Very close to
Granada
Granada Capital
Your accommodation in the West allows you to enjoy the city of Granada and return at night to a quiet rural environment: the ideal balance between monumental tourism and rest in nature. Stroll through the Palaces of the Alhambra and the Generalife, get lost in the cobbled streets of the Albaicín, discover authentic flamenco in the caves of Sacromonte or admire the majestic Renaissance Cathedral and the Royal Chapel. As a family, the Science Park offers a planetarium, butterfly garden, and interactive experiences for all ages. As evening falls, tapas in the historic center and views from the San Nicolás viewpoint complete the perfect day before returning to Territorio Poniente.
Tropical Coast
Can you imagine having breakfast with views of ancient olive groves and lunch in front of the Mediterranean? From the West, the Tropical Coast is less than an hour away by car, and there a unique subtropical microclimate awaits you, allowing mangoes, avocados, and custard apples to grow by the sea. The beaches of Almuñécar combine Phoenician and Arab history with modern beach bars, while Salobreña seems suspended on a white rock with its castle crowning impossible streets. In La Herradura, the protected seabed is perfect for beginners in diving, and Marina del Este offers more intimate coves between cliffs.
Sierra Nevada
When snow crowns Mulhacén and Veleta, from the West of Granada you can not only see these 3,000-meter peaks, but also visit them because they are an hour away by car. The Sierra Nevada National Park is a territory of contrasts: the ski resort southernmost in Europe with more than 100 km of slopes where you ski looking at the Mediterranean, and in summer, high mountain trails such as the Vereda de la Estrella or the ascent to the three thousanders between glacial lagoons and unique endemic flowers.
Córdoba
Jaen
Just an hour and a half from the Poniente of Granada (90 km via the A-44 and A-316), Jaén awaits you amidst an endless sea of olive groves. The Renaissance Cathedral, a masterpiece by Andrés de Vandelvira, dominates the city with its monumental façade while housing the Holy Face inside. The Castle of Santa Catalina offers 360-degree panoramic views from its 800 meters height and hosts one of Spain’s most spectacular Paradores. The Arab Baths of the Villardompardo Palace transport you to the 11th century among horseshoe arches. The Ibero Museum displays the warriors of Porcuna, connecting you with princes from 2,500 years ago. Between tapas, you’ll discover why Jaén deserves a stop. And if you have time, Úbeda and Baeza, UNESCO World Heritage sites less than an hour away, showcase the purest Andalusian Renaissance with 16th-century palaces and churches. A perfect getaway from your refuge in Territorio Poniente.
Malaga
Picasso’s hometown has reinvented its identity: from a Mediterranean port to the cultural capital of southern Europe. The Picasso Museum, the Centre Pompidou with its cube of colors and the Thyssen Museum have turned the historic center into an artistic circuit next to the Alcazaba Muslim and the Roman theater of the 1st century. Just 40 minutes from the West of Granada on the A-92M, you can have breakfast in a rural farmhouse and have lunch espetos on the beach. Climb to the Gibralfaro Castle for the best panoramic views or get lost in the Atarazanas Market among stalls of anchovies and vegetables. The renovated area of Muelle Uno invites you to stroll along yachts and terraces, while in El Palo sardine skewers are roasted in boats stranded on the sand. Between the bustle of Calle Larios and the tranquility of the Puerta Oscura Gardens, Málaga offers a thousand different plans.
