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Güéjar-Sierra

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About Güéjar-Sierra

Güéjar-Sierra works well as a base: 10 minutes from Quéntar, 13km from Sierra Nevada National Park.

Güéjar-Sierra is a town located in Spain. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Güéjar-Sierra sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Güéjar-Sierra to your route.

About Güéjar-Sierra

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,

Read more 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.

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Where is Güéjar-Sierra located?

Güéjar-Sierra is located in Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.1599 latitude, -3.4386 longitude.

What is the population of Güéjar-Sierra?

Güéjar-Sierra has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Timezone
Coordinates
37.1599, -3.4386

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Güéjar-Sierra

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Alhambra

Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.

13 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Sierra Nevada National Park

Mainland Spain's highest peaks, with the Pico Veleta road climbing past alpine lakes to nearly 3,400m near Granada.

13 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Pico Veleta Road

Europe's highest paved road climbs from Granada past the Sierra Nevada ski station toward the 3,396 m Veleta summit, with hairpins above the clouds and views to the Mediterranean.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Capileira

Highest of the three whitewashed villages stacked in the Poqueira gorge of the Alpujarras, its flat-roofed Berber-style houses and chimney pots facing Mulhacén. End of the paved climb on the GR-421 before the old Sierra Nevada track.

23 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Puerto de la Ragua

The highest paved pass in Andalusia at 2041m, crossing the Sierra Nevada between the Alpujarras and the Marquesado with arid Mediterranean mountain scenery.

40 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Caves of Nerja

Spectacular caverns containing the world's largest known stalactite and prehistoric paintings dating back 42,000 years.

57 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Frigiliana

Repeatedly voted Spain's prettiest white village, a steep tumble of geranium-draped lanes above the Costa del Sol.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Güéjar-Sierra

  • Right herePico Veleta RoadEurope's highest paved road climbs from Granada past the Sierra Nevada ski station toward the 3,396 m Veleta summit, with hairpins above the clouds and views to the Mediterranean.
  • 40 kmPuerto de la RaguaThe highest paved pass in Andalusia at 2041m, crossing the Sierra Nevada between the Alpujarras and the Marquesado with arid Mediterranean mountain scenery.
  • 60 kmBalcón de Europa, NerjaA palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Güéjar-Sierra.

Quéntar

🇪🇸 Spain

4 km awayPop. 1,022

Dúdar

🇪🇸 Spain

5 km awayPop. 289

Pinos Genil

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 1,236

Beas de Granada

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 1,074

Cenes de la Vega

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 6,295

Monachil

🇪🇸 Spain

9 km awayPop. 5,843

Huétor Santillán

🇪🇸 Spain

10 km awayPop. 1,701

Huétor Vega

🇪🇸 Spain

12 km awayPop. 11,324

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