About Güejar Sierra in the Sierra Nevada Mountains - Granada:If you would prefer a little more activity, you might prefer the charms of our second location. Nestled just to the East of historic Granada in the heart of the Sierra Nevada National Park - the pretty little town of Güejar Sierra, with its cobbled streets and flower draped balconies is not only close to the Sierra Nevada Ski Resort but also a hitherto undiscovered gem - a well kept Spanish secret.
Panoramic Views of Sierra NevadaGüejar Sierra is a small mountain town or large village, preserving the traditional mountain architecture of the region at its heart. It is skirted by the crystal clear waters of the River Genil and perched in a dramatic position on the slopes of the Cerro del Calar - with panoramic views of the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains just at the point where they dip their toes into the beautiful Canales reservoir. Guejar is the departure point for the main footpaths of medium and high mountain ascent into the Sierra Nevada, such as the Vereda de la Estrella (path of the star). The surroundings offer the visitor great natural beauty, chestnut forests, old quarries of serpentine and green jasper and the historic remains of the old funicular (built by an eccentric Italian Duke) which used to wind its way up the Sierra Nevada. Two of the attractive old stone tram stops in Maitena and El Charcon have been converted to lovely restaurants on the banks of the Genil, where the fresh, clean waters are delicious for a swim in the summer. The Canales reservoir also offers diverse activities and some nautical sports. Güejar has a good choice of interesting tapas bars and good restaurants - both within the town itself and in the surrounding area. Many of the restaurants have summer terraces where you can eat and enjoy breathtaking views at the same time and some also have summer pools. Or if you want to visit the beach during your stay, the Costa Tropical is still only 45 minutes away. The Alhambra Palace and GranadaNo trip to the area would be complete without a visit to the spectacular Alhambra Palace (only 16 kms away) and historic Granada. Both can be reached from here within about 20 minutes (a spectacular drive) and our mountain apartments in Güejar are also ideally placed for the ski resort (about 35 minutes to the ski lifts). There is also a good bus service into Granada which runs approximately every hour. Güejar for Outdoor Adventure and Skiing the Sierra NevadaGüejar is 35 mins from Pradollano - the Sierra Nevada ski resort (20 mins when the new link road is finished). The resort is also known as "Sol y Nieve" (Sun and Snow) and historically enjoys great Spring snow conditions. While skiing is great in the Sierra Nevada and the views of Africa from the top are spectacular, the resort itself was built relatively recently. Staying in Güejar offers the unique opportunity to sample the diverse skiing of the Sierra Nevada while at the same time enjoying the experience of living in a traditional Spanish village. It is also a great centre for mountain sports, family and adventure activities. This is an ideal base for mountain biking, walks of all levels, ice/rock climbing, canoeing, rafting, paragliding, horse-riding etc. The campsite complex close by offers yet another restaurant with dramatic views, plus a pool, play area, archery and other activities for children. There are also water parks in Granada and Almunecar. Our Güejar Sierra PropertiesWe have a choice of several spacious, luxury properties here. Most have spectacular views of the mountains from all major rooms, plus air conditioning, central heating and dedicated parking. All are within a couple of minutes' stroll from several lovely restaurants and an eccentric little Bodega where one can be assured of a warm welcome from the mustachioed landlord - who is something of a local celebrity!
More Information about Güejar Sierra?For an excellent resource on bars, restaurants, pools, hiking, mountain biking and bike hire, paragliding and other activities in and around Güejar Sierra see www.Guejar.com. For Skiing info' or activities in Sierra Nevada see www.sierranevadaski.com For details of the regular (approx hourly) bus service between Güejar Sierra and Granada see the CTAGR timetable (bus line 390) And for a taste of the excellent dining in Guejar Sierra see La Hacilla |
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