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Alhambra
Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.
7 km · about 10 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Monachil works well as a base: 10 minutes from Zubia, 17km from Pico Veleta Road.
Monachil is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 5,843, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Monachil sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Monachil to your route.
Monachil is a municipality in the province of Granada, Spain. As of 2018, it has a population of 7,826 inhabitants. It lies around 8 km from the city of Granada. It borders the municipalities of Huétor Vega, Cenes de la Vega, Pinos Genil, Güéjar Sierra, Dílar, La Zubia and Cájar.
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there are three distinct population centres: the old village, often referred to as Monachil Pueblo, the newer Barrio de la Vega and Pradollano, the resort village at the Sierra Nevada Ski Station. The ski station hosted the Alpine World Ski Championships in 1996, the 2015 Winter Universiade, and the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2017.
The name Monachil comes from the Arabic منستير (monastir), a word of Greek origin meaning "monastery".
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Monachil is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.1332 latitude, -3.5372 longitude.
Monachil has a population of approximately 5,843 people, making it a town in Spain.
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Full driving guide for Spain8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.
7 km · about 10 min drive
famous 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.
17 km · about 20 min drive
national park
Mainland Spain's highest peaks, with the Pico Veleta road climbing past alpine lakes to nearly 3,400m near Granada.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
The highest paved pass in Andalusia at 2041m, crossing the Sierra Nevada between the Alpujarras and the Marquesado with arid Mediterranean mountain scenery.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Repeatedly voted Spain's prettiest white village, a steep tumble of geranium-draped lanes above the Costa del Sol.
49 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Spectacular caverns containing the world's largest known stalactite and prehistoric paintings dating back 42,000 years.
50 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A palm-lined seafront promenade jutting on a clifftop balcony with panoramic Mediterranean and mountain views.
53 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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