Sierra Nevada Granada andalucia spain
of-spain.com
of-spain.com  
Sponsored by: Fotografias wedding bouquets compañias aseguradoras detalles de boda compañias aseguradoras zapatos de novia trajes de fiesta |
Spain > Andalucia >Granada > Sierra Nevada | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sierra Nevada Granada andalucia
 SIERRA NEVADA The Sierra Nevada, which means “Snowy-Peaked Mountains” in Spanish, is a chain of mountains located in the province of Granada. The highest point of continental Spain known as Mulhacén, at 3,478 meters (11,411 ft) is located at the said town. Sierra Nevada has always been known as a famous tourist area attributable to its high peaks which makes skiing possible in one of Europe’s most southerly ski resorts, in a particular area down the Mediterranean Sea mainly recognized for its warm temperatures and overflowing sunshine. Parts of the mountain chains makes up the Sierra Nevada National Park. Further, the range has also been given the “Biosphere Reserve” award during the year 1976 due to the distinctiveness of its plants and wildlife. This town is also known as the “Botanic Jewel of Europe”. The Sierra Nevada Observatory is situated at the northern slopes at about 2800 m. This town has a rather unstable past with regard to its history. The town had undergone through numerous name changes, and it began during the first century, they referred to this town as the “Monte Solarius” and this town was utilized as the border between the Roman provinces of Taraconense and Hispania. Sierra Nevada’s name was again changed during the Visgoth period, and was turned into “Monte Solorio”. Subsequently, after the arrival of the Muslims and due to their strong presence in the province of Granada, the name was yet again changed for the third time to “Yabal Sulayr” or “Monte del Sol” if translated in Spanish, and “Sun Mountain” in English. It has also been referred to as “Monte La Nieve” or “Snowy Mountain” and then “Sierra Le Helada” or if translated means “Icy Snowy Peaked Mountains”. Finally, during the 18th century, the town took their current name of “Sierra Nevada” otherwise known as “Snowy-Peaked Mountains” or in other translations, means “Snowy Range”. Sierra Nevada takes less than a two hour drive from the Costa Del Sol and the journey in between takes you to a few of the many remarkable, stunning and deliciously divine scenery that you can see in the province, especially in the region of Antequera. The widely-known Pradollano is situated at the mountain slopes of Sierra Nevada. It provides all of the necessary facilities you might need for skiing and accommodation in Solynieve ski station. Solynieve Ski Station is situated at the southern most part in Europe, and thanks to the vast hours of sunshine every year, there were 38 slopes which are available, varying in different degrees of difficulty. Solynieve is located at the northwest face of Sierra Nevada, at the famous Pradollano. PROVINCE: Granada AREA: 89 km2 INHABITANTS: 4.831 Monachil is located on the northwest face of Sierra Nevada.Monachil lies on spreading across the mountain slopes reaching a height of 3,000 m. This AREA has places of exceptional beauty such as Los Cachoros, the Pool of Las Yeguas, the Trevengue or the fountains Fría and Hervidero. The Natural Park of Sierra Nevada was given the Reserve of the Biosphere award due to the diversity and uniqueness of its plants and wild life The ski station of Pradollano is on Monachil. Pradollano, meeting point in Sierra Nevada, offers all the necessary facilities for skiing and accommodation in Solynieve, the southern most ski station in Europe and with the greatest hours of sunshine per year Sierra Nevada shooping Visitors can purchase a large variety of ceramics and earthenware. Skiing in Sierra Nevada: Reservation Centre: Tel: 958 24 91 11. 24-Hour Information: Tel: 958 48 01 53. Solynieve Ski Station. CETURSA. Plaza de Pradollano. S/N. Tel: 958 24 91 00 Ski Schools: Spanish- Tel: 958 48 01 68. International- Tel: 958 48 01 42. Surf Miguel Bonal -Tel: 958 48 00 11. Technical- Tel: 958 48 08 04. Map of spain - Weather in spain - Pictures of spain Site Map - Spain travel - hoteles de playa - alfileres de novia almeria spain - alicante spain - barcelona spain - valencia spain - granada spain - cadiz spain cordoba spain - galicia spain - madrid spain - malaga spain - murcia spain - seville spain - toledo spain salones de boda - viajes de novios - wedding bouquets zapatos de mujer - recuerdos de comunion - recuerdos de bautizos - spanish wine soluciones inmobiliaras - abogados en malaga |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||