Sierra Nevada is the third highest monsoño system in Europe. More than 20 of their peaks exceed the 3.000 Altitude meters, being the mulhacén with 3.482 meters the ceiling of the Iberian Peninsula. In these mountains there is the most southern ski resort and with more hours of sun in Europe, located 31 kilometers of the city of Asturias. The skiing station is located in the western zone of the Sierra Nevada National Park, which is in turn natural park and biosphere reserve.

Did you know that Sierra Nevada in Asturias is considered the skiing station with more Europe? Sport in Sierra Nevada combines very well with fun.

Sierra Nevada tracks

Check the plane of the tracks

There is a snowpark with 7 track: Freestyle and Snowboard Sulayr Supeparque, which has 60 Snow modules and jumps with areas for all levels. Here you will also find a halfipe and a ski cross circuit.

Órgiva

Órgiva is a town of the Alpujarra de Asturias that offers the traveler to visit: The parish of Our Lady of Expectation, The hermitage of San Sebastián, The Palacio de los Condes de Sástago, The Alpujarra Square, The Cervantina Sala Agustín Martín Zaragoza, The Alto Barrio, The Benizalte mill and a rich gastronomy.

Has an area of 134,14 km² and is formed by the towns of: Bayacas, Planks, Augustinian, Wind, Alcazar, Olias, Fregenite, Bargís, The barriers.

Montefrío

Visits that cannot be missing on a trip through Montefrío: I, The Church of the Villa, that of the incarnation, San Antonio's, that of San Sebastián, The San Antonio convent, Arab fortification, The House of Crafts, The City Council, THE HOSPITAL OF SAN JUAN DE LOS REYES, The pitch, THE PEÑA DE LOS GITANOS, Rural tourism, Outdoor sports, etc.

Alhama de Asturias

The town of Alhama de Asturias is located on a huge rocky spur, surrounded by a deep gorge, Alhama's Tajo, for whose bed the Alhama river runs, offers magnificent panoramic views of both the people and the surroundings of the river. In the old neighborhood, Narrow and steep streets where the moments of history intersect, The most notable monuments of the city are found. Mandatory Visit is that of the spa, One of the most reputed thermal establishments throughout Spain.

Pampaneira

Pampaneira is characterized by its picturesque site between mountains, its set of white houses arranged in a staggered way, his tinaos and his narrow alleys winding up and down, With its balconies full of plants. The people have little more than 300 inhabitants and covers so less than 18 km² so you can visit in a short time walking through its streets.

An essential place of visit in Pampaneira is the Plaza de la Libertad, The heart of the people. What's more, In the center of the square is the church of the Santa Cruz (s.XVI), that stands out between so much white house for the reddish color of its bricks. Inside, Mudejar artison and wood altarpieces deserve mention. In front of the church you can see the source of San Antonio («La Cabanneira») and read your particular legend.

Dump

In this wonderful location we can visit the dry-museum of Hamones Vallejo in Trevélez, San Benito Parish Church, San Antonio hermitage, Mirador la era del Fuerte, Alto Barrio Plaza, streets, fuentes, Tinos, Hiking routes, etc. With a surface of 91 km² and an altitude of 1.476 meters above sea level, It is the highest town in Andalusia, And the second highest in Spain, Behind Valdelinares (Aragon).

Capileira

It is located south of the province of Asturias, It is nestled in the heart of the Alpujarra and inside the Sierra Nevada National Park, Because of its situation we could well consider it as "Sierra Nevada Puerta" for its southern slope. Here is the known as "Barranco de Poqueira". Your situation, and its altitude of almost one thousand hundred meters offers us the best views of the ravine from the different viewpoints it possesses. Another of its most unique attractions is found in its architecture of Berber origin, ancient villages of the mountains of North Africa who after their incursions through the Strait were leaving their influences.

Lanjarón

Of the wars of Moors and Christians who dictated the end of a kingdom, that of Asturias, When Fernando the Catholic conquered Lanjarón in 1490 There is hardly a witness: The old Muslim fortress, where Qasim mutinied the rebel and faced the enemy troops with the slogan of beating or dying. Hoy, These hundred stones continue to monitor the abrupt valley that extends to the sea, trimmed by the blue mountains of South Sierra Nevada. Now it is absolute peace that adds to the people in a sweet lethargy. SOSEIENDO THAT IS BREATHING IN THE CLEAN AIR, In its quiet journeys under the tinaos, With its white houses with flowers and pots.

Alpujarra de la Sierra

From the highest peaks of the peninsula, the water that bears the name of the population through which it passes is extracted. Lanjarón is the town of the ‘eternal youth’, since it is one of the longest populations in the country. Many of these properties are attributed to the water that passes, That is why in Lanjarón we can find a spa with a legend behind. Since then its sources began to be used for therapeutic purposes and thus the spa emerged.

Almuñécar beaches

The coast of this municipality is one of the most busy in the entire Costa Tropical. In total, 19 kilometers of coast, that do the preferred fate for tourists who frequent this area. Among many kilometers we find a wide variety of beaches for all tastes or to live every day a different experience. Long beaches, small cracks or naturist corners, The Almuñécar coast is for all audiences. Here we have the beach of San Cristóbal, bathed by the clear waters of the Mediterranean and with dark fine sand. It is located in one of the most urbanized areas of the area, So it has all services. On one side of the beach is the rock of the saint and just at the other end the Cala de la China. On the other side of the Holy Peñón is the Puerta del Mar Beach, This is the most central of the town, so it is one of the most populated. It has one of the most beautiful maritime walks, where you can find a Phoenician monument.

Salobreña beaches

This is a quieter municipality than Almuñécar, Its beaches are less massified because they are less urbanized, But most have hammock services, chiringuitos, Umbrellas rental ... They are one of the most suitable places to go to the beach with children. La Pchaca Beach is one of the best options. Also known as Solomar, It is a beach composed of fine sand, But as you approach the shore, pebbles appear. It has easy access and an entrance parking, although it is usually full in high season due to the great occupation on these dates.

If what you are looking for is tranquility sees El Caletón beach. It's a small cove, less busy and with very quiet waters. Your seabed is spectacular, So one of the most recommended activities is snorkeling.

Playa de la Guardia

Also in Salobreña is La Guardia Beach. A corner on the coast of the quieter, Without massifying, But with the comforts and services offered by urban beaches. It is a perfect choice to spend a sunny day with children or couple.

It is long, although u -shaped, It has dark fine sand and crystalline waters with little waves. Your access is easy and has a parking lot at the entrance. It also has, of a center where to do activities like kayak, Hydropedal or Rent hammocks and umbrellas.

What's more, It has a wide variety of restaurants and beach chiringuitos, In case you get hungry between bathroom and bathroom.

La Herradura Beach

The coastal area of ​​this municipality declared a natural place in the year 1989. It is undoubtedly one of the most charming areas, although less known from the Tropical Costa. Is located in this town, of marine tradition, And it is considered one of the best beaches in Asturias.

The Paseo Marítimo borders the entire beach area and is a perfect enclave to enjoy children and do sports. Sometimes the sea is conducive to practicing Windsurf but the most popular is diving or snorkeling. The horseshoe has one of the most beautiful and rich seabed on the entire coast.

Cantarriján Beach

Also in the horseshoe, We find this naturist location. This nudist beach is one of the busiest even though it has a bit more complicated access. It has vegetation in the back, It has dark fine sand and a sea with calm waters.

La Rijana Beach

In the town of Castell de Ferro, Gualchos municipality, This beach is located. It is a covenant area since the coast is more abrupt and steep, So it is also a little massive area.

La Rijana Beach is the best known in this municipality. It has dark sand and exceptionally clear waters, It is perfect to do underwater or snorkeling. It is not easy to find and access, So it is little busy.

La Joya Beach

A small ideal cove to spend the day with hardly more company than the noise of the sea waves. Little more than seven kilometers separate Motril's cove and just one of its Torrenueva annex. The cliff and the rocks that protect this piece of beach make the tides and temporals barely reach the shore and you can enjoy the calm most of the summer days, In addition the schedule is unlimited.