which have become a tourist attraction in their own right.

Húetor Vega

Huétor Vega is a village in Granada province found between the valley of the river Monachil and Granada.

Güéjar Sierra

Güéjar Sierra is a village in Granada province located in the Sierra Nevada National Park. The many popular walking or hiking routes across the mountains start from here. People often choose to spend their holidays in Güéjar Sierra because and the outdoors sports that are available in the vicinity.

Dílar

Dílar is a village in Granada province found at almost 900m altitude in the Sierra Nevada national park.

Cenes de la Vega

Cenes de la Vega is a village in Granada province located very close to the city of Granada, and is an ideal destination for rural tourism thanks to its beautiful landscapes.

Cájar

Cájar is a village in Granada province located close to both the Sierra Nevada and Granada city.

Dúdar

This lovely village is just 15 kilometres from Granada city, located in the valley between the Sierra Nevada and Sierra de Huétor mountain ranges. If you’re looking for a charming village that has not yet succumbed to modern architectural designs, then this is just the place for you. Wander the streets to enjoy the pretty, traditional Andalusian buildings, visit the well maintained 17th century church.

Sierra Nevada Tour (Granada)

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These are places that provide us with unforgettable views of different points of Andalusia.If we are lucky we can find some animals of the local fauna, as for example the Mountain Goats, foxes, eagles and wild horses.The light reflected in the mountains and the color of the sky are spectacular.Guaranteed good photos and good meditation to clear

Sierra Nevada - Camping

There is one area of free camping (zona de acampada organizada) in the park's eastern flank, which is Monterrey, north of Láujar de Andarax. Take everything you need. There are many organized campsites in the park and on its fringes, mainly on its southern edge in the Sierra's foothills, the Alpujarras.

Sierra Nevada - How to find it

The park has several main entry points. For the western end of the Sierra, take the A395 - Europe's highest road - from Granada city that leads to the ski station. In the park's eastern section, the A337 crosses the Sierra north to south. Further east is the AL503 in Almeria province. The Alpujarras are easily accessible via the roads running east-west linking the main towns and villages.