Sierra Nevada National Park (Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada) Tours
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Sierra Nevada, known as the Mountain of the Sun by Andalucia’s Moorish residents, is home to 15 peaks that are more than 9,800 feet (3,000 meters) high, including the highest point on the Iberian Peninsula and Europe’s most southerly ski resort. This national park and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve attracts hikers from around the world.
The Basics
Spain’s largest national park is perfect for outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, bird watching, and skiing. The area is also speckled with charming villages, particularly in the region of La Alpujarra, a popular day trip from Grenada. This is where, amid winding mountain roads, you’ll happen upon the famous pueblos blancos (white villages), a group of idyllic towns with Moorish architecture and tiny terraced streets.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Sierra Nevada National Park is a must-visit for adventure travelers and outdoor enthusiasts.
- Remember to dress in layers; temperatures can vary drastically at different altitudes.
- Bring plenty of water; hot and dry conditions can quickly lead to dehydration.
- Wear sturdy hiking boots suitable for traversing rocky and uneven terrain.
- Cellphone coverage is unreliable within the park.
- Day trips to the La Alpujarra region from Grenada typically last around 10 hours.
How to Get There
Granada serves as the main gateway to Sierra Nevada National Park, which is located 13 miles (21 kilometers) away. Many visitors arrive by car along the highest road in Europe, though it’s also possible to take a bus from the Granada bus station.
When to Get There
If you’re planning to go trekking, visit the region between July and early September (or as early as May in the lower Alpujarras). Inclement weather remains a risk throughout the rest of the year.
Wildlife in the Sierra Nevada
This national park and biosphere reserve protects an incredible range of species. The most notable animal that you’re likely to see during a visit is the Spanish ibex; about 15,000 of them call the national park home. Raptors, rabbits, squirrels, foxes, and badgers are often spotted as well.
Address: Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada, Sierra Nevada National Park, Granada, Spain, Spain
5 Tours and Activities to Experience Sierra Nevada National Park (Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada)
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Alpujarrras Day Trip from Granada
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Discover the whitewashed mountain villages called ‘Las Alpujarras’ on a tour from Granada to Lanjarón, Pampaneira, the Poqueira Valley, Bubión, and Capileira. With a driver to handle the winding roads into the mountains, you can focus on exploring as you cover the dramatic terrain. Along the way, pause to stroll through picture-perfect villages and some of the most iconic of the Alpujarra towns.
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$93.04
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Private Tour: Las Alpujarras Day Trip from Granada
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Discover the unspoiled natural beauty of Las Alpujarras on this private day trip from Granada. Set off from Granada aboard a private, climate-controlled vehicle with your very own guide, and travel into the heart of Las Alpujarras, nestled at the foot of Sierra Nevada, Spain’s highest mountain range. Travel past enchanting, white-washed villages that cling to the hillsides, and gaze out at terraced farmland that stretches upward some 6,561 feet (2,000 meters). You’ll also enjoy an included Alpujarreno lunch above the Ravine of Poqueira.
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$63.84
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Granada Alpujarra
Perfect route for lovers of beautiful landscapes, pure water, tranquility ... and ham
The characteristic climatic variety of the Granada Alpujarra, makes it one of the most botanically rich enclaves in Europe. If we add to this its great cultural wealth inherited from the Arabs, its peculiar landscape of white villages, flat earth roofs (terraces) and its cultivation areas in the form of small terraces that reach over 2,000m in height, we will see that It is a unique region that should not be missed.
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$70.15
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$70.15
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Alpujarras 4x4 small group tour
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Discover the best but secret viewpoints of the Alpujarras, driving through old trails from the time of the Visigods and the Arabs, and it´s white villages hanging in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada National Park.
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$92.08
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$92.08
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The Unchanged Villages of Alpujarra Small-Group Guided Day Trip
Want to take a real step back in time? Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountain's we will go up to explore the region of Alpujarras. We will spend the day visiting three remote and authentic villages, bathing in the pristine nature and taking in the breathtaking views.
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$197.67
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$197.67
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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