Sierra Nevada is famous with its highest
mountain peaks on the Iberian Peninsula. This mountain range has been declared a
National Park. Sierra Nevada is a popular ecotourism spot and ski
resort in Spain.
Sierra Nevada National & Natural Parks are located in
Costa Tropical
region, on the southern Spain neighboring Granada.
The road to Sierra Nevada Mountains is the highest mountain road in Europe which
starts from
Granada. The GR-420 takes the visitors to the information center of
El Dornajo where it is the beginning of the Sierra Nevada protected nature
area. The road continues to the Sierra Nevada resorts. There is an excellent
hotel infrastructure and services in the region.
It is possible to practice six different types of snow sports at the Veleta
peak on the altitude of 3,398 m. from the end of autumn to mid-spring.
On the mountains visitors are able to see all the way to the North African coast
on a clear day. The rich flora and extensive fauna is perfect for the nature
lovers.
Tourist Information
Administrative Centre
Tel.: +34 958 026300 ; Fax.: +34 958 026310
http://reddeparquesnacionales.mma.es |