If you were in Guejar Sierra in April this year - you may have been treated to the unexpected vision of British Prime Minister David Cameron in his holiday shorts! While on holiday Mr Cameron and his wife Samantha walked part of the famous Vereda de Estrella, ate at the Guejar Sierra Maitena restaurant and enjoyed coffee on the terrace of Guejar's Juan Francisco hotel.
Until now the pretty little town of Güejar Sierra, with its cobbled streets and flower draped balconies has been a fairly undiscovered gem - a well kept Spanish secret.
Güejar Sierra is a small mountain town or large village, preserving the traditional mountain architecture of the region at its heart. It is skirted by the crystal clear waters of the River Genil and perched in a dramatic position on the slopes of the Cerro del Calar - with panoramic views of the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains just at the point where they dip their toes into the beautiful Canales reservoir. Guejar is the departure point for the main footpaths of medium and high mountain ascent into the Sierra Nevada, such as the Vereda de la Estrella (path of the star). The surroundings offer the visitor great natural beauty, chestnut forests, old quarries of serpentine and green jasper and the historic remains of the old funicular (built by an eccentric Italian Duke) which used to wind its way up the Sierra Nevada. Two of the attractive old stone tram stops in Maitena and El Charcon have been converted to lovely restaurants on the banks of the Genil, where the fresh, clean waters are delicious for a swim in the summer. The Canales reservoir also offers diverse activities and some nautical sports.
Güejar has a good choice of interesting tapas bars and good restaurants - both within the town itself and in the surrounding area. Many of the restaurants have summer terraces where you can eat and enjoy breathtaking views at the same time and some also have summer pools. Or if you want to visit the beach during your stay, the Costa Tropical is still only 45 minutes away. In winter the Sierra Nevada ski resort is right on the doorstep - less than half an hour away (20 mins when the new link road is finished). The ski resort is also known as "Sol y Nieve" (Sun and Snow) and historically enjoys great Spring snow conditions. While skiing is great in the Sierra Nevada and the views of Africa from the top are spectacular, the resort itself was built relatively recently. Staying in Güejar offers the unique opportunity to sample the diverse skiing of the Sierra Nevada while at the same time enjoying the experience of living in a traditional Spanish village. It is also a great centre for mountain sports, family and adventure activities. This is an ideal base for mountain biking, walks of all levels, ice/rock climbing, canoeing, rafting, paragliding, horse-riding etc. The campsite complex close by offers yet another restaurant with dramatic views, plus a pool, play area, archery and other activities for children. There are also water parks in Granada and Almunecar.
Our Güejar Sierra Properties -
We have a choice of several spacious, luxury properties here. Most have spectacular views of the mountains from all major rooms, plus air conditioning, central heating and dedicated parking. All are within a couple of minutes' stroll from several lovely restaurants and an eccentric little Bodega where one can be assured of a warm welcome from the mustachioed landlord - who is something of a local celebrity!
See some of our accommodation in Guejar Sierra
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