GRANADA · ANDALUSÍA
Granada’s best days out.
The 13 most popular hiking & trekking in Granada. The ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Guided Los Cahorros canyon hike from Granada: suspension bridges, narrow passages, panoramic viewpoints, transfers and snack included.
Most Popular“Julio was a excellent guide and very informative about the area I would definitely recommend him.”
Hike Granada’s Los Cahorros canyon in a small English-speaking group. Learn the ecosystem, cross bridges, and enjoy a fun family route.
“This hike was great. The canyon was beautiful, the river was cool and refreshing on a warm day. The trail was easy for kids, too. It was definitely worth it to see the mountains outside the city. Starting from the olive trees and heading up surrounded by rosemary and lavender, the rocks are beautiful and…”
Granada’s Sierra Nevada hike to 3,000m: cooler air, glacier valleys, waterfalls and wildlife, with transfers and gear included.
“We had an amazing experience! Despite some uncertainty due to weather, Jaime made the trip up the mountain both safe and unforgettable. Though we couldn’t reach the full 3,000 meters due to the snow, the journey was incredible with amazing views at the whole way up. Jaime and his dog Kai create a welcoming atmosphere…”
Snowshoe up Sierra Nevada above 2,500 meters on an easy 4-hour guided hike from Granada. Gear, sticks, and insurance included.
“Our tour of Sierra Nevada under Julio was an incredible experience. Our guide was amazing, The trip was punctual, fun loving , enjoyable and we were blessed with beautiful sunshine on our journey. We had breathtaking views and Julio took great photos as we climbed. The activity was exhilarating and not too difficult. The pace…”
Full-day hike from Granada into Sierra Nevada Biosphere Reserve to Tajos del Campanario, with glacier valleys, war forts, and wildlife views.
“Jaime was a wonderful guide. It’s a fairly challenging hike if you’re not a hiker but definitely doable.”
Afternoon hike from Granada to Mirador de Los Cahorros: river climbs, hanging bridges, and waterfall dips in the Sierra Nevada.
“Loved our guides, beautiful walk and enjoyed our swim in the waterfall. Was also lovely to sit back and allow someone else to coordinate travel. Great value for money.”
Guided trek to Veleta Peak near Granada with winter snowshoes or summer sticks, plus a summit picnic lunch and small-group pace.
“Harry was our guide for the day and he was very friendly. The weather wasn't great so we didn't get to the summit, but we still put on snow shoes and climbed up a good amount. He'd prepared a picnic with delicious food and drink which we had next to the vehicle (we would have…”
Snowshoe through the Sierra Nevada near Granada with bilingual guides, small groups, and an included brunch plus winter viewpoints at Veleta.
“Our guided tour was beyond what we excepted for this price. Harry, a trained mountain rescuer, made us feel very safe all the way from the car ride up on the curvy roads to hiking at the top of the mountains. He knows the area very well. He is running the business with his family…”
A guided 4–5 hour hike from Granada to Los Cahorros de Monachil: river gorge, hanging bridges, Palomas Tunnel, and Sierra Nevada views.
“La guida preparata, precisa, gentile, accogliente. É stata una bella esperienza sicuramente da ripetere.”
Half-day snowshoe hike from Granada to Hoya de la Mora at 2,500m, with Julio as your guide and plenty of mountain views.
“It was nice, but we had not that much snow. And to walk uphill with rackets is quite a challenge. We had very nice instructor though.”
A small-group, easy 8 km hike along the Ruta del Gollizno near Granada, with a relaxed van ride, river views, and a helpful guide.
“Julio was very helpful in arranging an easy pick up point in Granada. We were the only two in the group (April 2022) but Julio is very easy to chat with so a relaxed experience. Our hike was about a 30 minute drive from town and it was lovely to see the countryside and be…”
A small-group hike from Granada along the Velillos River to the Tajos de la Hoz gorge, with bridges, views, cave paintings, and photo stops.
Guided hike from Granada’s outskirts to Llano de la Perdiz for big Alhambra-area views, small group pacing, and the classic Alarife route.
“This was a guided walk that added to our experience of the visit to the Alhambra the previous day. The views of the city from a different perspective were breathtaking. Our guide Julio was knowledgeable and interesting making this a very enjoyable walk.”
The Alhambra and the old town, the Sierra and the villages beyond.
