Sierra Nevada in August is a fantastic option.
If we you are looking for natural environments to enjoy a well-deserved vacation, without a doubt, Sierra Nevada in August will be one of the best options.
In this blog we are going to give you 5 recommendations to enjoy this magnificent environment so you can be able to take back a great memory of Sierra Nevada during the summer seasson.
1.- Enjoy a starry night in the high mountains.
It is undoubtedly one of the most attractive activities in Sierra Nevada in August. The rain of stars is a spectacle that mobilizes hundreds of people each year. It is expected that during this year 2023, the Perseids will have their moment of greatest intensity between August 11th and 13th. From the Hoya de la Mora to Borreguiles you can find a huge number of places where you can enjoy this unique spectacle. We recommend you to get informed through specialized agencies on how to enjoy this impressive experience. They will help you and teach you to decipher all the secrets of a magical night.
2.- Ascent from Veleta to Mulhacén in Sierra Nevada,
The Sierra Nevada National Park, of which the municipalities of Dilar, Güejar Sierra and Monachil are an important part, belongs to the second highest mountain range in Europe, after the Alps. It has 16 peaks over 3,000 m high. Declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1986.
In this case, we also recommend to contact specialized agents to enjoy the mountains more and better. There are countless options for doing this striking route in the summer season. Do not miss it!
3.-Discover pottery by artisans in Monachil
This is one of the things that we like to recommend to our clients the most: visit our artisans in the municipality of Monachil! Small family businesses that pass from generation to generation preserving the technique and good craftsmanship. The ceramics of Casares brothers or the inlaid work of Isidro are some of the exponents to be highlighted.
Most of these small businesses can be visited both to purchase their products and to observe the work in their workshops. It is undoubtedly an experience that will enrich your knowledge of the environment.
Starting from the blog post, as we have been doing regularly, we will be expanding, through social networks, the proposals on local crafts and products in Monachil.
4.- Taste the artisan goat cheese
The gastronomic section could not be missing when making recommendations. The palate is definitely one of the senses that remains in the memory for the longest time. With it we will evoke the best of the places visited on our vacations!
And we want to start with one of the most outstanding products in Granada and of course in Sierra Nevada, the goat cheese. Most of the producers are small family businesses that make fantastic cheeses from the milk that comes from the goats that graze all over this province. We want to make a very special mention to Isabel who runs the Venta del Chaleco in Lanjarón. Every day we taste these splendid cheeses at the hotel and we can assure you that they will not leave you indifferent.
In successive posts we will inform you about Sabor Granada products, where to savor and consume them, which are our favorites and the history behind these tenacious companies to preserve excellence in their offer.
5.- Live an experience in the river.
Finally we want to recommend you, in Sierra Nevada, to do one of the things we like the most in summer, enjoy a swim in the river!
The high and medium mountain rivers are one of the most suitable for daring to take a good dip and enjoy their wooded paths on the hottest days.
We are going to start with the opportunity that the Genil and Maitena rivers offer us as they pass through the town of Güejar Sierra. It is an ideal place to visit in any month of the year but in summer it becomes really appealing due to its pools of clean and healthy water where you can take a magnificent bath. Our favorite place is in the San Juan ravine following the old tram track. The whole route is marked by restaurants or sales where you can taste the products of the area, our favorite is Asador Chiquito, run by Victor, a fantastic host and cook. You have to try it for sure!
We have tried to give you a few good reasons to visit Sierra Nevada in August and enjoy its people, heritage and culture. During this month we will be expanding our personal proposals in Sierra Nevada, Granada through Facebook and Instagram.
For a responsible and sustainable turism.