Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

Ctra SierraNevada, Km 23Dornajo

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Introduction

The Sierra Nevada mountain range is located on the southern coast of Granada city, adjacent to the Mediterranean Sea. The national park was established in 1966 and covers over 80,000 hectares, including 44 towns in the provinces of Granada and Almería. It is home to Mulhacén peak, the highest peak on the Iberian Peninsula, at an altitude of 3,481 meters. With year-round snow, it is the southernmost snow-capped mountain in Europe, offering visitors the thrill of soaring in the wind. Just an hour's drive from the Mediterranean Sea, tourists can spend a whole day here and then drive to enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine. Visitors can hike, horseback ride, mountain bike, or drive a 4x4 vehicle to explore the Sierra Nevada National Park.

Address

Ctra SierraNevada, Km 23Dornajo

Transportation

Take the Granada-Sierra Nevada line operated by TOCINA bus company at the Granada bus station (departures from Granada during winter time are at 8:00, 10:00, and 17:00 on weekdays, with an additional departure at 15:00 on weekends and holidays; during summer time, there is a departure at 9:00 every day). Departures from Sierra Nevada during winter time are at 9:00, 16:00, and 18:30 on weekdays, with an additional departure at 13:00 on weekends and holidays; during summer time, there is a departure at 17:00 every day. The one-way ticket costs 5 euros, and the round-trip ticket costs 9 euros.

Website https://sierranevada.es/