Sierra Nevada National Park.

Spanning the provinces of Granada and Almería, Sierra Nevada National Park is a dramatic high-mountain playground containing Mulhacén, the highest peak on the Spanish mainland at 3,480 meters. This UNESCO Biosphere Reserve transitions rapidly from lush, cultivated valleys and the whitewashed villages of the Alpujarras to rugged glacial lagoons, pine forests, and stark alpine summits. Its geography makes it incredibly versatile: in winter, it hosts Europe’s southernmost major ski resort, while the warmer months draw hikers and cyclists to its network of structured trails. Easily accessible from Granada, the park offers a rare combination of Mediterranean climate and high-altitude wilderness, where visitors can spot Spanish ibex and golden eagles soaring over deep ravines.