Sierra Nevada (Spain)
mountain range in southern Spain
The Sierra Nevada, meaning "snowy range" in Spanish, is a mountain range in the region of Andalusia in Spain. It contains the highest point of continental Spain, Mulhacén at 3,479 m.
Sierra Nevada | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Mulhacén |
Elevation | 3,479 m (11,414 ft) |
Coordinates | 37°03′N 03°18′W / 37.050°N 3.300°W |
Geography | |
Location | Provinces of Granada, Almería and Málaga |
Country | Spain |
Region | Andalucia |
Parent range | Penibaetic System |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Tertiary |
Mountain type | Alpine |
It is a popular tourist destination, as its high peaks make skiing possible in Europe's most southern ski resort after Ski Centre on the island of Crete in an area along the Mediterranean Sea predominantly known for its warm temperatures and abundant sunshine. At its foothills is found the city of Granada and, a little farther, Málaga and Almería.
Other websites
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References
- "Sierra Nevada, Spain". NASA Earth Observatory. Archived from the original on 2006-10-01. Retrieved 2006-04-28.
Bibliography
- Francisco Pérez Raya, Joaquín Molero Mesa, Francisco Valle Tendero, 1992: "Parque Natural de Sierra Nevada. Paisaje, fauna, flora, itinerarios". Ed. Rueda. Madrid. ISBN 978-84-7207-067-7(in Spanish)
- "Flora de la Tundra de Sierra Nevada". Pablo Prieto Fernández, Ed. Universidad de Granada. ISBN 84-600-1810-5(in Spanish)
- "Sierra Nevada: Guía de Montaña". Aurelio del Castillo y Antonio del Castillo. Ed. Penibética, 2003. ISBN 978-84-932022-3-1(in Spanish)
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