The Sierra Nevada has been recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere and it’s not hard to see why. There are over 60 species of bird living in the range, including birds of prey. There are also 5 distinct climatic zones, meaning that you’ll see a lot of interesting and varied plant life as you hike.
Country code
+34
Currency
Euro
Language
Spanish
Best time to visit
The best time to visit for hiking is May, June and July
How to get there
Málaga is the closest international airport to the Sierra Nevada
Weather
In winter the temperature averages around 6 degrees celsius and in summer the temperature averages around 24 degrees celsius. July is the driest month and November is the wettest
Two more great hiking trails are the ascent of Veletta which sits at 3,398 meters and Alcazaba at 3,371 meters. The Vereda de la Estrella Loop is another excellent trail. It takes around 7 hours to cover the 22.5 km making it the perfect day trip. And, while you’re in the area, why not head to The Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park too? There you’ll find hundreds more trails.
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