18 Jan Visit Sierra Nevada in Granada: the perfect winter plan
Visit Sierra Nevada in Granada: the perfect winter planÂ
Sierra Nevada is a good option to visit if you come to Granada in winter, so find here all the activities you can do in this wonder of Granada whether you are passionate about skiing or not, whether you come as a family, as a couple or alone, Sierra Nevada is for you.
The ski resort located in the Sierra Nevada National Park closest to Granada.
In just over an hour, we can go from being in the high mountains to going down to sea level. The view of the Mediterranean coast in winter is also a delicacy.
ÂżWhy visit Sierra Nevada?
Sierra Nevada allows you to practice skiing with the family, or enjoy nature in winter while enjoying the sun and admiring the Mediterranean coast.
Therefore, it is a privileged environment in complete contact with nature: even if one does not practice skiing or snowboarding, it is worth the climb to enjoy the magnificent views.
This privileged situation makes it enjoy a very pleasant climate and many sunny days in winter. It is a delight to slide down the slopes while the sun caresses your face.
There are a large number of post-ski activities, which allows you to prolong the fun after a day of sports. There are film sessions, ice skating, sleigh rides, countless shops, discos and bars that make it possible to enjoy the leisure and to interact with other visitors to the facility.
Sierra Nevada situation
32 km from Granada capital, the Sierra Nevada Ski and Mountain Resort is located in the Sierra Nevada National Park, in the PenibĂ©tico System, in the municipalities of Monachil and DĂlar.
It was known during its early years as the Solynieve Ski Resort, a name that is no longer in use.
How to get to Sierra Nevada?
Sierra Nevada is well connected to Granada by road.
The mountains are to the southeast of the city and the distance is approximately 31 km, so going in your own car or with a rented car in the city is the first option.
The duration of the trip is 30-40 minutes if there is not much traffic.
You can also go to Sierra Nevada by bus, it takes approximately 1 hour to arrive.
In high season and peak hours, which coincide with the opening and closing hours of the slopes, there may be traffic jams.
Another option is going by bus which leaves from the Bus Station in the North of Granada.
The schedule during the winter season are:
Departure from Granada from Monday to Friday at 8:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Holidays, Saturday and Sunday and: 8:00 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
To return to Granada, the bus leaves from Pradollano: Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and holidays, Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
In both cases, there is a 15-minute stop at Paseo del ViolĂłn, next to the Palacio de Congresos.
Outside the season, in summer, the bus only has a service in the morning that leaves the Granada Bus Station at 9:00 AM and returns in the afternoon at 5:00 PM from the Sierra Nevada University Hostel.
The price of the ticket is 9 euros round trip and 5 euros one way.  Tickets can be  purchased at the same Bus Station or via the web.
If you need help with a private transfer to Sierra Nevada, I can help you do not hesitate to contact me.
How high is Sierra Nevada?
Its maximum altitude is reached at the Mulhacen peak, at 3479 m above sea level.
In 1986 it was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, in 1989 a very large area of ​​this mountainous massif was declared a natural park and in 1999 a large part of it was considered a national park for its botanical values.
What is the best date to go to Sierra Nevada?
The best time for snow statistics to enjoy skiing and snowboarding occurs in the months of February and March due to the fact that they present the greatest thickness and kilometers of slopes and not least, the best snow conditions and meteorological conditions normally occur in these months.
Even so, if you visit Sierra Nevada at other times of the year, you will find different options for activities.
Skiing in Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada Natural Park consists of 139 km of ski slopes.
The Sierra Nevada slopes are divided into 23 green, 55 blue, 54 red and 7 black slopes.
It is possible to practice night skiing, a fantastic experience under the starry vault of the Sierra Nevada, for those looking for different and intense emotions.
How much does a ski day cost in Sierra Nevada?
The price for the ski pass (without equipment) has an average price of 60,50 euros.
In the ski resort, you have options to rent equipment, ski lessons, go on a snowshoe route or you can also buy a ski pass and ski on your own.
You can improve your level of skiing or snowboarding with intense courses in technique perfectionism or gift a ski or snowboard experience to a snow fan.
Do you want your children to learn to ski for a week?
In Sierra Nevada you will find the perfect place for your introductory course.
Or you can also live a different experience by building an igloo, the refuge par excellence of the inhabitants of the snow.
What to do in Sierra Nevada if you don’t want to ski?
An alternative is to go up in the cable car to enjoy the views and eat at the peaks of Sierra Nevada.
How much does the cable car to Sierra Nevada cost?
The price of the cable car for non-skiers (only one up / down) is 21.50-22,00 euros for adults and 16.00-16.50 for children under 16.
Here are 5 plans to do in Sierra Nevada that are not skiing. In Sierra Nevada you can do more than ski!
1. Have fun at the Mirlo Blanco Park
This is a perfect plan if you are traveling with children to Sierra Nevada.
Mirlo Blanco amusement park represents one of the best (and undoubtedly funniest) alternative plans in Sierra Nevada if skiing is not your thing.
In Pradollano await you, among other things, sliding slides with inflatable donuts, sleds, skating rinks and a roller coaster on the snow at more than 2,000 meters of altitude where you can have a great time with the little ones.
2. Hiking in Los Cahorros de Monachil
Would you rather do a hiking route on your trip to Granada?
The Los Cahorros route, half mountain, about 9 and a half kilometers long and lasts approximately 4 hours.
You can start in the town of Monachil, pass through the Cortijo de la UmbrĂa, the Encantado ravine, continue through the Monachil river gorge and continue over the Los Cahorros suspension bridge.
3. Admire the Poqueira ravine
Whenever time permits, we can also enjoy a beautiful day of hiking in the Poqueira ravine area, in the heart of the beautiful Granada Alpujarra, and get to know the towns of Capileira, BubiĂłn and Pampaneira.
Outside of the winter season, you can experience the adrenaline of the canyoning, with the descent of ravines in RĂo Verde. Hanging from a waterfall in one of the most hidden and wonderful corners of Andalusia.
4. Paragliding
If you like adventure sports, I recommend you to try Paragliding in Sierra Nevada.
Discover the wonderful landscape from the heights with a two-seater paragliding flight in Granada.
It is the perfect possibility to discover the world of free flight as a passenger in a paraglider, in which you will enjoy gliding with the clouds and contemplate the fantastic views of Granada and Sierra Nevada.
5. Enjoy its gastronomy
Of the alternative plans in Sierra Nevada to ski that we propose, surely this is the most appealing plan, right?
If you like to enjoy local gastronomy when you travel to a new city, don’t miss this other article on my blog where I talk about Food Cuisine and local gastronomy of Granada.
Enjoy Sierra Nevada on your visit to Granada
If you like nature and you are thinking of visiting Granada, do not miss Sierra Nevada. It is a “must” on your list of what to visit in our region.
I’m an official tourist guide specialist in Granada’s historical, artistic heritage, I can help you to organize a different experience in Sierra Nevada. Combining a visit to the city center with an experience at the snow.
In Granada with me, you can discover monuments, neighborhoods, and the lives of historical characters as a local.
I also invite you to click the link below to download my free Ebook with all you need to know before visiting Granada.
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