Explore Sierra Nevada National Park
The Sierra Nevada is the second highest mountain range in Europe after the Alps. Classified as a Biosphere by UNESCO since 1986, it offers an incredible diversity of landscapes and ecosystems. From the Almunia del Valle, located at 1000 meters above sea level, you have a front row seat for hiking in the Sierra Nevada natural area.
Simply ask the hotel reception for advice on routes through the park. Some of them start right at the foot of your room. Don't miss:
- The Diechar Loop, an easy and pleasant walk through dirt roads to the Monachil River, with beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada;
- The Star Route Trail, one of the most beautiful routes in the area offering views of the great peaks along the way;
- Los Cahorros Gorge, a spectacular landscape just 2 kilometers from La Almunia del Valle, with a suspension bridge over 55 meters long.
Discover Granada
A few kilometers from La Almunia del Valle, enter the city of Granada, a city rich in 3 cultures: Christian, Jewish and Muslim. The architecture and atmosphere are a testimony to a past of coexistence that has made Granada a cultural and economic reference for Europe.
During your visit, discover the following
- The Alhambra and its palaces. Beautiful walks allow access to this site, one of the most impressive of Islamic architecture;
- The Barrio del Realejo, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Granada, is typical of the city and contains many historical treasures such as the church of San Cecilio or the Plaza de la Puerta del Sol, with a public washhouse.
- The green neighborhood of the Albaicin, perched on the second hill of the city, with flowering patios, fruit trees and ponds. Its cobbled streets, its centennial cisterns and its plastered walls can be visited with all 5 senses.
Want to discover the richness of the Sierra Nevada? Book your stay at La Almunia del Valle, an ecological hotel near Granada.