Sierra de Huétor Natural Park

Sierra de Huétor Natural Park

Granada

This natural area is located in the centre of the province of Granada, 20 kilometres from its capital. It encompasses several mid-mountain ranges, some reaching nearly 2,000 metres in altitude, including the one that gives the park its name.

The park stands out for its botanical value and characteristic Mediterranean wildlife, including protected species such as the golden eagle and the wildcat. The area's fauna also includes reptiles, little owls and tawny owls, blackbirds, robins, chiffchaffs and partridges, among other species. In addition to the animal life, the botanical value of the Sierra de Huétor is indisputable – in addition to the presence of oaks, maples and holm oaks, numerous local and North African endemic species can be found.

Sierra de Huétor Natural Park

Puerto Lobo Visitor Centre

Carretera de Víznar a Puerto Lobo (GR-3101), a 3 km del centro de Víznar

18179  Víznar, Granada  (Andalusia)

Type of area:Natural Park Area:12,128 hectares Email:pnsierrahuetor.csma@juntadeandalucia.es Email:cvpuertolobo@reservatuvisita.es Tel.:+34 657 279 898 Tel.:+34 958 540 426 Website:Sierra de Huétor Natural Park Website:Sierra de Huétor Natural Park

Granada (Andalusia):

  • Alfacar
  • Beas de Granada
  • Cogollos de la Vega
  • Diezma
  • Huétor de Santillán
  • Nívar
  • Víznar
Useful information

What you need to know

  • Cultural information

    The cultural environment of the Sierra de Huétor is rich and varied. The enclaves near this natural park, such as the Arab baths of Cogollos de la Vega or the equally Arab Fuente Grande de Alfacar, make a visit to this corner of Granada even more attractive.

  • Environmental information

    The Sierra de Huétor is a mid-altitude mountain area rich in plant life, with holm oaks, oaks and maples. The presence of the wildcat is another highlight of the area. The terrain is limestone, shaped by rivers like the Darro and the Fardes, and over time, the water has carved out an entire network of caves and grottos.

  • Information for visits

    The Puerto Lobo visitor centre is located in the recreational area of the same name, with picnic tables and a kiosk bar, about 3 kilometres from the town of Víznar. Several trails in the natural park start from here.