Güéjar Sierra

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Güéjar Sierra is a village and municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the INE, it had a population of 2,988 at the start of 2010. The village is situated in the north-western part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, at an altitude of 1,088 metres. The municipality borders Pinos Genil, Dúdar, Quéntar, La Peza, Lugros, Jérez del Marquesado, Trevélez, Capileira and Monachil. Its boundary with Trevélez and Capileira runs along the highest ridge of the Sierra Nevada, and over Mulhacén, making these the three highest municipalities in peninsular Spain. The Genil and Maitena rivers rise in Güéjar. ()

Alternative names: Population: 2.8 thous. (2019)Area: 92.28 mi²Coordinates: 37°9'15"N, 3°26'20"W

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AndalusiaSpain

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Güéjar Sierra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quéntar Reservoir, Canales Reservoir, Cenes de la Vega, Monachil.

3.8 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Quéntar Reservoir
97 min walk • Quéntar Reservoir is a reservoir in Quéntar, province of Granada, Andalusia, Spain.
1.4 miW
Manmade lake for boating and fishing
Canales Reservoir
36 min walk • Canales Reservoir is a reservoir in Güéjar Sierra, province of Granada, Andalusia, Spain.
5.5 miW
Area
Cenes de la Vega, Granada
141 min walk • Cenes de la Vega is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2020 census, the city has a population of 8153 inhabitants.
5.7 miW
Locality
Monachil
146 min walk • One of the most popular attractions in Monachil is the Los Cahorros hiking trail, which winds through breathtaking gorges and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can also explore the nearby Sierra Nevada National Park, where they can hike...
3.4 miW
Locality
Pinos Genil
88 min walk • Pinos Genil is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census, the city has a population of 1262 inhabitants.
4.9 miSE
Mountain resort with many skiing runs
Sierra Nevada Ski Station, Sierra Nevada
126 min walk • The Sierra Nevada Ski Station is a ski resort in the Sierra Nevada in the province of Granada in southeastern Spain. The ski area is on the northwestern slopes of Veleta, the third highest peak in peninsular Spain and the most southerly ski resort of Europe.
3 miNW
Locality
Quéntar
77 min walk • Quéntar is a municipality in the province of Granada, Spain. As of 2020, it has a population of 947 inhabitants.
5.6 miNW
Town
Beas de Granada
143 min walk • Beas de Granada is a town located in the province of Granada, Andalusia, southern Spain. As of 2009, the town had a population of 1050 inhabitants.

Güéjar Sierra

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Güéjar Sierra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)