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Webcam in Sierra Nevada - Zona Veleta

Webcam preview - Sierra Nevada - Zona Veleta Sierra Nevada

Use the webcam to take a look at the Sierra Nevada, the highest mountain range on the Iberian Peninsula, which impresses with its snow-capped peaks and breathtaking natural scenery. The region, known for its extraordinary biodiversity and the southernmost ski resort in Europe, offers numerous leisure activities in both winter and summer. The Livecam not only shows you the current snow conditions, but also gives you information on the current weather situation in the Sierra Nevada.

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Where is Sierra Nevada located?

Sierra Nevada is an impressive mountain range in the south of Spain, in the autonomous region of Andalusia. The western part of the mountain range belongs to the province of Granada, while the eastern part is located in the province of Almería. The Sierra Nevada is an approximately 100-kilometre-long section of the Betic Cordillera, also known as the "Andalusian Fold Mountains", which stretches over 600 kilometers from the Bay of Cádiz to the Valencia region. The mountain range runs parallel to the Mediterranean Sea and in some places reaches right up to the coast. The core area of the mountain range is the 86,208-hectare Sierra Nevada National Park, which has been a protected area since 1999. The Sierra Nevada is also the highest mountain range on the Iberian Peninsula, with the 3,482-metre-high Mulhacén as its highest peak. Mulhacén is the second highest mountain in Spain and is only surpassed by Pico del Teide on Tenerife. From November to May, the peaks are covered in snow, which has earned the Sierra Nevada its name as the "snow-covered mountain range". Interested in finding out whether skiing and snowboarding are currently possible? No problem! The webcams in Sierra Nevada show you the slopes!

What's going on in Sierra Nevada?

In winter, the Sierra Nevada is a paradise for skiing and snowboarding. The region impresses with 107 kilometers of slopes, 17 lifts and an altitude of 2,100 to 3,282 meters, which ensures guaranteed snow. The slopes are suitable for all levels of difficulty: 50 kilometers are easy, 50 kilometers are intermediate and 7 kilometers are aimed at experienced athletes. As the southernmost ski resort in Europe, Sierra Nevada offers a unique highlight: on clear days, you can enjoy impressive views as far as the Mediterranean and even the coast of Morocco. The Pradollano valley station is around 35 kilometers from Granada. If you want to get to the sea from there, you have to cover a distance of around 100 kilometers. Curious to see what the ski area looks like? The webcams in Sierra Nevada will answer all your questions.

What can you do in Sierra Nevada?

Andalusia is a diverse vacation destination in both winter and summer. From beach vacations, cultural trips and training camps to skiing vacations, everything is possible. The Sierra Nevada offers varied terrain for a wide range of leisure activities. At the valley station in Pradollano, there is the "Mirlo Blanco - Non-Skiers-Area", an amusement park for all those who prefer to leave their skis behind. There are attractions such as a rollercoaster, a toboggan run and a slalom course that can be tackled by bike. Even without skis, guests can take the cable car to the Zona Borreguiles to walk around the Laguna mountain lake or enjoy a bite to eat in the Borreguiles mountain restaurant.
Where skiers go in winter, hikers go in summer. The mountain road to Pico del Veleta starts near the village of Cenes de la Vega at 740 meters above sea level and reaches the "Sierra Nevada Ski Station", the highest hotel in Spain, at 2,550 meters. From this altitude, the road can only be used with a special permit, but it is open to cyclists and is considered a special challenge as it is the highest road in Europe. The impressive herds of Iberian ibex can also be spotted, especially from 2,900 meters above sea level. Will one of the live cams in Sierra Nevada show an ibex? Find out and take a close look at the images!

The weather in Sierra Nevada

The climate in the Andalusia region is very contrasting. While it gets hotter than 40°C in the lowlands and along the coast in summer, the mountains of the Sierra Nevada have pleasant maximum temperatures of 20°C even in summer. At higher altitudes, it can snow heavily from November to early April, while temperatures in Granada and other lower altitudes rarely fall below 15°C even in winter. The mountains in Andalusia, on the other hand, have a completely different climate, with temperatures dropping well below 0°C in winter. So that you are always up to date, the weather cameras in Sierra Nevada provide you with up-to-date information on the weather at all times and show you how much snow covers the mountains and slopes in the cold season.

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