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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Polícar is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Marchal, 25km from Pico Veleta Road.
Polícar is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 229, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Polícar 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 Polícar to your route.
Polícar is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2004 census (INE), the city has a population of 241 inhabitants.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Polícar.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Polícar.
Polícar offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Polícar with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Polícar as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Polícar is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.2576 latitude, -3.2338 longitude.
Polícar has a population of approximately 229 people, making it a town in Spain.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Polícar as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Polícar. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
Essential numbers in Spain
Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.
Full driving guide for Spain5 notable places within an hour's 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.
25 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.
26 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Stunning Moorish palace and fortress complex in Granada showcasing the finest Islamic art and architecture in Europe.
33 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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
Other places to explore near Polícar.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning