Sierra Nevada Natural Park, Natural park in Granada and Almería, Spain.
Description
Sierra Nevada Natural Park spreads across parts of Granada and Almería provinces, featuring mountains, valleys, and glacial lakes that create varied landscapes. The terrain changes with elevation, offering different habitats from lower foothills to high peaks.
History
The area has been inhabited for more than 2,000 years and shows traces of Tartessian, Roman, Visigothic, and Moorish cultures. Ancient irrigation systems and structures reveal how different civilizations adapted to this challenging environment.
Culture
Mountain villages within the park maintain their local way of life, showing how communities have adapted to living in high-altitude environments.
Practical
The park offers information centers and hiking trails that cross different regions with varying difficulty levels. Visitors should bring sturdy footwear and prepare for changing weather conditions, especially at higher elevations.
Did you know?
The area is home to a wide variety of plant species and birds, including golden eagles and griffon vultures that nest among the peaks. These high numbers of bird species make it a significant refuge for raptors that breed and raise their young in the mountains.
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Mulhacén
6.8 km
Veleta
2 km
Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park
16.5 km
IRAM 30-meter telescope
695 m
Alcazaba
7.6 km
Canales Reservoir
13.6 km
Sierra Nevada Observatory
322 m
Quéntar Reservoir
16.7 km
Cerro de la Encina
16.6 km
Pico del Caballo
7.3 km
Conjunto Enclave de La Mezquita
16.3 km
Casa-molino de los Señores de Aragón
15.5 km
Corral del Veleta glacier
2.2 km
Jardín Botánico de Endemismos de Sierra Nevada
3.8 km
Hoya de Pedraza
6.9 km
Telar de Jarapas Hilacar
12.7 km
Monument of Our Lady of the Snows
3.1 km
Centro Histórico de Capileira
11.4 km
Centro Histórico de Bubión
12.9 km
Iglesia Parroquial de San Roque
15 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación
15.6 km
Iglesia Parroquial de San Antonio
12.8 km
Mulhacén II
6.9 km
Fuente de las brujas de Soportújar
15 km
Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
12.9 km
Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario
11.8 km
Iglesia Parroquial de la Santa Cruz
13.7 km
Veleta
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