Sierra Nevada, Spain

Sierra Nevada

Mainland Spain's highest mountains, snowy in winter and great for hiking in summer, under an hour from Granada.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Sierra Nevada

Day 1

  1. MorningDrive up to the Hoya de la Mora and hike towards the Veleta peak.
  2. AfternoonWalk to the Laguna de las Yeguas, a high glacial lake.
  3. EveningReturn to Granada for free tapas.

Day 2

Hike the Vereda de la Estrella trail.

What to eat

Trevélez ham, cured in the mountain air.

Local tips

Make the most of Sierra Nevada

Beat the crowds

Ski season weekends are busy. Summer weekdays are calm on the trails.

Best photo spot

The Mulhacén, mainland Spain's highest peak, and the high glacial lakes in summer.

Getting there

Buses run from Granada to the ski station in about an hour. In summer, a park bus runs from Capileira up to the Alto del Chorrillo.

Don't miss nearby

Granada and the white villages of the Alpujarras.

Good to know

You can ski in the morning and be at the coast in the afternoon. Even in summer it's cold and windy at the top; bring layers and sun protection.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Sierra Nevada

Getting there

  • Granada Airport (GRX)35 km away
  • Málaga Airport (AGP)110 km away
  • Granada20 km away
  • Málaga100 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountrySpain

Questions

Sierra Nevada: good to know

Is Sierra Nevada worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Mainland Spain's highest mountains, snowy in winter and great for hiking in summer, under an hour from Granada.

How many days do you need in Sierra Nevada?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Sierra Nevada?

You can visit all year. Ski season weekends are busy. Summer weekdays are calm on the trails.

How do you get to Sierra Nevada?

The nearest airport is Granada Airport (GRX), about 35 km away. Buses run from Granada to the ski station in about an hour. In summer, a park bus runs from Capileira up to the Alto del Chorrillo.

What is there to see near Sierra Nevada?

Nearby hidden places include Granada (20 km), Tabernas Desert (89 km) and Sierra de Cazorla (97 km).

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