Sierra de la Alfaguara, Sierra de Huétor and la Alfaguara Natural Park

Name: Sierra de la Alfaguara
Address: Sierra de Huétor and la Alfaguara Natural Park, Spain

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The Sierra de la Alfaguara is a mountain range in the Cordillera Subbética, beside the Sierra de Huétor in southern Spain. It lies within the Parque Natural de la Sierra de Huétor y la Alfaguara. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°15'57"N, 3°31'49"W

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Sierra de la Alfaguara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Granada Charterhouse, Arboretum La Alfaguara, Quéntar Reservoir, University of Granada.

6.4 miSW
1500s structure with flamboyant details
Granada Charterhouse, Granada
163 min walk • Granada Charterhouse is a Carthusian monastery in Granada, Spain. It is one of the finest examples of Spanish Baroque architecture. The charterhouse was founded in 1506; construction started ten years later, and continued for the following 300 years.
0.4 miS
Botanical garden
Arboretum La Alfaguara, Sierra de Huétor and la Alfaguara Natural Park
11 min walk • The Arboretum La Alfaguara was formerly a tree nursery in the Sierra de la Alfaguara, in Alfacar near Granada in Spain. It contains samples of many of the trees that are scattered throughout the Sierra and the surrounding mountain ranges.
6.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Quéntar Reservoir
169 min walk • Quéntar Reservoir is a reservoir in Quéntar, province of Granada, Andalusia, Spain.
6.8 miSW
Universities and schools
University of Granada, Granada
174 min walk • The University of Granada is a public university located in the city of Granada, Spain, and founded in 1531 by Emperor Charles V. With approximately 80,000 students, it is the fourth largest university in Spain. Apart from the city of Granada, UGR also has campuses in Ceuta and Melilla.
5.3 miSW
Area
Pulianas, Granada
135 min walk • Pulianas is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the city has a population of 4842 inhabitants.
6 miSW
Area
Peligros, Granada
153 min walk • Peligros is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2013 census, the city has a population of 11,126 inhabitants. It is located next to Pulianas, Maracena, Albolote, Calicasas and Güevejar. It includes a small urbanization called Monteluz.
6.4 miSW
37°11'10"N • 3°35'30"W
Puerta de Fajalauza, Granada
165 min walk • Museum
1.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Sierra de Cogollos
46 min walk • The Sierra de Cogollos is a mountain range of the Baetic System in Granada Province, Andalusia, Spain. The range is located to the northeast of Granada city. Its highest point is the 1,889 m high Peñón del Majalijar peak.
1.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Sierra de Huétor, Sierra de Huétor and la Alfaguara Natural Park
32 min walk • The Sierra de Huétor is a mountain range of the Baetic System in Granada Province, Andalusia, Spain. The range is located to the northeast of Granada city. The altitude of the summits ranges between 1,100 metres and almost 1,700 metres displaying a variety of different climates and habitats.
5.5 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
Ciudad Deportiva del Granada CF, Granada
141 min walk • The Ciudad Deportiva del Granada CF, is the training ground of the Spanish football club Granada CF, located in Granada, Spain. It occupies an area of 75,535 m². The 1st phase of the training centre occupying an area of 47,833m², was completed earlier in 2015. The 2nd phase will occupy an area of 27,702 m².
2.7 miSW
Town
Alfacar
69 min walk • One of the town's most famous attractions is the Fuente Grande, a natural spring that has been a source of fresh, clean water for centuries. Surrounded by lush greenery and towering trees, the Fuente Grande is a popular spot for picnics and leisurely strolls.