Yahoo Web Search

Search results

  1. Sierra Nevada (Spanish: [ˈsjera neˈβaða]; meaning "snow-covered mountain range") is a mountain range in the Andalusian province of Granada in Spain. It contains the highest point of continental Spain: [note 1] Mulhacén , at 3,479 metres (11,414 ft) above sea level .

  2. Beginner's skiers guide, 10 things you must do before you start. Sierra Nevada is the southernmost ski resort in Europe. Come and enjoy your favourite snow sports in a privileged setting.

  3. In eastern Andalusia in Granada and Almería you'll find the highest peaks in continental Spain. Its mountains, rivers and streams extend for 90 kilometres, bringing abundant life to the region. Populated for more than 2,000 years, the Sierra Nevada is the perfect place for witnessing humans and wildlife co-existing in the high mountains.

  4. Sierra Nevada National Park (Spanish: Parque nacional de Sierra Nevada) is a national park located in the Sierra Nevada within the provinces of Granada and Almería in Andalusia, Spain. It was declared a national park on 14 January 1999.

    • The Route to Pico de Veleta. Reaching 3,428 meters, the Pico de Veleta Mountain is the second-highest peak in the Sierra Nevada range after the Cerro de Mulhacén Mountain, which soars to 3,481 meters.
    • The Moorish Charm of Capileira. In the wild mountainous region of Las Alpujarras, the village of Capileira stands at 1,436 meters just 37 kilometers from the Pico de Veleta.
    • Pampaneira: A Whitewashed Alpujarras Village. Pampaneira is a typical Moorish whitewashed village of Las Alpujarras, with a rich cultural heritage. Visitors are enchanted by the village's old-world character, with its narrow cobblestone streets and alleyways, peaceful squares, and traditional houses.
    • Picturesque Mountain Scenery in Bérchules. This picturesque hilltop village is perched at an altitude of 1,320 meters in the Alpujarras region, overlooking the dramatic gorge of the Guadalfeo River (a good place for trout fishing).
  5. Share on. Located in the heart of the Penibético system in the municipality of Monachil (Granada), the Sierra Nevada is the southernmost ski resort in Europe and home to the highest peaks in the Iberian Peninsula (Veleta at 3,394 m and Mulhacén at 3,478 m), all just 100 Km from the Mediterranean sea and the Costa Tropical.

  6. The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range in Andalucia in the south east of Spain. They are the tallest mountains in mainland Spain, rising to over 10,000 ft (over 3000 metres). The highest peak is Mulhacén at 3,479 m.

  1. People also search for