Enclaved in the central part of the Penibetic Mountain, the Sierra Nevada massif constitutes the most extensive mountainous are in Spain, with a structure all of its own. Called ‘Sierra of the Sun’ by the Arabs, it houses one of the most valuable faunas in the whole of Europe.
Sierra Nevada is a rocky massif that forms a clearly distinct geographical unit. It is located to the south-east of the city of Granada and extends along the western end of Almería. It offers a sharp contrast between the soft relief of hillocks to other more rugged areas. The biggest peaks on the Peninsula can be found in this Reserve: Mulhacén (3,.482 m) and Veleta (3,392 m). The main plant communities dotted over this rocky massif are the holm oak groves, deciduous forests, chestnut trees and Melojo oaks, high mountain groves and padded brushwood on the very highest summits, where the species form a cushion to protect themselves from the winter temperatures and icy winds. As for fauna, there are invertebrates that are exclusive to this massif, including more than 20 species of butterflies. Species of small birds abound, as well as a large number of birds of prey and different mammals, including the mountain goat that grazes on the high mountain .
The best possible view of Granada!
Includes: return transport, local expert guide (english) and some delicious tapas.
Meeting point: your hotel in Granada capital (you can also confirm the hotel’s location after the booking in case you have not booked it yet) with pick-up between 09:00 and 09:30 am.
Hi! I would like to reserv a day trip Granada to Sierra Nevada at January, 1 2017. How can I do this?