Granada Things to do

Winter sports in Granada can include skiing and snowboarding in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Located a mere 32Km from the centre of Granada, this world famous skiing location boasts 61Km of ski slopes over 45 pistes. The ski season in Granada stretches from early December to early May. At 3,482 metres, Mulhacen is the highest summit and there are ski slopes to suit all experience levels.

 

The Sierra Nevada National Park is one of Granada’s most stunning natural beauty spots and is ideal for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding. This diverse location includes waterfalls, rivers, glacial lakes, gorges and snowy peaks stretching up more than 3000 metres. The park is also a popular location for paragliding, fishing, canoeing and rafting.

 

Golf in Granada is a popular sport thanks to the warm climate and stunning scenery. There are three golf courses within easy access of the city of Granada including the 18-hole courses at the Club de Golf Granada and the Medina Elvira Golf. These landscaped courses include a variety of lakes, pine trees and mountain views.

 

Holidaymakers are never far from beautiful golden sand beaches in Granada. Granada’s tropical coast offers 100 kilometres of beaches including Malaga, Los Llanos and Motril. Swimming, snorkelling, boating, windsurfing and diving are all available at these and many more beaches in Granada.

 

Sightseeing in Granada can include the vibrant and historic city of Granada known for its beautiful cathedral’s, churches, city gardens, and more recently it’s vibrant nightlife. Holidaymakers can visit the Zaidin district on Saturdays to enjoy the huge outdoor market, and the Sacromonte district, known as the flamenco song and dance area.

 

Don’t miss a chance to visit Granada’s high plateau in the north with its amazing cave dwellings set within a spectacular mountain setting known as the Altiplano de Granada.