GRANADA - CENTRE OF THE SIERRA NEVADA
From the Alhambra to the personal "bullfight" with the 3482 metre high Mulhacén.
However radiant the famous Alhambra may be, the peaks of the Sierra Nevada, directly behind the city gates, are even more attractive. Dust-dry, the peaks stagger like petrified waves towards the Mediterranean. If you like long climbs, take on the highest motorable mountain in Europe: From Granada up to Mulhacén, 2748 metres in altitude await. However, connoisseurs can split the ascent into two daily stages or book a shuttle to the summit. The descent is legendary for its length alone. But the best option is to cross the Sierra Nevada with a stop in Granada.
Guided tours From Granada across the Sierra Nevada to Almeria in 6 stages: 300 km and 9500 metres in altitude, info: www.powder-trails.de
From Malaga over the highest pass and Granada (one day break in the city) to the Costa Tropical (Motril). 9 days and 6 stages with 366 km/8610 m elevation gain, price: 1248 euros without flight, www.mtb-fahrtwind.de
Day tours There are various providers who offer day tours with and without a shuttle. For example: www.mountainbikegranada.com and www.granadamtb.com
Nightlife The winding, Arab neighbourhood of Albaicín!
Gitta Beimfohr
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