Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada - Granada, Spain
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
N 37° 07.980 W 003° 26.124
30S E 461327 N 4109715
The Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada was declared a national park on 14 January 1999. There are more than 20 peaks over 3,000 meters, with the highest being Mulhacén (3479 m), Veleta (3396 m) and Alcazaba (3371 m).
Waymark Code: WM157MG
Location: Andalucía, Spain
Date Posted: 11/01/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Mark1962
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The Sierra Nevada Ski Station, which hosted the Alpine World Ski Championships in 1996, is Europe's southernmost ski resort. Thanks to its high altitude, the skiing season can last from late November until the start of May.

Bases for hiking or bird-watching in the Sierra Nevada include Capileira, Trevélez, Monachil, Güéjar Sierra and Bubión. It is relatively easy to reach the summits of Mulhacén and Veleta, whereas Alcazaba is slightly harder to reach. Dotted around the Sierra Nevada there are a number of mountain cabins ("refugios") designed for the use of hikers. The three staffed cabins charge a small amount for overnight stays. There are a further six unstaffed cabins in a reasonable state of repair, which are free of charge.
Park Name: Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada

Historic/Cultural Park: no

Natural Park: yes

Recreation Area: yes

Wildlife Refuge: yes

Park Website: [Web Link]

Type of Listing: Visitor Center

Fees in Local Currency: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Dates of Access: From: 01/01/2021 To: 12/31/2021

Hiking: yes

Camping: no

Bicycling: yes

Swimming: no

Snorkling/Scuba: no

Boating: no

Other Park Type not listed above: Not listed

Other Type Detail: Not listed

Hours available: Not listed

Horseback Riding: Not Listed

Off-Roading: Not Listed

Rock Climbing: Not Listed

Fishing: Not Listed

Other Activities: Not listed

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