Location: Province of Granada
Top Things to do in Province of Granada
What to do and see in Province of Granada, Andalucia: The Best Mountains
There’s an Arabic inscription that captures the essence of Granada in a few words: “There is nothing so sad as to be blind in Granada.” The perspicacity of this declaration becomes obvious as soon as you penetrate the austere walls of the Alhambra and take in the full majesty of the architecture, carvings and fountains of the Nasrid palaces. Your ticket (which should be bought well in advance following the instructions on the attraction’s website) also affords entry to the Renaissance Palace of Carlos V and to the exquisite gardens of the Generalife. If you are celebrating a special event, or are in the market for a splurge, you can stay in the lovely Parador, right on site. Make your way down into the city via the atmospheric old quarter of the Albaicin, with its tiny craft shops and restaurants, and head for the Cathedral and Royal Chapel. Also plan a visit to the crypt for the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, the instigators of Spain’s imperial adventures to the New World and beyond. It’s worth making the short journey out of town to visit the Monasterio Cartuja, a fabulous Carthusian monastery in the baroque style. Admirers of the poet Lorca should make the effort to visit the Casa-Museo Federico Garcia Lorca in Fuente Vaqueros, about 11 miles from the city centre.
Restaurants in Province of Granada
1. Sierra Nevada Spain Hiking
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Wandelen in de natuur en kleine dorpen
2. Pico Del Veleta
3. Alpujarra Bikes
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Alpujarra Bikes, established in 2016, a bike shop in Las Alpujarras on the main road into the high mountains of Mulhacen and Veleta, including the highest cyclable pass in Europe at 3200m. We have bicycles to rent (road, xc, enduro, electrica, childrens) and a full workshop for repairs and services. We also stock a wide variety of spares, sports nutrition and clothing. If you love cycling and getting into the wilds of nature, come and visit us! Alpujarra Bikes, se estableció en 2016, una tienda de bicicletas en Las Alpujarra en la carretera principal de las montanas de Mulhacen y Veleta, incluido el pase ciclable más alto de Europa a 3200m. Tenemos bicicletas de alquiler (carretera, xc, enduro, electrica, ninos) y un taller para reparaciones y revisiones. Tenemos en stock un variedad de repuestos, nutricion deportivo y ropas. Si te gusta el ciclismo y entrar en las selvas de la naturaleza, venga a visitarnos!
Reviewed By 153steveg
The owner of our holiday apartment recommended Alpujarra Bikes; excellent advice. After discovering that the highest point on the Iberian peninsula was just behind where I was staying, I thought, "Mountain Bike". Brian and Lynn advised on routes (plus some extra singletrack I might be interested in) and rented me a full-sus (Mondraker Dune) bike for the day. A number of hours later I had taken many photos and reached the highest point allowed on a bike by the Park Authority (3100m). Then came the return... 27km of downhill... enough to put a big smile on anyone's face. I won't be forgetting that one; thankyou Brian & Lynn.
4. Las Alpujarras
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4.5 based on 289 reviews
Andalusia's mountainous Alpujarra region features Spain's highest peak, Mulhacén, rising to a height of 3,478 meters. It provides perhaps the best walking and hiking country in Andalucia and boasts many picturesque villages for the less adventurous traveler.
Reviewed By marie19512013 - Otrokovice, Czech Republic
Last year, at the end of September we spent 5 days walking in the Alpujarras region. We visited Lanjaron, a spa centre, where we stayed in the hotel ESPANA. Also went to Treveléz, well-known for its mouthwatering curred ham jamon serrano. The village of Treveléz is the highest in mainland Spain, at 1,486m. The best of best was "Walk 6128": CAPILEIRA-BUBIÓN-PAMPANEIRA length: 3.8miles. It was a lovely sunny day, stunning views and amazing white villages.
5. Sendero de la Magdalena
6. Area Recreativa Rio Dilar
7. Parque Nacional de Sierra Nevada
8. Mulhacen
9. Cerro Lucero
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
10. Cerro Jabalcon
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
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