The Mulhacen (3.482 m.) is the highest peak in the Iberian Peninsula and, together with La Veleta (3.398 m.), dominates Sierra Nevada and its National Park.

On its descent from Granada to the Mediterranean coast the A44 dual carriageway crosses the Lecrin Valley, leaving Las Alpujarras to the East. About 40 kms from Granada and about 15 mins. from the A44, we come to the municipality of El Valle, which includes Restabal , Melegís and Saleres, with the Rio Santo running through to Lake Beznar.

This situation on the south side of Sierra Nevada and open to the sea along the gorge of the River Guadalfeo, together with the altitude, explains the fact that it is possible to cultivate in the same area, avocados, chirimoyas, papaya, oranges, lemons, walnuts, almonds and olives etc. A micro climate that softens the winters and summers of Granada.

40 minutes south of the valley is the Mediterranean Sea. This downhill journey from the ski slopes of Sierra Nevada to the beaches of Motríl and Salobreña will have taken only about 70 minutes.

There is a large choice of cultural activities on offer in Granada and its province, including music, dance, theatre, exhibitions, museums, botanical gardens and, of course, La Alhambra and its gardens, not to be missed.

Outdoor activities include walks of varying lengths or more ambitious guided treks in La Sierra, horse riding, hot air ballooning, water sports etc. Sierra Nevada National Park offers a very varied flora and fauna to its visitor.

Local markets, car boot sales, fairs and fiestas are also plentiful.

www.nevasport.com/sierranevada/esqui
Ski information

www.juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente
Sierra Nevada National Park etc

www.alhambra.org
www.adurcal.com/mancomunidad
Official website of Lecrin Valley, info on villages etc

www.granadatur.com
www.sierranevadanatural.com

Guided excursions

www.turgranada.es/turismo-sol-playa
Beach info