Guejar Sierra

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The Rio Genil valley, in Sierra Nevada, province of Granada, Spain.
Near the source of the Rio Genil, Sierra Nevada, Andalusia, Spain.
Rocks in the Sierra Nevada, Andalusia, Spain.
The Veleta peak (3.398 m) & surroundings, from the highest paved road in Europe, Sierra Nevada, Andalusia, Spain.
The observatorio Mohon del Trigo is an observatory, which was built in in 1902 and contained a 32 cm Cassegrain type KYOTO reflector telescope donated by Georgetown University. It is located in the vicinity of Pico del Veleta (3394m) in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Spain at a height of about 2600m. The observatory was abandoned in the 1970s and deterioated into a ruin as documented by me in 2010. Since then, the observatory has been restored and is today in good shape (as seen from the outside, at least, I have not been inside). Nearby is also barracks used by the Special Operations Command of Spain. Here, the observatory is seen in evening sun as viewed from nearby Monument of Our Lady of the Snows. From this view point, the modern Sierra Nevada Observatory established 1981 can also be seen, but in the opposite direction.(Thanks to Slaunger for his excellent caption of his Featured Picture of the same building, I've almost copied and pasted...
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Mulhacen

Explore the lovely green spaces of Mulhacen and also enjoy the ski slopes in Guejar Sierra. Discover the spas in this quaint area, or seek out its hiking trails.

Mulhacen

Mohon del Trigo Observatory

Find out about the history of Guejar Sierra when you spend time at Mohon del Trigo Observatory. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area, or seek out the ski slopes.

Mohon del Trigo Observatory

Things to do

Sierra Nevada Tram Trail A Historical and Natural Route

Sierra Nevada Tram Trail A Historical and Natural Route

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Sierra Nevada Tram Trail A Historical and Natural Route
Skip the long lines at Alhambra with an exclusive guided tour, including fast-track entry to the Nasrid Palaces and Generalife Gardens.

Skip The Line Alhambra and Generalife Guided Tour

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Skip The Line Alhambra and Generalife Guided Tour
Alhambra & Generalife Skip the Line Premium Tour including Nasrid Palaces

Alhambra & Generalife Skip the Line Premium Tour including Nasrid Palaces

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Alhambra & Generalife Skip the Line Premium Tour including Nasrid Palaces
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Alhambra & Generalife Skip the line Small Group including Nasrid Palaces

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Alhambra & Generalife Skip the line Small Group including Nasrid Palaces
Granada day trip from Seville

Granada Day Trip from Seville

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Granada Day Trip from Seville
Alhambra and Generalife Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide

Alhambra and Generalife Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guide

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Photo "Pinos Genil" by Jebulon (CC0) / Cropped from original
Photo by Jebulon (CC0)

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