Holiday in Sierra Nevada

About Sierra Nevada

The Sierra Nevada in Andalusia is the southernmost ski resort in Europe and is home to Mulhacén (3,482 m), the highest mountain on the Spanish mainland. The mountain range extends over 80 kilometers and forms a dramatic contrast to the Mediterranean Andalusia at its feet. The ski resort of Pradollano is located at altitudes of 2,100 to 3,300 meters and offers over 100 kilometers of slopes — where else can you ski in the morning and enjoy a Café con Leche under palm trees in Granada in the afternoon? The Sierra Nevada National Park (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1986) is the most biodiverse mountain range in Europe: Over 2,100 plant species, of which 80 are endemic, and rare animals such as the ibex thrive at various altitudes. In summer, the high plateaus transform into blooming alpine meadows, and hikes to the summit of Mulhacén reward with panoramic views extending to North Africa on clear days. On the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada lie the Alpujarras — a chain of white mountain villages with North African flair, which were once the last refuge of the Moors after the fall of Granada. Pampaneira, Bubión, and Capileira, with their flat roofs, terraced gardens, and irrigation channels from the Moorish era, are both a hiking paradise and a cultural gem. The Alpujarras are famous for Jamón Serrano, goat cheese, and handwoven carpets in the traditional Jarapas style.