Trek Sierra Nevada is a comprehensive guide to hiking in the Sierra Nevada mountains in the south of Spain. It also covers walking in the surrounding area, where the scenery is often as dramatic as in the Sierra Nevada itself. You can use the site to find detailed, accurate route descriptions for some of the best self-guided walks in southern Spain, as well as lots of useful information about where to stay, when to come and how to get around. You can also find information about guided hikes on the website.
Self-guided hikes
Search for suitable hikes by length, season or location or using our interactive map. Whether you just want to go for a two-hour stroll, or are after some really challenging hiking, you’ll find it here.
Guided hikes
Sometimes, it’s safer or more rewarding to go with a guide. We provide links to some of best guided hiking activities on offer in the Sierra Nevada, offered by experienced, qualified guides.
Audio tours
Ever since we moved to Granada in 2006, we’ve enjoyed exploring Andalucía. The TrekSierraNevada website was born out of our love of hiking in the mountains, but recently we’ve also created audio tours of some of the region’s fascinating villages, towns and cities. Our audio tours use VoiceMap, an innovative app that uses your phone’s GPS to automatically play you audio based on your location.
More activities
If you would like to combine your hiking holiday with some history and culture, rest and relaxation, nightlife or adventure sports, the area around the Sierra Nevada has it all. You can visit the magical Alhambra palace and city of Granada, go canyoning, try a via ferrata, sample the local food and drink, explore the quaint white villages of the Alpujarras or just head for the beach.
Guided or self-guided?
All of our self-guided walks are designed to be done without a guide, which allows you to go at your own pace and enjoy the peace of the spectacular mountain scenery.
On the other hand, if you go with a guide you’ll learn much more about the local architecture, geology, fauna and flora, as well as the people who live here, than you would on your own. And if you want to climb the highest peaks like Mulhacén or Veleta in winter, the only safe way to do it is with a guide.
For more information, see our section on guided activities.
Latest news
Also check out our Facebook page for the latest news and photos from our hiking trips in the Sierra Nevada.