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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Paterna del Río is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Bayárcal, 37km from Sierra Nevada National Park.
Paterna del Río is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 417, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Paterna del Río 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 Paterna del Río to your route.
Paterna del Río is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.
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Paterna del Río is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.0222 latitude, -2.9534 longitude.
Paterna del Río has a population of approximately 417 people, making it a town in Spain.
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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.
10 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.
37 km · about 45 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.
37 km · about 40 min 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.
37 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Europe's only true desert, the spaghetti-western backdrop where Sergio Leone filmed the Dollars trilogy.
46 km · about 55 min drive
mountain pass
A twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.
55 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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