Walking Tour to the Dílar River

The district of Dílar is located in the western slope of the National Park of Sierra Nevada, at 878 meters of altitude and at the shore of the river that takes its name.

Its natural surroundings and its proximity to Granada turn it into an ideal place for the practice of trekking. Its location makes it enjoy one of the most privileged landscaping places of the north-western cornice of the Penibético Massif and with diverse shades. On one hand, the shore of the Dílar River between poplars; on the other hand, fields of olive trees, pines and oaks.

We started from Cumbres Verdes. There is a forest track which leads down to the Dílar river. Continuing the walk one can contemplate a natural riverbank landscape with abundant leafy green vegetation that grows within the shelter of the humidity of the riverbed, which one has to cross on a number of occasions. On this walking tour you can enjoy the fresh water and the beautiful views of los Alayos and the Trevenque. The Trevenque is a sharp mountain with steep sides, belonging to the limestoned Sierra Nevada. Here, half a hundred strange plants live; some of them can only be found round the peak of the mountains. For that reason, this area has great ecologic value.

Thanks to the school and to Paco, our guide! It was a great day!
(Frank, Nicole, Juliane and Barbara)