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Sierra Nevada

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What to see in Sierra Nevada

The southernmost ski resort in Europe, very close to Granada, with the Veleta and the Mulhacén, the highest peak on the Iberian Peninsula.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from September to June
Photo: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0

Sierra Nevada highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Pradollano

    The ski resort.

  2. Veleta

    One of the highest summits.

  3. Mulhacén

    The roof of the Iberian Peninsula.

  4. Alpujarras

    White villages on the southern slopes.

  5. Hoya de la Mora

    Sledging and snow without skis.

Day trips from Sierra Nevada

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Sierra Nevada

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Sierra Nevada are from September to June.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • July, August

    Heatwaves

    In July and August it often tops 40 °C at midday.

    What to do: Visit at opening time (Alcázar, Mezquita), take a siesta from 2 to 6 pm and enjoy life at night.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the neighbourhood taberna. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Spain guide.

Frequently asked questions about Sierra Nevada

What to see in Sierra Nevada?

Pradollano, Veleta, Mulhacén, Alpujarras and Hoya de la Mora.

What to see in Sierra Nevada in one day?

Don’t miss Pradollano, Veleta, Mulhacén, Alpujarras and Hoya de la Mora. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Sierra Nevada?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Sierra Nevada are from September to June.

What day trips can you take from Sierra Nevada?

The Alpujarras from Granada and Sierra Nevada.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.