Protected Area · Spain
Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park
Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park is a protected area in Spain, covering 425,609 acres (172,238 ha), established in 1999.
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Spain |
| Area | 425,609 acres (172,238 ha) |
| Established | 1999 |
| Highest point | Mulhacén — 3,479 m (11,414 ft) |
| Coordinates | 37.1000° N, 3.0900° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park
Sierra Nevada National Park (Spanish: Parque nacional de Sierra Nevada) is a national park located in the Sierra Nevada within the provinces of Granada and Almería, in Spain. It was declared a national park on 14 January 1999. It stretches from the Alpujarra to El Marquesado and the Lecrín Valley, covering a total area of 85,883 hectares, making it the largest national park in Spain until the expansion of the Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park from 10,021 to 90,800 hectares in 2019.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) · Málaga, Spain · 83.2 miles away
- Region of Murcia International Airport (RMU) · Corvera, Spain · 118.2 miles away
- Gibraltar Airport (GIB) · Gibraltar, Gibraltar · 141.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park?
Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park is in Spain (37.1000° N, 3.0900° W).
When was Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park established?
Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park was established in 1999, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park?
Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park covers 425,609 acres (172,238 ha).
What is the highest point in Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park?
The highest point is Mulhacén, at 3,479 metres (11,414 ft).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1969050 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Nevada_National_Park_(Spain) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).