Guéjar Sierra
Güéjar Sierra is a village in Granada province located in the Sierra Nevada National Park. The many popular walking or hiking routes across the mountains start from here. People often choose to spend their holidays in Güéjar Sierra because and the outdoors sports that are available in the vicinity.
The area dates back to the roman times, however the village itself originates from the arab-dominated period, when its inhabitants produced silk.
This mountain village, which is located on the nort-east side of the Sierra Nevada Natural Park, is divided into three neighbourhoods.
Things to see
The most eye - catching building is the Iglesia Paroquial de Nuestra Señora del Rosario, built in the XVI century. It was built over the ruins of a temple which was constructed a century before by the Moors.
The old Sierra Nevada Tram Station is a very well-known location by the inhabitants of Güéjar Sierra, which was in use between 1925 and 1974. The tram connected Granada to Barranco de San Juan and the journey offered fantastic views with many bridges and tunnels.
Hotels in Güejar-Sierra
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Hotel Rural Fuente La Teja, a property with a garden, is situated in Güéjar-Sierra, 21 km from Granada Science Park, 22 km from San Juan de Dios Museum, as well as 23 km from Alhambra and Generalife. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available.
Boasting a terrace and views of mountain, Casa Rural Arroyo de la Greda is a recently renovated country house situated in Güéjar-Sierra, 19 km from Granada Science Park. The property has lake and river views, and is 20 km from San Juan de Dios Museum. The property offers allergy-free units and is located 20 km from Alhambra and Generalife.
Hotel El Guerra is located in the mountains in the Sierra Nevada Natural Park, 15 km from Granada. It offers free Wi-Fi, a sauna and rooms with a private balcony.
All rooms at El Guerra have central heating and the private bathrooms come with a hairdryer.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada National Park, this rural hotel offers spectacular views of the mountains and is just a short drive from monumental Granada.
Holiday Homes in Güejar-Sierra
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Set within 17 km of Alhambra and Generalife and 18 km of Granada Science Park, Vivienda Turistica Arabeluj offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Güéjar-Sierra. It is located 19 km from San Juan de Dios Museum and provides a tour desk. The apartment has private entrance.
Location
Güéjar Sierra is 16 kilometres away from the city of Granada by the motorway to Sierra Nevada. Once you have passed Pinos Genil, the A-4026 intersects the GR-SE-53 which will take you there.
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