Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park, Nature reserve in Andalusia, Spain
Sierra Nevada National Park is a mountain reserve in southern Spain that encompasses steep peaks and valleys spanning across Granada and Almería provinces. The terrain includes alpine meadows, coniferous forests, and deep ravines shaped by water and time.
The area gained protection as a nature reserve in 1989 before becoming a national park in 1999. This upgrade aimed to safeguard the varied ecosystems and rare animal species living across the southern Spanish mountains.
The villages in the Alpujarra region display traditional white-washed houses and narrow streets that reflect centuries of mountain life. Residents and visitors move through these settlements today as living communities where old crafts and ways of life remain visible.
The park offers a wide network of walking trails ranging from easy to challenging, making the mountains accessible to different fitness levels. Information centers provide guidance on weather, trail conditions, and current requirements for visitors planning their visit.
The mountains house more than 2,000 plant species, many found nowhere else on Earth and specific to these peaks. This abundance of plants found only here makes the region a remarkable place for those interested in mountain plant life.
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