What better place to observe the solar eclipse on Wednesday the 12th than on top of Sierra Nevada! OK, there are better places, if you don’t mind hiking it up to northern Spain, but nevertheless!
The Solar Eclipse & Perseids
by Martin Myall •
Sierra Nevada
News on Sierra Nevada, the ski resort and other activities
Sierra Nevada Summer Activities
by Louise Powell •
Sierra Nevada began its 2026 summer season on Saturday the 11th, with a free Apache concert in the Plaza de Andalucía, opening its facilities to astronomy, nature, sports, and music events.
Busy Weekend for Rescuers
by Martin Myall •
It doesn’t matter if its mid winter with the Sierra Nevada covered in snow, or the height of summer, the Guardia Civil, mountain rescue service, GREIM, are called out almost every weekend throughout the year.
Sierra Nevada Hike
by Louise Powell •
Almuñécar’s Municipal Sports Department organised a successful hiking day-out to the Sierra Nevada as part of its 2026 Hiking Programme.
Surprise Snowfall
by Vivienne Hughes •
Here we are in May, watching the remaining snow on the south face of the Sierra Nevada slowly disappearing when… it snowed up there again.
Three Rescues in 4 Days
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardía Civil have carried out three rescues starting last weekend, two in the Sierra Nevada and one in Otívar.
Damage from Freezing Rain
by Vivienne Hughes •
Whilst it has been wetWhilst it has been wet on the coast and inland, the weight of the freezing rain on Sierra Nevada had buckled supports on the chair-lift supports. on the coast and inland, the weight of the freezing rain on Sierra Nevada had buckled supports on the ski-lift towers.
Frenchwoman Injured on Sierra Nevada
by Vivienne Hughes •
A young French woman was badly injured after falling in Sierra Nevada against the wall of a building, damaging her face.
Sierra Nevada Avalanche Victim
by Vivienne Hughes •
There were two accidents on Sierra Nevada last weekend, happening almost simultaneously and requiring the assistance of the Guardia Civil Mountain Rescue Team (Greim).
Accumulated Snow Problem
by Hugh MacArthur •
Fire Personnel in the ski village of Pradollano on Sierra Nevada closed down an outside bar terrace because of the instability of the roof eaves.