En Diputación de Granada sierra nevada - nature trails nevada - nature sierra www.turgranada.es PATRONATO PROVINCIAL DE TURISMO DE GRANADA Trails by Sierra Nevada Tourism Guide DIPUTACIÓN DE GRANADA [email protected] % +34 958 247 146 - Fax: +34 958 247 129 Plaza Mariana Pineda, 10, 2ª - 18009 Granada - España granada 3 Nature trails -Sierra Nevada- 4 In the heart of the province Nature trails 5 Villages with a mountain flavour 6 Between the Sierra and the Alhambra -Sierra Nevada- 10 To the east of Granada 14 The roof of the Iberian Peninsula 16 Path: Sendero de la Silleta de Padul 19 Path: Canal de la Espartera - Arenales de Trevenque 22 Path: Cerro Huenes 25 Path: Dornajo - Campo Otero 28 Path: Vereda de la Estrella 32 Path: San Jerónimo - La Cortijuela (Sendero Sulayr - section1) 36 Path: La Cortijuela - Rinconada de Nigüelas (Sendero Sulayr - section 2) 40 Path: Peña Partida -La Hortichuela (Sendero Sulayr - section 18) 43 Path: La Hortichuela - Centro de Visitantes El Dornajo (Sendero Sulayr - section 19) 46 Practical data 3 50 Map of Sierra Nevada Rutas naturales - Sierra Nevada - Sierra Rutas naturales TURISMO DE GRANADA - PATRONATO PROVINCIAL Plaza Mariana Pineda, 10 - 2º - 18009 - Granada Teléfono: 958 247 146 - Fax: 958 247 129 e-mail: [email protected] www.turgranada.es OFICINA DE TURISMO Teléfono: 958 247 128 - Fax: 958 247 127 e-mail: [email protected] --------------- © TURISMO DE GRANADA-PATRONATO PROVINCIAL --------------- Diseño y Realización: Álvaro Vidal - Javier Vidal Producción: Seditour Granada Sierra Nevada In the heart of the province In the heart of the province he Sierra Nevada district is well-communicated both with ts towns and villages are in the heart of nature, maintaining Tthe nearby Granada Costa Tropical and with the province’s I their traditions with the advantage of being halfway between hinterland. The A 92, Andalusia’s arterial dual carriageway which Granada and the peaks of the Sierra Nevada. links up with the rest of the Iberian Península’s road network, Rivers and water channels cross the district’s towns where silence makes access easy from any point of departure. The dual carriage- is all around, the ideal place to enjoy peace and quiet and to relax in way reaches Granada whence radiate the different roads which a welcoming family atmosphere. These towns are characterised by cross the district, reaching as far as Pradollano. the fertile farmlands of La Vega, forming picture postcard scenery The Granada-Motril dual carriageway communicates the coast with the ever-present sentinel, the Sierra Nevada. Its history has with the district, as does the main road which climbs into the Sierra always been linked to that of the city of Granada. The origins of Nevada. many of these towns date back to when they were Islamic agricul- tural or silk-producing hamlets dependant on the capital. The Muslim stamp is clearly visible in the network of irrigation JAÉN MADRID MURCIA channels which collect the waters produced by the Spring thaws CÓRDOBA ALMERÍA on the peaks of the Sierra Nevada, transporting them la Vega, the wisest way to make full use of them. MÁLAGA SEVILLA 4 5 COSTA TROPICAL Sierra Nevada ski resort (Pradollano) Part of the old quarter of Güejar Sierra Granada Sierra Nevada Between the Sierra and the Alhambra ear to the monumen- Having left Gójar, sur- Ntal city of Granada and 1 Los Cahorros bridge (Monachil) rounded by beautiful nestling at the feet of the Si- 2 Panoramic view of Dílar 3 Ogíjares scenery, we arrive at Ogí- erra Nevada are some charming 4 Gojar town hall and church jares. These lands are the 5 Mudéjar church in La Zubia towns and villages which offer birthplace of the famous visitors various services due to Flamenco cantaor Fras- the combination of the facts quito Yerbabuena, Fla- that they belong the city’s met- menco is everywhere, as 3 ropolitan area and yet are in the its famous festival dem- very heart of nature. onstrates. As we stroll 4 Only 9 km from Granada is through its streets we can Dílar, one of the largest bor- admire its heritage and oughs in the province. The dol- enjoy its delicious gas- men surrounded by a cromlech, tronomy. to be seen near the Casa Rural, We then enter the Man- is witness to its long history. The comunidad de Municipios water flowing from the Sierra del Río Monachil joint Nevada comes to life in Dílar, 6 boroughs. This is an ideal 7 where the babbling of its brooks spot to relax after a busy and water channels are an irre- day in the mountains or sistible invitation to the visitor to after the bustle of the city. take a pleasant stroll. La Zubia, stuated between market gardens and irrigation channels, 1 2 5 5 Granada Sierra Nevada Between the Sierra and the Alhambra is the first borough we come to, a typical small village of the Gra- nada farmlands. Several tracks radiate out from the villages inviting us to take peaceful strolls along them, through beautiful scenery without neglecting a visit to its centuries-old Ilex tree or Arab Baths. Its privileged position, in the very heart of the countryside makes it a village with one of the highest concentrations of top-level sports- men and women in Spain. Cájar, was historically known for its importance as a silk producer. Visitors are charmed by the tranquillity of both the town itself and of its incomparable surroundings. Its traditions and gastronomy make its visitors enjoy a way of life from yesteryear. Our next stop is Huétor Vega where the mountains and fertile valley meet. Being on a natural route, it has been inhabited since Prehistory as the nearby important archaeological remains and the ancient Camino de los Neveros (Ice Traders’ Route) demonstrate. As we stroll through it streets, we can admire the products of its rich 2 hand crafts tradition. 8 Finally, we arrive in Monachil, erra Nevada foothills make it an ideal activity tourism destination 9 which is formed by three con- throughout the year. We recommend a visit to La Cortijuela Botani- 1 La Encarnación church in trasting towns: Barrio de la Monachil cal Gardens, with its displays of the rich Sierra Nevada flora. Vega, Monachil and Pradollano. 2 Nuestra Señora de los Its privileged position in the Si- Dolores church in Cájar 3 Huétor Vega 1 3 Granada Sierra Nevada To the east of Granada e begin this route in Cenes de la Vega, in the heart of the Wfertile Vega Granadina plain and on the banks of the Ge- nil river which irrigates its farmland. Its location between Granada and the Sierra Nevada, between the valleys and the mountains, makes it the ideal spot to take idyllic strolls or to practise activity tourism. Continuing on our way, we arrive in Dúdar, on the banks of Aguas Blancas river. Following its course, surrounded by beauty spots, we reach Quéntar, whose name tells us of its Islamic origins: Qariat Quentar. Like nearby Granada, it fell to the Christians in 1492. Its Morisco population remained until their expulsion following the Al- pujarra Rebellion when Quéntar sheltered rebellious Moriscos, for which the town was punished at the hands of John of Austria’s troops. Not far away is the Quéntar 2 reservoir, attractive not only for its the climb to the peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Which is intimately 1 Güejar Sierra and beauty, but also for the range of ser- linked to its river which divides it into two parts. The surrounding Canales reservoir vices on offer there. 2 Dúdar in autumn country takes on a special beauty when the almond trees burst into Returning to the Genil, we set out flower and during the Spring thaws when the Canales reservoir for Pinos Genil, the last town before reaches its full glory. 1 10 11 Granada Sierra Nevada To the east of Granada We recommend a stroll, following 1 Quéntar This is scenery the course of the Genil, to the reser- 2 Panoramic view of dominated by steep voir from the Barrio del Zaidín quar- Cenes de la Vega slopes and streams, ter, situated in the upper part of the 3 Pinos Genil elements which town. Güéjar Sierra is the last town 4 Street with flowers in Güejar Sierra make it an ideal spot on our route. for lovers of moun- Its name speaks of its tain sports. Indeed, Muslim origins when there are limitless Qaryat Walyar was a silk- possibilities on offer: producing town. Remains hiking, horse rid- of one of its two Islamic ing, and mountian fortesses can still be seen biking, potholing, on Cerro del Castillejo 3 paragliding, rock climbing etc. Moreo- hill. We recommend a ver, its delicious gas- visit to its Renaissance tronomy will delight church, boasting a beau- lovers of good food. tiful Mudejar coffered It is recommended ceiling as well as visiting the visit to Maitena, the Fuente de los Dieci- to enjoy, in summer, séis Caños (sixteen-spout) the “natural pools”, 12 fountain, the Fuente de such as a trip to El 13 la Plaza fountain and the Chacón, in the road former public laundry, not of Güéjar Sierra to to mention the former the Vereda de la Es- tram station, Estación del trella, a region shad- Antiguo Tranvía de la Si- ed by cherry trees erra. from where departs 1 4 many roads. 2 Granada Sierra Nevada Sierra Nevada, the roof of the Iberian Peninsula he Sierra Nevada mountain range includes the highest peaks M.I.D.E. (Método de Información De Excursiones) Tin the Iberian Peninsula: Mulhacén (3,482 m. above sea level) 1 and Veleta (3,394 m.).