Pico del Caballo, Sierra Nevada National Park

Name: Pico del Caballo
Address: Sierra Nevada National Park, Spain

#4 among attractions in Sierra Nevada National Park

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Pico del Caballo, Cerro del Caballo or simply Caballo is 3,011 m high mountain in the Sierra Nevada, Spain. It is the westernmost three thousander of the range. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 10010 ftCoordinates: 37°0'43"N, 3°26'25"W

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Pico del Caballo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Veleta, Sierra Nevada Observatory, Ayuntamiento de Nigüelas, Pampaneira.

5.1 miNE
Prominent mountain with a ski resort
Veleta, Sierra Nevada National Park
131 min walk • Veleta or Pico del Veleta is the second highest peak of the Iberian peninsula and the Sierra Nevada. Its height is given variously as 3,394 metres, 3,396 metres and 3,398 metres. The mountain can be seen from the city of Granada. Veleta's northern slopes are home to the Sierra Nevada Ski Station.
4.7 miNE
Observatories and planetariums
Sierra Nevada Observatory, Sierra Nevada
121 min walk • The Sierra Nevada Observatory is located at Loma de Dilar in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, in the province of Granada, Spain; established in 1981.
6.1 miSW
Museum
Ayuntamiento de Nigüelas, Nigüelas
155 min walk • Nigüelas is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2012 census, the town has a population of 1203. In September, there is the celebration of its famous a party around the village with different customs. Then the virgin of sorrows performed a procession.
6.6 miSE
Village
Pampaneira
169 min walk • One of the main attractions in Pampaneira is the vibrant artisan market, where visitors can browse a wide array of handmade goods, including traditional textiles, pottery, and local delicacies. The market is a great place to immerse oneself in the local culture...
5.7 miSE
Village
Capileira
145 min walk • The village itself is a delight to explore, with its narrow winding streets, whitewashed houses adorned with colorful flower pots, and traditional Andalusian architecture. Visitors can wander through the labyrinth of alleys, discovering quaint artisan shops, local...
5.8 miN
Mountain resort with many skiing runs
Sierra Nevada Ski Station, Sierra Nevada
149 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.