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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 .
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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.
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.
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May 20, 2020 · Mark Nayler 20 May 2020. Situated just outside Granada, the Sierra Nevada is Spain’s largest natural park – a vast land of icy mountains and rugged terrain stretching for 850 square kilometres. Here’s our pick of the top 10 things to see and do in this spectacular part of Andalusia, from summiting mainland Spain’s highest mountain to ...
- 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).
Jul 1, 2018 · Mark Nayler 01 July 2018. Covering an area of over 850 square kilometres, Andalusia’s Sierra Nevada natural park is the largest in Spain. It’s also home to Europe’s most southerly ski resort and some of Spain’s highest mountains. Read on for ten things to know before visiting this spectacular park.
Yadid Levy. Sierra Nevada. Andalucía, Spain, Europe. Providing Granada’s dramatic backdrop, the Sierra Nevada range extends about 75km from west to east. Its wild snowcapped peaks boast the highest point in mainland Spain (Mulhacén, 3479m) and Europe’s most southerly ski resort at Pradollano.
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