The Sierra Nevada is the mountain range near to Granada. The snowy peaks dominate the skyline providing a striking visual backdrop to the city. For more information about the Sierra Nevada click here.
Veleta is the second highest peak in the Sierra Nevada
Map of the ski station in Sierra Nevada
virgen de las nieves
Sierra Nevada Observatory
Sledging in the Sierra Nevada
Place above the ski station near to the albergue universitaria where you can go sledging. It is free - there is no ski lift- you can hire a sledge for 8 euros per hour or just use a plastic bag.