Guided Tour of the Nasrid Palaces in the Alhambra of Granada
Granada
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What to do in Granada
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Granada
About Granada
Granada is the natural starting point for high-mountain activities in Sierra Nevada, home to Mulhacén (3,479 m), the highest peak on the Iberian Peninsula. The Sierra Nevada ski resort (32 km from the city centre) operates from December to April with 110 km of pistes. In summer the massif becomes the setting for hiking along the GR-7, canyoning in the gorges of Trevélez and Dílar, sport climbing on the Monachil crags and alpine MTB routes with elevation gains exceeding 1,500 m.
Spring and autum...
Granada is the natural starting point for high-mountain activities in Sierra Nevada, home to Mulhacén (3,479 m), the highest peak on the Iberian Peninsula. The Sierra Nevada ski resort (32 km from the city centre) operates from December to April with 110 km of pistes. In summer the massif becomes the setting for hiking along the GR-7, canyoning in the gorges of Trevélez and Dílar, sport climbing on the Monachil crags and alpine MTB routes with elevation gains exceeding 1,500 m.
Spring and autumn combine mountain activities with mild city temperatures (18–24 °C). The nearby Costa Tropical (65 km away) adds sea kayaking and windsurfing. The A-44 motorway connects Granada with the sierra in 40 minutes; for the Trevélez canyons, access via the GR-421 from Órgiva is recommended. Granada airport operates domestic and international flights.
Highlights
- • Skiing and snowboarding at Sierra Nevada: 110 km of pistes up to 3,300 m
- • Hiking the GR-7 and ascending Mulhacén (3,479 m)
- • Canyoning in the gorges of Trevélez and Dílar
- • Sport climbing on the Monachil and Las Canales crags
Best time to visit
May to October for hiking and climbing at altitude; December to April for skiing with reliable snow cover in Sierra Nevada.
Practical tips
For high-mountain routes above 2,500 m in Sierra Nevada, always carry a windproof layer and warm clothing even on sunny days: temperatures can drop 10 °C in under an hour.
