Sierra Nevada National Park

Stretching over an area of 86.000 hectares in the provinces of Granada and Almeria the Sierra Nevada National Park is a combination of high mountain and Mediterranean habitats featuring high-altitude desert, sub-alpine steppe, forest of conifer and other types of vegetation.

Designated as a national park in 1998, the Sierra Nevada National Park it is one of only two in Andalucia, the other being the Doñana National Park. It retains its status of natural park, which it has been since 1989, and this covers a marginally smaller area, of 85,777ha. It was declared a Unesco Biosphere Reserve in 1986, in recognition of its exceptionally diverse plant, bird and animal species.
The Sierra Nevada is a mountain range in the region of Andalusia in Spain. It contains over 20 peaks with more than 3,000m, which makes it the second highest mountain range in Europe after the Alps. The two highest peaks in the Iberian Peninsula can be found here: the Mulhacén at 3,482m and the Pico del Veleta, at 3,396m. On a clear day these mountains can be seen from as far away as Africa. Within these high mountains the Sierra Nevada is also a perfect Region for Skiing.
The ski courses have been designed by European and American specialists, guaranteeing excellent conditions. With a total of 61 kilometers spread over 39 runs, plus 6 sensational off-course trails, Sierra Nevada offers the visitor a wide choice of activities.

Visitor's Center and Information.

Province Delegation of the A.M.A. of Granada

Marqués de la Ensenada

Telephone: 958 537600

Reception Center and Information, Sierra Nevada National Park

Sierra Nevada Road, Km. 23. Dornajo

Telephone: 958 340625

Iniciativas Lider Alpujarra

Calle Lora Tamayo, 17. Orgiva

Telephone: 958 784340 or 958 784326