Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Murtas works well as a base: 15 minutes from Cádiar, 30km from Sierra Nevada National Park.
Murtas is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 720, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Murtas 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 Murtas to your route.
Murtas is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. Spanning an area of 71.7 km2, according to the 2016 census (INE), the city has a population of 495 inhabitants. In 2005 the population was recorded as 741.
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Murtas is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.8850 latitude, -3.1094 longitude.
Murtas has a population of approximately 720 people, making it a town in Spain.
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Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
Full driving guide for Spain5 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
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.
24 km · about 25 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.
28 km · about 30 min drive
national park
Mainland Spain's highest peaks, with the Pico Veleta road climbing past alpine lakes to nearly 3,400m near Granada.
30 km · about 35 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.
30 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.
53 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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